Fan-Favorite Replay

Is it really possible to build long-term wealth in real estate without being stuck on the transactional hamster wheel? Can you create consistent income without managing tenants, toilets, and endless repairs? And what does it take to walk away from corporate life and design a business around freedom instead of stress?

In this fan-favorite replay of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Alex Pardo to revisit his journey from corporate finance to self-storage investing. Alex shares how one early deal changed his trajectory, why he pivoted away from wholesaling, and how self-storage became the foundation of his semi-passive real estate portfolio.

From navigating early losses to building systems that support long-term growth, Alex offers a transparent look at what it really takes to succeed in commercial real estate.

Meet Alex Pardo

Alex Pardo is a self-storage investor, entrepreneur, and coach with nearly two decades of experience in real estate. After leaving his position at General Electric, he built a successful investing business through wholesaling, fix-and-flips, and eventually self-storage acquisitions. Today, Alex owns and operates multiple storage facilities and helps investors transition into commercial real estate through his coaching programs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why Alex chose to leave corporate America and pursue real estate full-time
• How one early short sale helped build confidence and momentum
• The role of coaching and mentorship in avoiding costly mistakes
• Why Alex shifted from wholesaling to self-storage in 2019
• The advantages of storage facilities over traditional rentals
• How to find off-market self-storage deals in secondary and rural markets
• Strategies for working with retiring mom-and-pop owners
• How Alex structures deals using seller financing, private money, and partnerships
• Why you do not need large amounts of personal capital to get started
• How mindset and consistency drive long-term success

Alex’s Coaching and Resources

Alex offers a hands-on coaching program designed to help investors acquire their first storage facility within six to twelve months. His approach focuses on education, execution, and sustainable growth.

Apply here: storagewins.com/apply
YouTube: youtube.com/alexpardo

If Alex’s story inspired you and you’re ready to create more time and financial freedom through real estate, book a discovery call with Jeremy and the REI Freedom team at:

reifreedom.com/apply

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