Virtual Teams in Real Estate: The VPM Solutions Success Story | Jake & Gino Podcast

02/17/25 • 48 min

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs

Welcome back to the Jake & Gino Podcast! In this episode, we talk with Pete Neubig, co-founder and CEO of VPM Solutions, about his entrepreneurial journey through real estate, property management, and the virtual workforce.

Pete shares how he went from IT professional to real estate investor to scaling a property management company with nearly 1,000 single-family homes. Now, with VPM Solutions, Pete is helping real estate professionals optimize their operations with highly-skilled virtual assistants worldwide.

If you want to know how to build a successful property management business, avoid costly mistakes, and leverage virtual teams effectively, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

How Pete transitioned from corporate IT to real estate success
Lessons from signing a $1.2M loan personally—and the fallout
How to scale a property management business efficiently
Common mistakes investors make when scaling operations
Why virtual team members are a game-changer for property managers

Guest: Pete Neubig, CEO of VPM Solutions
Learn More: vpmsolutions.com

About Us:
The Jake & Gino Podcast brings you expert insights into real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Tune in for candid conversations, industry secrets, and actionable advice.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

03:31 - The First Apartment Deal: Signing a $1.2M Loan

16:03 - Founding VPM Solutions and the Management Challenge

18:15 - Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right Framework

19:57 - How Property Management Challenges Led to VPM

24:34 - The Decision to Sell: A Shift in Vision

28:47 - VPM Solutions: Addressing Property Management Needs

33:38 - How VPM Solutions Works and What Makes It Unique

38:05 - What is a Maintenance Coordinator?

44:21 - How to Connect with Pete Neubig and Get Started

44:52 - Gino Wraps it Up

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If you want to know how to build a successful property management business, avoid costly mistakes, and leverage virtual teams effectively, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

How Pete transitioned from corporate IT to real estate success
Lessons from signing a $1.2M loan personally—and the fallout
How to scale a property management business efficiently
Common mistakes investors make when scaling operations
Why virtual team members are a game-changer for property managers

Guest: Pete Neubig, CEO of VPM Solutions
Learn More: vpmsolutions.com

Learn More About Us: jakeandgino.com

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

03:31 - The First Apartment Deal: Signing a $1.2M Loan

16:03 - Founding VPM Solutions and the Management Challenge

18:15 - Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right Framework

19:57 - How Property Management Challenges Led to VPM

24:34 - The Decision to Sell: A Shift in Vision

28:47 - VPM Solutions: Addressing Property Management Needs

33:38 - How VPM Solutions Works and What Makes It Unique

38:05 - What is a Maintenance Coordinator?

44:21 - How to Connect with Pete Neubig and Get Started

44:52 - Gino Wraps it Up

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