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Whether you own a single property or 1,000 units, systematizing your business is the key to growth. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro, a real estate partnership that’s scaled to 674 units in just the past three years. In this explosive interview, Jake and Gino share their story of building a sizable portfolio using a variety of creative methods. You’ll learn about the “hard lumps” they took on their first deal, the mindset changes they needed to take to transform their business, how they financed a 200+ unit apartment for no cash down, and a lot more. This incredible show will not only change your business -- it might just change the way you look at life.
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In This Episode We Cover:
How RadioShack changed Jake’s life
How Gino was investing for several years before they met each other
Why they chose multifamily over single family
How Gino and Jake got into a partnership
The importance of giving a good customer service experience
The story behind their very first deal
Thoughts on knocking on doors
Why you should manage yourself in the beginning
The importance of a good elevator pitch
How to create systems
A discussion on mom and pop landlords
How to nail down the right rental rates
Why they like to read books and give back via life coaching
What you should know about cost segregation
How many hours they work
What’s next for these two
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
LoopNet
BP Podcast 170: The Journey From Flipping Houses to Owning 1,470 Units with Andrew Cushman
YapStone
RentPayment
Rentometer
Craigslist
Audible
Gino's Trattoria
Books Mentioned in this Show
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Investing in Fixer-Uppers by Jay DeCima
The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller
Traction by Gino Wickman
Wheelbarrow Profits by Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
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