Marco Barnes Jr
Person by Marco Barnes Jr
Marco's mission. to professionalize private capital. Having experienced both ends of the economic spectrum, from homelessness to closing thousands of units.
About
Marco Barnes Jr. is a titan of resilience. After building a massive 600-property portfolio and losing it all in the 2008 crash, only to face a devastating personal betrayal that left him living in his car with his children, Marco did the impossible:...
Marco Barnes Jr. is a titan of resilience. After building a massive 600-property portfolio and losing it all in the 2008 crash, only to face a devastating personal betrayal that left him living in his car with his children, Marco did the impossible: he rebuilt.
What Matters
Marco says [artificial intelligence] matters: "I don't want technology to totally replace who we are...but as a society we need to embrace technology...to make us better."
Marco says [concert] matters: "Music takes the soul. It calms the savage beast...music is...stories that help you relate to what's going on in the world...settle you down and help you grow."
Marco believes [entrepreneurship] matters: "You've got to be your own boss. We need to build our own ovens in order to bake our own pies. Stop eating everybody else's."
Marco says [homelessness] matters: "A lot of people aren't looking for a handout. They're looking for a hand up...I give so much of what I make to homeless situations...I would not be where I am...if...
Marco says [mental health] matters: "If you need help, go talk to somebody. There's no shame in that...what you may learn...may be just what you need to get you to the next level."
Marco says [real estate investing] always matters: "You can revitalize dead communities...build legacy and long-term success...I love the fact to see people making money if they know how to invest cor...
Resilience (psychology) matters to Marco because mastering 'Speed-to-Close' in real estate means adapting fast, vetting deals, and thriving beyond traditional limits.
Marco says [sport] matters: "Sports are important to me...physical activity calms you down mentally...when you're calmed mentally, you can focus, you find purpose."
Marco says [bankruptcy] does not matter: "Bankruptcy is a tool if you understand what it is and how to use it...It allows you to get back on your feet if you know how to use it."
