Biography

Jay Jay Tolentino is a real estate entrepreneur dedicated to helping others achieve financial independence through real estate, education, and mentorship. Growing up in Killeen-Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos), he developed a deep appreciation for resilience and discipline. While attending the University of Texas, a pivotal moment—reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad—shifted his mindset on wealth, setting him on a path to financial literacy and real estate investing.

Jay Jay earned his real estate license in 2005, and by 26, he reached a personal milestone—purchasing his own high-rise condo unit in downtown Austin. More than just an investment, it was proof that real estate could be a vehicle for financial freedom, even for those who weren’t born into wealth. This fueled his passion for helping first-time homebuyers and investors take control of their financial futures.

He went on to co-lead The smartLIVING Team, which became the #1 team at Keller Williams Realty Northwest Market Center in 2019 and 2020. In 2021, he launched The Next LEVEL Property Group, expanding his impact beyond transactions into investment strategies, real estate syndication, and wealth-building education.

Beyond real estate, Jay Jay is a Certified ONE Thing Trainer and Quantum Leap Instructor, teaching professionals, young entrepreneurs, and student-athletes about financial literacy and goal-setting. Through KW NIL and NextGen initiatives, he equips the next generation with the tools to build lasting wealth.

A dedicated husband and father, Jay Jay believes true wealth is about choices, freedom, and legacy. His mission is to help others take their Next LEVEL step toward financial independence, breaking cycles and creating opportunities for future generations.