Jake & Gino
Jake & Gino is a multifamily real estate education and investment company dedicated to helping investors build long-term wealth through real estate. With 1,800 units and a vertically integrated management team, Jake & Gino offers educational content, mentorship, and training programs to help new and experienced investors scale their portfolios strategically and sustainably.
Gino Barbaro is the co-founder of Jake & Gino and Barbaro 360. Starting with no formal business background, he left the restaurant industry to pursue financial freedom through multifamily real estate. Through strategic acquisitions and strong business frameworks, Gino has built a $350 million portfolio. He is also a published author and life coach, helping entrepreneurs reshape their money mindset and scale businesses with purpose.
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$24 Million in Rents
What’s the current size and structure of Jake & Gino’s real estate portfolio?
1,800 units owned with $350 million in assets and a vertically integrated team of 90+ full-time members.
What mindset shift helped you grow from your first deal to hundreds of units?
Understanding money as a tool, not a goal, and focusing on long-term investment strategies.
Why did you choose vertical integration instead of third-party management?
Vertical integration allows more control, higher profitability, and a stronger operational foundation.
How important is understanding your “money persona” before investing?
It’s critical—you need to know your relationship with money to make empowered, long-term investment decisions.
What’s your outlook on the multifamily real estate market heading into 2025?
It’s a buyer’s market with massive opportunity as trillions in commercial debt come due.
What’s the current size and structure of Jake & Gino’s real estate portfolio?
What mindset shift helped you grow from your first deal to hundreds of units?
Why did you choose vertical integration instead of third-party management?
How important is understanding your “money persona” before investing?
What’s your outlook on the multifamily real estate market heading into 2025?
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Jake & Gino Overview
- Annual Revenue: $24 Million in Rents
- Employees: 90
- Founded: 2013
- 1,800 multifamily units currently owned and $350 million in assets under management
Jake & Gino Podcast Highlights
✅ Real estate success stems from creating long-term systems, not chasing quick wins or syndication trends
✅ Vertical integration enables profit-per-unit optimization and complete control over property operations
✅ Understanding your money mindset and investing goals is crucial before scaling into multifamily real estate
Episode Summary
In this episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, breaks down how he scaled his multifamily real estate portfolio from a single 25-unit property to 1,800 units and $350 million in assets under management. Gino emphasizes the power of vertical integration over rapid syndication, choosing to retain full control over property operations for better profitability and stability. He discusses the compounding effects of long-term strategy, mentorship, and smart capital deployment across real estate ventures.
Gino also explores the foundational mindset needed for financial success. He shares how transforming his relationship with money—from scarcity to stewardship—allowed him to grow as both an entrepreneur and investor. By emphasizing the importance of understanding your money persona and embracing smart leverage, Gino provides a practical playbook for any aspiring multifamily investor. This episode is a masterclass on investing frameworks, team building, and staying committed to long-term growth in real estate.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:14 Company Stats
00:56 Building a Real Estate Empire
01:41 The Journey to Success: Early Challenges
03:57 Understanding Money and Mindset
08:06 Leveraging Debt and Market Insights
11:47 Connect with Co-founder of Jake & Gino
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