All Episodes

August 7, 2025 67 mins

Navigating Real Estate and Military Transition with John Rabino

In this episode of the ADPI podcast, the host welcomes an esteemed guest, John Rabino, who shares his captivating journey from his military service to becoming a successful real estate investor. Rabino delves into his background, growing up in Brooklyn and being influenced by a family of business owners, including his father, a Marine Corps veteran. He describes his path through military high school and college, becoming a naval aviator, and eventually transitioning into real estate investing. Rabino discusses the highs and lows of his real estate journey, including making significant profits, facing unforeseen challenges like tax issues and the impacts of the pandemic, and the importance of problem-solving and perseverance. He emphasizes the value of having a solid foundation, building a reliable team, and being prepared for adversity. The conversation also offers valuable advice for new investors on how to navigate the real estate landscape, focusing on the significance of education, financial foundations, and networking.

Episode breakdown: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement

00:58 Guest Background and Early Life

02:22 Military Career and Transition to Real Estate

03:42 First Real Estate Investments and Successes

06:24 Scaling Up and Business Strategy

08:22 Understanding Real Estate Investment Structures

11:06 Building a Real Estate Team

33:27 Building Confidence and Assembling a Team

34:28 Professional Development and Personal Growth

35:05 The Importance of Team Roles and Value

36:10 Learning from Challenges and Adversity

38:46 Navigating Financial and Business Hurdles

41:08 Strategies for Success and Perseverance

43:52 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

57:06 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with John here: jidinvestments.com

🔥 Join the #1 Military Real Estate Investor Community, today!

Looking for expert education, live Q&As, and a network of action-takers who share your financial goals? Join ADPI Campus™ today!

🔗 Sign up now → https://go.activedutypassiveincome.com/res-pro-podcast

📲 Stay Connected with ADPI:

⭐ Love what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts!

Support the show

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist

It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.