Using Real Estate to Outgrow Pension Dependence

Al Gordon is joined by Ben Perry, a firefighter approaching retirement after 19 years of service, to discuss his path toward financial independence through real estate investing with Lifestyles Unlimited. As he nears the 20-year pension milestone, Ben explains that while his career in the fire service has been deeply rewarding, it does not provide sufficient financial security for retirement, particularly with a growing family and rising long-term expenses. To avoid relying solely on his pension, Ben has built a parallel real estate business while still working full-time. Through mentorship, networking, and following the Lifestyles Unlimited roadmap, he has progressed from smaller, early investing experiences into larger, structured multifamily syndications designed to generate long-term passive income alongside his pension.