Think Big, Start Small: Real Estate Investing with Matthew Devercelly | Movers and Shakers Podcast

Join Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake and Gino, as he chats with Matthew Devercelly, a self-managing real estate investor who has scaled from two single-family units to managing 21 units across multiple properties.  In his very first podcast appearance, Matthew shares his inspiring journey from working a W-2 job to pursuing financial freedom within one year. Listen as he discusses the importance of thinking big, starting small, and plugging into the world of multifamily real estate. From networking strategies and securing seller financing to understanding the Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right framework, this episode is packed with actionable insights for aspiring and seasoned investors alike.  Key Takeaways:The power of networking to uncover off-market deals.Why starting small can lead to bigger opportunities.How seller financing can be a game-changer in today’s market.The importance of managing properties like a business.  Whether you're new to real estate or looking to scale, Matthew’s story will inspire you to take action and achieve your goals.   Guest Contact Info:Instagram: @mtDevercellyEmail: matthewDevercelly@gmail.com Want a free copy of Gino’s book “Creative Cash”? Email gino@jakeandgino.com  Share your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more inspiring interviews! Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:04 - How Networking with Jake and Gino Inspired Matthew02:44 - Why Multifamily? The Power of Economies of Scale03:32 - Preparing for Opportunities in the Next 12-24 Months08:34 - Identifying Mom-and-Pop Sellers and Negotiating Seller Financing13:44 - Long-Term Vision16:41 - Choosing the Right Market: Local vs. Out-of-State Investing19:12 - The Framework: Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right28:37 - 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/