Investing passively into a deal can be so overwhelming at first, and you may encounter some struggles. Once you overcome those struggles, getting people involved in your investment is a great way to put your real estate career to a different level. It is always important to avoid dwelling on negative aspects of things and just take advantage of the opportunities. Today, John Rubino shares his extensive background in real estate. This episode also tackles some of the things that investors should know before getting into a syndication deal and minimize risks in investing.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• John’s Background and How He Started Investing in Real Estate
• Hesitations in Investing to a Deal or Property Overseas 
• Metrics Needed to Look for to Evaluate Opportunities of a Deal
• Transitions from Investing Passively to Syndication
• Importance of Understanding Different Exit Strategies Before Getting Involve in a Project
• Things to Provide and Educate to Hesitant Investors  
• Common Mistakes of Investors Who Are Looking to Invest in an Opportunity
• Things That You Should Do to Stay Top of Mind with Your Investors
• Enjoying Time With Your Family by Investing in Real Estate
• Importance of Being Optimistic and Having the Right Mindset
• Learning Lessons from Your Failures and Talking to Experienced People

Guest Bio:

John Rubino is the COO, Founder & Co-Managing Partner of JID Investments LLC (JIDI), a real estate private money & equity investment firm. John’s primary responsibilities include executing the daily operations which include marketing & advertisement, website & social media design, investor & client relations, and due diligence.

He is also a graduate of New York Maritime College (B.S. degree in Business Administration) and holds a 3rd-Mates License in the U.S. Merchant Marine.

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