How to Crush Real Estate at 30: Lessons from a Cleveland Powerhouse | Movers and Shakers Podcast
Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing EntrepreneursJanuary 03, 2025
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How to Crush Real Estate at 30: Lessons from a Cleveland Powerhouse | Movers and Shakers Podcast

In this episode, Gino Barbaro sits down with Michael Orlando, a real estate powerhouse who’s gone from his first multifamily deal at 26 to a portfolio of 300+ apartment units and single-family homes—all while navigating the dynamic real estate market. Michael shares insights from his journey, the lessons he’s learned, and the mindset that has driven his success.

Topics Covered:

  • How Michael started his real estate journey with a 22-unit apartment deal at 26.
  • The importance of buying right, managing right, and financing right.
  • Transitioning from syndications to single-family rentals with the 2% rule.
  • Leveraging a real estate brokerage for cash flow and market expertise.
  • Balancing risk, rewards, and evolving market strategies.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:13 - Taking the Leap from Corporate to Multifamily Investing

02:41 - Michael’s First 22-Unit Deal: Off-Market Strategies and Lessons Learned

04:29 - [No Description Provided]

07:10 - How Michael Transitioned into a Real Estate Brokerage

08:44 - Cold Calling, Grinding, and Building a Real Estate Business

15:53 - Adapting Strategies During Competitive Market Cycles

26:13 - Mistakes to Avoid When Starting in Real Estate

33:41 - Gino Wraps it Up

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