I’m Jacobo Hernandez, and I built a 7-figure e-commerce brand in college. At first, it was a dream come true. My business was growing, and on the surface, things looked great. But behind the scenes, it was a constant battle.

Competitors were undercutting my prices, and suppliers copied my best-selling products. The marketplace was brutal, and every time I thought I had momentum, someone was ready to take it away. Cash flow was tight. Some months, I barely had enough to cover expenses—let alone payroll or ad campaigns. I even took out loans to stay afloat, but each one added to the stress.

When I had a successful quarter, tax bills wiped out my profits. It felt like no matter how hard I worked, the pressure was constant, and I wondered if I’d ever get out of the cycle.

I realized I needed a better plan. I couldn’t keep riding the highs and lows of the e-commerce rollercoaster. I turned to real estate, leveraging financing and partnerships to invest in properties that provided consistent cash flow and tax advantages.

Within a few years, I sold my e-commerce business and built a real estate portfolio that changed my life. Eventually, a private equity fund backed by the former Chairman of Hilton acquired my portfolio of short-term rentals. That exit allowed me to focus on scalable assets like boutique hotels. I gained financial freedom, traveled the world, and connected with top entrepreneurs.

Today, I’m part of EO, The Collective Genius Real Estate Mastermind, and Blake Dailey’s Boutique Hotel Mastermind. After achieving my financial goals, I founded FreedomVest to help entrepreneurs diversify income, generate cash flow, and maximize tax benefits—all through passive real estate investments. If you’re ready to take control of your financial future, real estate could be your answer.