Breaking into luxury real estate might seem out of reach, but in this episode Samuel Haack breaks down a clear path to get started from scratch.

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In this episode, we break down exactly what you should do if you’re starting with little to no capital and want to enter the high-end real estate space.

• The reality of starting in real estate with no money or connections
• Why luxury real estate is still accessible if approached the right way
• The first steps to take at 22 (or any age) to break into the industry
• Building credibility and positioning yourself in a high-end market
• Leveraging relationships and networking to accelerate growth
• The importance of consistency and long-term thinking
• Common mistakes beginners make when trying to enter luxury real estate
• How to stand out in a competitive market
• Mindset shifts required to operate at a higher level
• Practical advice to start taking action immediately

Time stamps

00:00 Introduction
02:00 Starting from zero in real estate
06:30 Why luxury real estate
11:20 First steps to break in
18:00 Building credibility
25:10 Networking and relationships
33:40 Mistakes to avoid
41:00 Standing out in the market
48:00 Final advice

Guest Bio

The Samuel is a real estate professional specializing in the luxury market, known for helping new and aspiring agents understand how to break into high-end real estate without traditional advantages. Through strategic positioning, networking, and consistent execution, they have built a strong presence in a competitive space.

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From running a restaurant to building a massive real estate portfolio, Gino Barbaro shares what it really takes to scale.

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In this episode, we break down how Gino scaled to nearly 2,000 multifamily units through partnerships, systems, and long-term thinking.

Show notes

• Transition from the restaurant (pizza) business into real estate

• Early struggles and lessons from first deals

• How Gino scaled from small properties to large multifamily

• The importance of mentorship and community

• Building systems to manage a large portfolio

• Raising capital and creating investor trust

• Mistakes made and how they shaped long-term success

• Why mindset matters more than strategy

• Creating financial freedom through multifamily investing

• Advice for investors looking to scale

Time stamps

02:10 Background in the restaurant business

06:45 Entry into real estate

12:30 First deals and early lessons

18:20 Scaling into multifamily

25:40 Partnerships and capital raising

33:10 Systems and operations

40:30 Lessons learned

47:00 Advice for investors

Guest Bio

Gino Barbaro is a multifamily investor, entrepreneur, and educator who has built a portfolio of over 2,000 units and hundreds of millions in assets. He transitioned from owning a restaurant for over 20 years into real estate and is now a co-founder of one of the leading multifamily education communities.

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Jacqueline Torres shares the bold story of how she took a massive risk by putting $30,000 on credit cards to pursue her first real estate opportunity. If you’re enjoying conversations like this, join the Launch REI Newsletter at https://newsletter.launchrei.co/ for weekly insights on real estate investing, capital raising, and building wealth through strategic partnerships.

In this episode, we break down the mindset, resilience, and unconventional path Jacqueline took to transition from nursing into real estate investing and development.

In this episode, we break down

• How Jacqueline grew up in a first-generation immigrant household with strong financial discipline
• Why she decided to leave the traditional career path and pursue real estate
• The risky decision to put $30,000 on credit cards to fund her first opportunity
• How that first deal ultimately resulted in a $100K payday
• Lessons learned from taking calculated risks early in an investing career
• The role of resilience and persistence in navigating financial setbacks
• Why community and mentorship are critical for new investors
• How Jacqueline transitioned from small deals into larger real estate opportunities
• The mindset required to move from employee thinking to investor thinking
• Advice for new investors who feel stuck or afraid to take the first step

Time stamps

00:00 Introduction to Jacqueline Torres
01:30 Growing up in a first-generation immigrant household
05:00 Career path in nursing and early financial mindset
09:20 Discovering real estate investing
14:10 The $30K credit card risk
20:40 Her first big deal and making $100K
27:30 Lessons learned from early mistakes
34:00 Finding mentorship and community
41:20 Transitioning toward larger real estate opportunities
48:10 Advice for new investors

Guest Bio

Jacqueline Torres is a real estate investor and developer who transitioned from a career in nursing into the world of real estate. Growing up in a first-generation immigrant household with a single mother, Jacqueline developed a strong work ethic and strong financial discipline early in life. Through persistence and calculated risk-taking, she broke into real estate investing, completing profitable deals and working toward larger development opportunities.

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