The multifamily real estate market is in transition, and investors need clarity. In this episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, shares the state of the multifamily market and what CEOs and investors must watch closely—from rising interest rates to unreliable economic data shaping Fed policy.

You’ll discover practical strategies for navigating debt, working with lenders, and positioning yourself for future opportunities. Gino also highlights lessons from Argentina’s reforms, the impact of AI on bureaucracy, and why today’s decisions set the stage for tomorrow’s passive income.

• Why government job numbers and Fed decisions can’t always be trusted
  
   
• How interest rate policy has impacted multifamily investors and syndicators
  
   
• The risks of short-term financing and negative leverage in real estate
  
   
• Insights from community banks and credit unions on today’s lending climate
  
   
• Global economic lessons from Argentina’s reforms and inflation control
  
   
• Practical steps for connecting with brokers, lenders, and investors now
  
   
• How to prepare for the next wave of deal flow and refinance opportunities
  
   

 Email: [email protected]
Free Book Request: [email protected]
Website: https://jakeandgino.com

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

Real estate investing has long been seen as a path to passive income and financial freedom, but for many investors, property management headaches hold them back. In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Shaked, CEO of Home365, a leading proptech company revolutionizing the way investors manage properties.

Daniel reveals why traditional property management is broken—and how technology, automation, and data-driven underwriting are creating a predictable, scalable way to build long-term wealth. We cover the #1 mistake real estate investors make, why property managers struggle to stay profitable, and how automation can protect your cash flow by eliminating volatility in repairs, vacancies, and delinquencies.

📩 Connect with Daniel Shaked:

• Email: [email protected]
  
   
• Website: home365.co
  
   
• LinkedIn: Daniel Shaked

• 00:00:02 - Introduction  
• 00:06:39 - How regulations stifle real estate innovation  
• 00:13:38 - The two pillars of Home365’s disruptive model  
• 00:17:01 - Making real estate truly passive for investors  
• 00:29:40 - Using AI and automation to solve maintenance challenges  
• 00:38:53 - Transparency, trust, and investor relationships  
• 00:49:55 - Lessons from scaling across multiple states  
• 00:56:03 - Gino Wraps it Up

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

In this episode of Jake & Gino’s How-To series, Gino Barbaro breaks down positive leverage in real estate and how to thrive in today’s high-interest rate environment. With borrowing costs at 6–7% and cap rates often compressed, many investors are struggling to make deals pencil. Gino shares practical steps to find and structure deals that still produce strong returns without relying on unrealistic rent growth projections.

You’ll learn why buying on actuals, focusing on yield on cost, and avoiding risky assumptions are essential in 2025’s market. Gino also discusses how to navigate tertiary markets, what to watch for with older assets, and why debt structure can make or break your deal.

If you’re serious about real estate investing, understanding positive leverage is a must—especially if you plan to refinance, reposition, or scale your portfolio in the next few years.

Key topics include:

• Why cap rate vs. interest rate matters
  
   
• Using yield on cost to find value-add opportunities
  
   
• Avoiding common mistakes in a high-rate cycle
  
   
• Positioning for a refinance boom
  
   

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who wants to protect their family, avoid costly legal battles, and pass on assets with peace of mind. In this Jake & Gino episode, we sit down with Zach Tsakiris, founder of FastWill, a revolutionary platform making estate planning fast, affordable, and accessible from home.

We cover why 70% of Americans don’t have an estate plan, the hidden risks of letting the state decide for you, and how technology is disrupting the traditional (and expensive) attorney model. Zach breaks down the difference between a will and a trust, why a revocable living trust can save your loved ones from probate headaches, and how life events like marriage, having kids, or buying a home should trigger an update to your plan.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating outdated documents, this conversation gives you the tools to take control of your legacy—without the intimidation or high costs of the old way.

Protect your assets. Protect your family. Start your estate plan today.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:06:17 - Common estate planning mistakes to avoid

00:14:04 - How FastWill disrupts the attorney model

00:18:36 - When to start your will & trust (life events that matter)

00:20:56 - Updating existing documents with FastWill

00:28:43 - How long it really takes to complete your estate plan

00:30:54 - Ideal age to start estate planning

00:32:50 - Gino Wraps it Up 

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

How do you build real, lasting generational wealth—and should you? In this week’s How-To, Gino Barbaro (Jake & Gino co-founder) dives deep into the truth about creating generational wealth through multifamily real estate. But he doesn’t stop there. Gino explores why teaching legacy skills—not just handing down properties—is the key to sustaining wealth across generations.

You’ll learn actionable strategies for scaling your real estate portfolio, planning your exit strategy, utilizing seller financing, creating trusts, and—most importantly—passing on values, not just assets. Whether you’re just starting out or have a large portfolio, this episode will challenge your thinking about wealth, legacy, and impact.

Want a FREE copy of Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy? Email Gino at [email protected]

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

What’s the secret behind building long-term wealth, creating a legacy, and thinking like a billionaire? In this powerful episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, Gino sits down with Richard C. Wilson, founder of Family Office Club and Billionaires.com, to unpack the strategies, mindset, and structure behind the ultra-wealthy's most powerful wealth-building tool: the family office.

Whether you're just starting out or already investing in real estate or businesses, this episode will show you how to think holistically, establish core values, and build a legacy plan that scales with you. Richard shares personal stories, insights from interviewing over 40 billionaires (including Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, and Tim Draper), and how proximity to the right people transforms your financial future.

We dive deep into wealth allocation, parenting with purpose, the power of extreme focus, and why creating a family office is no longer just for billionaires. Learn how to structure your assets, who to include on your team, and why investing in yourself is the most powerful move you can make.

Want to take the next step toward financial freedom and legacy wealth? Watch now and learn how to start your own family office—even if you're not ultra-rich… yet.

• 00:00:00 - Introduction to Happy Money and Family Offices  
• 00:01:53 - Building Your Family Office Team  
• 00:02:48 - The Family Office Model Explained  
• 00:05:49 - Common Mistakes in Starting a Family Office  
• 00:07:44 - The Power of Proximity and Relationships  
• 00:11:11 - Purpose Over Money  
• 00:15:28 - Understanding Wealth and Family Dynamics  
• 00:28:42 - Common-Sense Wealth Principles  
• 00:32:40 - The Game of Wealth Creation  
• 00:35:43 - Misconceptions About Billionaires
• 00:41:33 - Richard’s Final Takeaways & Where to Find Him  

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

In this episode of the Jake and Gino "How-To" series, Gino Barbaro uncovers the real reasons why even experienced investors fail to get across the finish line. From lacking a clear acquisition strategy to carrying limiting beliefs about money, Gino walks you through the mindset, systems, and relationships necessary to succeed—especially in today’s evolving market.

Whether you're just getting started or stuck trying to scale, this episode delivers tactical advice and deep mindset shifts that will help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why having no process or buy criteria keeps you stuck
  
   
• How “I’m-a do it all” thinking leads to burnout and slow progress
  
   
• What to focus on during tight market cycles
  
   
• How your subconscious money beliefs are sabotaging your success
  
   
• The importance of community, accountability, and delegation
  
   

Want to explore your own money story?
Schedule a strategy session with Gino: https://barbaro360.com

Subscribe to the channel for more How-To episodes on multifamily investing, mindset, and financial freedom!

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we sit down with Mark Khuri, co-founder of SMK Capital Management, to explore his incredible 20-year journey in real estate investing. From house-hacking and flipping foreclosures in the 2000s to managing a diversified real estate investment fund, Mark shares actionable insights for both active and passive investors.

He walks us through how he transitioned from operator to capital manager, why he fell in love with mobile home parks and self-storage, and how LP investing helped him build long-term wealth. The conversation digs deep into sponsor vetting, market shifts, recession-resistant strategies, and the hidden benefits of syndication.

Whether you're an investor trying to scale or just curious about diversifying your portfolio, this episode offers a front-row seat into how a seasoned pro thinks about risk, returns, and long-term planning.

What You’ll Learn:

• The mindset shift from owning 60+ properties to capital management
• How to vet sponsors and structure LP investments
• Why mobile home parks, self-storage, and retail are in Mark's sweet spot
• How to create passive income with a self-directed IRA
• The evolving state of the multifamily market and deal flow in 2025
   

Want to invest with Mark?
Visit: https://www.smkcap.com
Email: [email protected]

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background  

00:03:03 - Mark's Journey from Finance to Real Estate  

00:06:55 - Transitioning Business Models in Real Estate  

00:08:38 - Investing as a Limited Partner  

00:11:07 - Vetting Sponsors and Deals  

00:14:15 - Current Investment Strategies and Deal Flow  

00:22:06 - Team Dynamics in Real Estate Investment  

00:28:00 - The Impact of Market Changes on Leasing  

00:34:09 - Investment Strategies and Market Insights  

00:44:13 - Future Trends in Affordable Housing 

00:47:10 - Gino Wraps it Up

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

Is the multifamily market heading for trouble? In this How-To episode, Gino Barbaro (co-founder of Jake & Gino) dives into the rising delinquency rates reported by Freddie Mac and unpacks the reasons behind this multifamily shakeup. From floating rate debt to tenant affordability and operating cost pressures, Gino explores how we got here and what investors can do now to survive—and thrive—through the downturn.

Download your FREE copy of Wheelbarrow Profits:
Email Gino directly at [email protected] to get your free PDF.

Visit https://wheelbarrowprofits.com to schedule a call and learn how the 3-step framework can work for you.

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/

In this episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, we're joined by Profit First author and serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz—the mind behind Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and The Money Habit. Mike reveals why traditional financial thinking keeps most businesses broke, and how to flip the script with his game-changing Profit First framework.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “Revenue - Expenses = Profit” is broken
• How to reverse engineer profit with real estate
• The behavioral psychology behind business finances
  Why diversification may be hurting your business
  When and how to sell your company the right way
  Why now is the best time to buy small businesses
   

Visit https://www.MikeMotorbike.com for Mike’s books and resources.

Subscribe for more insights on real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building.

00:00:00 - Introduction  

00:01:33 - What Profit First Really Means  

00:04:01 - Profit Per Unit (PPU) Explained  

00:10:36 - Scaling vs. Growing: What’s the Difference?  

00:13:43 - When to Sell (and NOT Sell) Your Business  

00:15:09 - The Power of a 4-Week Vacation for System Testing  

00:21:49 - Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy Small Businesses  

00:27:36 - Gino Wraps it Up 

We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/