Jason Hartman talks with Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, about his investing journey to over 1,000 units owned. Gino and Jason discuss the ways you can increase the revenue of your multi-family units while reducing vacancy. Gino exited the rate race in March 2016 and wants to help as many people as he can to never go back.
Key Takeaways:
[1:56] Gino’s investing journey
[4:45] How hard is managing your properties
[8:49] It’s harder to increase the income from a single family home as opposed to a commercial property
[13:58] How Gino has increased revenues on his apartment complexes
[19:45] An explanation of Surety Bonds
[22:41] Offering storage facilities at your property can help retain tenants
[24:43] Pet rent needs to become standard practice
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