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

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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/

What can real estate investors learn from Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal? In this solo episode of the Jake & Gino How-To Podcast, Gino Barbaro breaks down Trump’s classic deal-making framework and shows how it directly applies to successful multifamily investing.

Whether you love Trump or not, his negotiation principles have helped real estate moguls and business owners across the globe. Tune in to see how they can transform your multifamily game.

Get your FREE book: Email Gino at [email protected] to receive a free PDF copy of Happy Money, Happy Family, Happy Legacy.

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 eye-opening episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, Gino flies solo to interview Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples, cashflow expert, and former financial advisor turned passive income evangelist. Together, they pull back the curtain on the real problems with traditional retirement planning—and how most people have been brainwashed into believing the 401(k) is their only path to freedom.

Chris reveals how he escaped the rat race at just 28 years old by ditching accumulation and embracing cash flow-focused investing. He shares why the FIRE movement gets it wrong, how financial advisors are incentivized to sell—not serve—and why real estate, hard money lending, and infinite banking may offer far better alternatives.

Whether you're tired of the "set it and forget it" retirement advice or you're simply looking to build wealth that works now, this episode delivers practical insights and controversial truths.

Connect with Chris Miles:
https://www.moneyripples.com
Listen to the Money Ripples Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Topics Discussed:

• Why the 401(k) was never meant for the average person
  
   
• The myth of the 4% rule (and why it's actually 2-3%)
  
   
• What most millionaires still worry about in retirement
  
   
• How to escape the saver-scarcity mindset
  
   
• The problem with the FIRE movement and mutual funds
  
   
• Cash flow investing vs. equity-focused investing
  
   
• Building your financial network and foundation
  
   
• Why Chris prefers whole life insurance, real estate, and lending
  
   

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00:00:00 - Introduction  

00:06:04 - Why Traditional Retirement Advice Failed Chris' Dad  

00:07:28 - The Myth of the 4% Rule and FIRE Movement Critique  

00:12:28 - Are You Living in Financial Fear? Emotional Ties to Money  

00:18:23 - Breaking Intergenerational Money Patterns  

00:25:30 - The System Is Broken. Follow the Money  

00:30:55 - How to Build a Real Financial Foundation  

00:37:20 - The Best Vehicles for Wealth Building in 2025  

00:40:47 - Why Equity Is Great, But Cash Flow Is King  

00:43:23 - Raw Land, Oil & Gas, and Other Income-Producing Vehicles  

00:47:40 - Connect with Chris Miles  

00:48:13 - 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 the Jake & Gino How-To series, Gino Barbaro dives deep into the critical difference between growth and scaling—and why understanding this difference can make or break your multifamily investing journey.

Discover:

• How "Profit Per Unit" (PPU) became a more valuable KPI than total doors
  
   
• Why revenue is vanity, profit margin is sanity, and cash is king
  
   
• What tools and systems (like EOS and Scaling Up) helped streamline operations
  
   
• The cadence of accountability: daily huddles, weekly L10s, quarterly priorities
  
   
• Why understanding your values is essential to scaling with purpose
  
   

Whether you're managing 10 units or aiming for 1,000+, this episode delivers tangible strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to grow smarter — not just bigger.

Want to learn more about implementing these systems? Visit https://www.wheelbarrowprofits.com or email Gino directly at [email protected] for a FREE copy of their book or the Cadence of Accountability Doc.

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 Nick Maggiulli — creator of Dollars and Data and bestselling author of Just Keep Buying and Just Keep Mining. Nick breaks down his new book and signature "Wealth Ladder" framework — a six-level approach to building wealth based on net worth and financial behaviors.

We discuss how your income, mindset, and investment strategy must evolve as you move up the ladder. Whether you’re just starting out with less than $10K or strategizing how to break into the $10M+ wealth bracket, this conversation will help you identify where you are, what’s holding you back, and what to do next.

You’ll also hear about:

• The dangers of ego-driven spending (looking at you, $800 car payments)
  
   
• Why most people get stuck at levels 1 and 2
  
   
• Why increasing income is more powerful than cutting spending
  
   
• Why saving, investing, and possibly starting a business are keys to long-term wealth
  
   

Grab Nick’s new book Just Keep Mining and visit: https://ofdollarsanddata.com

Connect with Nick:
Twitter: @dollarsanddata
Website: https://ofdollarsanddata.com

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00:00:00 - Introduction  

00:03:02 - What is the Wealth Ladder? The 6 Levels Explained  

00:10:47 - What Assets Dominate Each Level of Wealth?  

00:14:04 - Wealth Disparities & Home Ownership Data  

00:14:55 - The Matsushita Story: Wealth Evolution Through Strategy Shifts  

00:16:54 - Why Most People Never Reach Level 5 or 6  

00:19:39 - How Income and Mindset Shape Your Net Worth  

00:23:56 - Wealth as a Scorecard & Source of Purpose  

00:29:31 - Key Behaviors and Strategies for Leveling Up  

00:32:50 - When to Start a Business or Stay in Your Lane  

00:34:45 - Best Investing Advice: Just Keep Buying  

00:36:42 - Book Recommendations  

00:37:32 - 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 how-to video, Gino Barbaro—co-founder of Jake & Gino and Barbaro360—dives deep into how to perform a rental comp analysis in multifamily real estate. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned investor, understanding how to comp rents properly is crucial for accurate underwriting, valuation, and deal evaluation.

Learn what metrics matter most when running rent comps, how to leverage AI tools for efficiency, and how to avoid rookie mistakes that can cost you money. From vintage and unit size to location and median income—this guide breaks down everything you need to know to confidently analyze rental income potential in any market.

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 https://jakeandgino.com

Book a Call: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/

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/