What does it really take to walk away from a corporate job and build real freedom through real estate? Is scaling mobile home parks, self-storage, and RV parks actually possible without competing on the open market? And how do experienced investors consistently find deals others never see? If you’ve ever wondered whether off-market strategies are the missing piece between side hustling and full-time investing, this episode breaks it down.

In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, hosts Shelly and Jeremy Beland sit down with Gabe Peterson, an off-market real estate investor and founder of the Real Estate Investing Club. Gabe shares his journey from corporate life to building a thriving real estate business focused on mobile home parks, self-storage facilities, and RV parks. He looks into the strategies, mindset shifts, and repeatable systems that helped him transition from working a 9-to-5 to full-time real estate success.

What You’ll Learn

• How Gabe transitioned from a corporate career into real estate investing
• The opportunities and challenges of investing in mobile home parks, self-storage, and RV parks
• Why off-market deals create less competition and bigger opportunities
• Proven lead generation tactics for commercial real estate, including cold calling and mailers
• Why consistent follow-up and seller rapport are critical to closing deals
• How seller financing works and why sellers agree to creative terms
• Lessons learned from mistakes, including the importance of location and due diligence
• Practical advice for new investors on building marketing systems and taking imperfect action

Connect with Gabe Peterson

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen

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What if real estate freedom did not mean owning more properties, but building a business that lets you work from anywhere in the world? In this episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Dan Rivers, founder of Synergy Stays, to unpack how focus, resilience, and specialization helped him scale a global short-term rental revenue management business while living abroad.

Dan shares his journey from Brockton, Massachusetts, to Charleston, South Carolina, and now Portugal, explaining how he transitioned from property management into real estate investing in 2018. Along the way, he navigated market crashes, rising interest rates, and industry shifts by staying adaptable and committed to mastering one niche instead of chasing every opportunity.

In this conversation, Jeremy and Dan dive into what it really takes to succeed in today’s short-term rental landscape, and why professional revenue management has become essential for investors who want to scale sustainably.

You will hear Dan break down:

• How resilience and persistence helped him push through market downturns, COVID disruptions, and changing regulations
• Why proximity to the right people and strong networking accelerated his early success in real estate
• Lessons from Dan’s first deals renovating affordable properties in North Charleston
• The shift from doing everything in real estate to focusing on one core skill that scales
• How Synergy Stays evolved from property management into short-term rental revenue management
• Managing more than 300 short-term rental units across nine countries
• Why professional photography, listing optimization, and amenities matter more than ever
• Using data, analytics, and AB testing to improve occupancy and revenue per available room
• Common challenges in short-term rentals, including competition, guest expectations, and regulations
• Who benefits most from revenue management services and who is not a good fit
• Market trends impacting Airbnb hosts and why guest experience and niche positioning are critical
• The future of short-term rentals, including direct bookings and increased professionalism

Dan also shares his definition of REI freedom, which goes far beyond money. For him, it is about flexibility, family time, and the ability to live and work on his own terms, from anywhere in the world.

If you are an investor looking to optimize your short-term rentals, scale without burning out, or build a location-independent real estate business, this episode delivers practical insights and real-world strategies you can apply right now.

Resources and Links:

Synergy Stays: https://synergystayslocal.com

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REI Freedom Podcast: https://reifreedom.com

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What if one deal had the power to completely shift your real estate trajectory? In this replay episode, one of our most downloaded conversations, we revisit the inspiring journey of Jacob LaPointe and Nicholas Pelletier, two longtime friends who turned a shared passion into a thriving real estate business.

Jake, known as “The Beard,” and Nick, a dedicated firefighter, walk us through how casual catch-ups gradually became strategic sessions that led to their first major investment win. Starting with limited funds but huge determination, they pushed through challenges, learned on the fly, and built momentum through grit, resourcefulness, and teamwork.

In this episode, you’ll hear how they used creativity and courage to turn tight budgets into real opportunities, from value-add projects to navigating tax foreclosures. Their story is a powerful reminder that taking action, imperfect action, is often the key to unlocking a new level in real estate.

Whether you’re new to investing or looking for that spark to scale, this episode is packed with practical lessons you can apply immediately.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How one pivotal property forced a mindset shift and changed the direction of their business
• The early struggles of getting started with limited cash
• Their approach to converting and adding value to multi-family properties
• How they navigated tax foreclosures without letting fear stop them
• Why networking and relationships accelerated their growth
• How taking massive imperfect action can outweigh perfect planning
• Practical steps you can use to move faster in your own real estate journey

Connect with Jacob & Nick

Email: neppropertiesllc@gmail.com

Phone: 9978 9956936

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