What if real freedom isn’t about working harder—but building something that truly serves your life?

That’s the journey Alex Pardo takes us on in this episode. Over 15 years, Alex built a successful real estate career, flipping over 700 homes 🏘️. But after years of intense hustle, he realized he needed something different—something scalable, low-stress, and aligned with his values of faith, family, and personal growth 🔝.

Alex’s story began with a life-changing backpacking trip across 23 countries 🌏. This experience didn’t just broaden his worldview—it sparked a deeper passion for personal development and entrepreneurship. In 2005, Alex jumped into wholesaling and quickly became a key player in Miami's real estate market 📊. But despite his success, he longed for more freedom—both financially and personally.

That shift came when Alex made the pivot to self-storage investing in 2021. Today, he owns over 104,000 square feet of self-storage space across Florida and Mississippi. In this episode, Alex explains why self-storage is a superior investment choice—offering low operating costs, fewer headaches, and impressive resilience in any economy 📈. 🧠 He also shares how entrepreneurs can leverage their unique skills and experiences to find success in certain real estate assets.

✂️ Sometimes, the most powerful change comes not from doing more, but from stepping away from what no longer serves you—and learning to let go of the things that keep you from living your life on your terms.

🎧 Listen now to hear more about Alex and his bold decisions in the real estate industry!

📲 Send a message: "Storage (Adam)" at ▶️▶️ 305 - 318 - 6213 ◀️◀️ for access to valuable resources like training, direct mail letters, purchase and sale contracts, and more!

Connect with Alex Pardo:
✅www.storagewins.com
✅https://alexpardo.com/

📚 Books Mentioned:
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Multi - Family Millions by Dave Lindahl
- The 4 - Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
03:04 First Real Estate Deal
03:28 Marketing on Deals
04:37 Wholesaling First Deal
05:05 Failed to Cherry Pick Deals
06:22 Making More Money in 2006 Than 2019
08:04 Effect Market Crash
13:01 Acquired Single-Family Rentals
14:45 Transitioning to Storage
16:27 Storage Unit Cost to Rent
18:47 Compressed Margin
21:04 Sweet Spots of Storage Units
22:59 Lien Laws
24:17 Coaching Others to Enter Self Storage Market
25:59 Diversifying in Real Estate Investments
29:42 Importance of Team & operator Alignment
30:50 Getting Behind an Asset Class
31:36 More on Alex Pardo

🔔Subscribe to Stay Tuned:
https://www.youtube.com/@officialadamwhitney

🤝Let's connect:
Website: https://officialadamwhitney.com/marine
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialadamwhitney/

🎬Produced by: https://daretopodcast.com/

#entrepreneurs #realestateinvestors #aspiringinvestors #businessowners #selfstorageinvesting #realestateprofessionals #entrepreneurlife #financialfreedom #stressfreebusiness #businesssuccess #personaldevelopment #worklifebalance #realestatejourney #scalablebusiness #freedomthroughinvesting #realestatesuccess #passiveincome #investmentstrategies #entrepreneurshipjourney #burnout #workhardernotsmarter #businessstress #overwhelmedentrepreneurs #lackoffreedom #hustleculture #financialstruggles #realestatepodcast #realestateinvesting #stuckinthehustle #selfstorage #storagefacility #coaching #storagewins #flipempireshow #alexpardo #floridarealestate #floridaentrepreneurship #adamwhitney