Looking to dive into real estate investing and level up your financial game?

You’re in the right place! Gino Barbaro, a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the thriving Jake & Gino community. Gino’s journey from restaurant owner to managing over 2,200 multifamily units with $350,000,000 in assets under management is nothing short of inspiring. 🎙️

Gino shares the valuable lessons he’s learned throughout his impressive career, from the importance of avoiding bridge debt to the power of joint ventures versus syndication. He emphasizes how education, mentorship, and mindset are the real keys to success in the world of multifamily real estate. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, Gino’s wisdom on navigating market trends and building strong investor relationships will leave you ready to take action.

Tune in to hear how the Jake & Gino community has helped their students close over 83,000 units with $5 billion in deal volume, and learn why Gino believes in the "Small Giants" philosophy. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into what it takes to succeed in the multifamily space!

Episode Topics

[01:23] Meet our guest, Gino Barbaro
[05:06] Challenges and Lessons in Early Real Estate Deals
[15:01] Current Real Estate Market and Opportunities
[21:01] Embracing the Small Giants Philosophy
[23:30] The Reality of Syndication and Market Cycles
[27:38] Advice for Real Estate Investors
[32:31] What is one red flag every investor should look out for?
[33:17] What is a myth about the real estate business?
[37:13] Connecting with Gino

Notable Quotes

• "If I want to learn business, you can either learn on the street or you can learn in the classroom. The street ain't going too good for me." - Gino Barbaro
• "Brokers are the gatekeepers, especially multifamily... They had deal flow, but nobody was buying." - Gino Barbaro
• "These lessons are too expensive. That money may be better spent in shortening my learning curve through coaching mentoring." - Tim Little
• "Action times implementation is key. Learning without implementing leaves you stuck." - Gino Barbaro
• "Deal sourcing and fund sourcing should be daily activities for every real estate investor." - Tim Little
• "Syndication isn’t always the answer; sometimes a higher percentage of ownership in long-term deals makes more sense." - Tim Little

👉Connect with Gino Barbaro

• LinkedIn: Gino Barbaro
• Website: Jake and Gino
• Email: hello@jakeandgino.com
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👉 Connect with Tim

• Linkedin: Tim Little
• Instagram: @tim_at_zana
• Email: tim@zanainvestments.com
• Visit www.ZANAinvestments.com for more info on Tim and how you can passively invest in multifamily real estate
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