Leo Young of Cornell Communities interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Leo Young of Cornell Communities interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Leo Young of Cornell Communities.  www.cornellcommunities.com    Leo Young is the Founder & Managing Partner of Cornell Communities, a private equity real estate firm revitalizing manufactured housing communities across eight states. With more than $75M in real estate transactions, institutional private equity experience, and hands-on operational leadership, he expands access to affordable housing while generating disciplined, risk-managed returns for accredited investors.

Gino Barbaro Jake & Gino Barbaro360 interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan Host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Gino Barbaro of Jake & Gino Barbaro 360. As a multifamily investor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Jake & Gino, Gino brings a hands-on perspective built from actively acquiring, managing, and scaling multifamily assets through changing market cycles and interest rate environments. He values conversations that go beyond theory and provide listeners with actionable lessons from real-world experience. Your audience of commercial real estate professionals, investors, and operators would benefit from discussions around portfolio scaling, operational challenges, value-add execution, investor mindset, and long-term business growth within multifamily real estate. Gino also enjoys sharing lessons learned from building businesses, educating investors, and helping others create sustainable wealth and legacy through disciplined real estate investing. Over the years, I’ve been directly involved in acquiring, managing, and scaling a substantial multifamily portfolio, focusing on value-add strategies and operational efficiency. Alongside my investing career, I’ve helped educate thousands of students and investors through the Jake & Gino platform, where we teach practical, real-world principles of buying and operating multifamily real estate. I’m also a Certified Money Coach®, and I’m passionate about helping people develop not just better investing skills, but also a healthier relationship with money and long-term wealth building. My work is centered around bridging the gap between strategy and execution in real estate investing, especially for small to mid-sized operators looking to scale effectively.

Benjamin Stef of Nexa Lending interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan Host of the NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast interviews Benjamin Stef of Nexa Lending.  www.fundingfreedom.net     Ben talks about really unique, high-leverage loan programs that most investors don't know about that can help them scale faster.  We've been able to scale our mortgage business to multiple six figures in less than 6 months all while keeping margins low in order to benefit the investors and their pockets. At this point I've been invited to many other podcasts and speaking engagements sharing the knowledge my team and I have. Because we work with so many real estate investors at a high level across the country, we get to see a lot of strategies that work and a lot of strategies that don't work, coupled with having mortgage and lending knowledge, so we know how to structure deals to make sense on paper.

Jens Nielsen of Open Doors Capital interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast Interviews Jens Nielsen of Open Doors Capital.   Jens spent 27 years in IT and telecom before transitioning full-time into real estate investing and coaching. Since 2016 I've been a partner in over 2,700 apartment units and 100,000+ square feet of commercial real estate, and I’ve raised over $10M in private capital. Over the past few years, I’ve also shifted focus toward industrial and other commercial assets, while helping investors and business owners improve decision-making, operations, and long-term strategy. What’s shaped me most isn’t just the growth—it’s navigating challenging deals, lender negotiations, and market shifts, which has forced me to become more disciplined around risk and capital preservation. Tells us what you would like to discuss on the show? ’d focus on how commercial real estate investors can adapt right now, especially as traditional multifamily deals have become harder to make work: Pivoting Across Asset Classes How investors can move into areas like light industrial or niche commercial to continue finding value. What Actually Works in Today’s Market Adjusting underwriting, debt strategy, and hold periods in a higher-rate environment. Risk Management from an Operator’s Perspective Lessons from managing through tough deals, working with lenders, and protecting investor capital.

Rod Santomassimo The Massimo Group interview on NEREJ NYREJ Podcast

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1899808/fan_mail/new] Rick Kaplan host of the NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interview with Rod Santomassimo of The Massimo Group.      massimo.coach    Rod Santomassimo is the founder of The Massimo Group, the leading coaching organization for commercial real estate brokers worldwide. He is a five-time bestselling author, a patented inventor, a former division one athlete, and a two-time recipient of Duke University’s MBA Alumni of the Year award. Globe St. and ALM Media have also named Rod a "Best Boss in Commercial Real Estate,” a recognition that reflects both his leadership and the culture he has built. Rod helps brokers earn more in less time by immersing them in the people, processes, and platforms proven to drive exponential growth. He’s leading the way in integrating AI into commercial real estate, assisting his clients in streamlining their work and securing more opportunities faster. Outside the office, Rod spends time with his wife of 30 years and their two grown children.