
Data-Driven Deals: How AI is Changing Real Estate Investing | Jake & Gino Podcast
01/20/25 • 40 min
In this episode, we dive into the power of data in real estate with Marc Rutzen, CEO and Co-Founder of Hello Data. From his early days in real estate brokerage to building and selling a multifamily analytics startup to Walker & Dunlop, Marc shares how data, AI, and predictive analytics are transforming how investors underwrite, analyze, and scale multifamily properties.
Want to know how AI can help you underwrite deals faster, optimize rents, and make more informed investment decisions? This conversation covers everything from revenue management lawsuits to the future of data-driven real estate investing.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How AI and machine learning are transforming real estate underwriting
- The biggest challenges in real estate data accuracy and how to fix them
- The impact of the RealPage revenue management lawsuit on multifamily
- How Marc built and sold his first startup, Enodo, to Walker & Dunlop
- The power of data in investment decisions and predicting market trends
- What's next for Hello Data and how it's helping investors gain an edge
Guest Information
Marc Rutzen – CEO & Co-Founder, Hello Data
Website: Hello Data
Host Information
Jake & Gino – Multifamily Investing Experts
Website: Jake & Gino
Instagram: @jakeandgino
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate insights.
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, we dive into the power of data in real estate with Marc Rutzen, CEO and Co-Founder of Hello Data. From his early days in real estate brokerage to building and selling a multifamily analytics startup to Walker & Dunlop, Marc shares how data, AI, and predictive analytics are transforming how investors underwrite, analyze, and scale multifamily properties.
Want to know how AI can help you underwrite deals faster, optimize rents, and make more informed investment decisions? This conversation covers everything from revenue management lawsuits to the future of data-driven real estate investing.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How AI and machine learning are transforming real estate underwriting
- The biggest challenges in real estate data accuracy and how to fix them
- The impact of the RealPage revenue management lawsuit on multifamily
- How Marc built and sold his first startup, Enodo, to Walker & Dunlop
- The power of data in investment decisions and predicting market trends
- What's next for Hello Data and how it's helping investors gain an edge
Guest Information
Marc Rutzen – CEO & Co-Founder, Hello Data
Website: Hello Data
Host Information
Jake & Gino – Multifamily Investing Experts
Website: Jake & Gino
Instagram: @jakeandgino
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate insights.
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/
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In this episode of Movers and Shakers, Gino Barbaro sits down with Jason Hsieh, an aerospace engineer turned real estate investor, who transitioned from working on rockets and electric aircraft to building a thriving portfolio in multifamily real estate.
After unintentionally house hacking, Jason started investing out-of-state in 2020, and today, he partners with experienced operators in Cincinnati, focusing on acquisitions and asset management.
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- What lessons did he learn from his W2 career that apply to real estate?
- Why does he prioritize networking over everything else in real estate?
- How did he raise capital and transition into syndication?
If you’re looking to scale your real estate portfolio, make the shift from a W2 career to full-time investing, or just want to hear an inspirational investing journey, this episode is for you.
Connect with Jason Hsieh
Email: [email protected]
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - Transitioning from Aerospace to Real Estate
05:48 - The Importance of Networking in Real Estate
08:40 - Key Factors in Selecting a Multifamily Market
10:07 - Understanding the Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right Framework
14:04 - Raising Capital and Syndication Strategies
18:55 - Overcoming Challenges and Scaling in Real Estate
24:41 - Jason’s Future Goals and Long-Term Vision
27:09 - 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/
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Flipping Boredom into Billions: Jim Manning’s Real Estate Journey | Jake & Gino Podcast
Real estate investing isn't just about flipping houses—it’s about flipping lives. In this episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Jim Manning, CEO and Co-Founder of Three Doors and host of the Passive Wealth Show, to uncover his journey from corporate burnout to financial freedom.
Jim’s mission is more than just making money; it's about creating homeownership opportunities and building a lasting impact while scaling a multi-million dollar real estate business.
In this episode, we dive into:
- How Jim transitioned from reinsurance to real estate
- Flipping 3,500+ properties and managing a $50M portfolio
- Using private capital to scale a real estate empire
- The importance of mission-driven investing for long-term wealth
- Balancing impact and profit in real estate
Follow Our Guest: Jim Manning
- Website: PassiveWealthShow.com
Connect with Jake & Gino:
- Website: https://jakeandgino.com
- Instagram: @jakeandgino
- YouTube: @jakeandgino
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:39 - How Jim Started in Real Estate & First Deals
02:54 - Transition from Corporate America to Real Estate
08:59 - Why Homeownership Matters for Society
23:11 - The Value of Collaboration in Real Estate
26:51 - How Jim Attracted High-Net-Worth Investors
34:35 - Lessons on Wealth, Happiness & Giving Back
44:24 - 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/
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