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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