Our Story
In 2023, my family was in a tough spot. My parents' old auto repair shop had built up over half a million dollars in debt. Between back taxes, foreclosure notices, and repairs we couldn’t afford, the responsibility landed on me and my five siblings.
We had a few options: let it go to foreclosure, file for bankruptcy, or try to pay it off and hope we could sell it later. Out of loyalty, we chose to save it—and ended up draining our savings to keep it afloat. Looking back, I wish we had known there were other ways. We didn’t realize someone might’ve stepped in and helped us move on without giving up everything.
That experience stayed with me. I started this company to be the kind of buyer we didn’t know existed—someone who’s straightforward, honest, and truly there to help. No pressure. No runaround. Just real options for people who are ready to move on from a property that’s holding them back.
Today, I work with owners going through all kinds of situations. You don’t have to be desperate—you just need someone who understands where you’re coming from and knows how to get a deal done the right way.
JT Ibe, Founder & Owner
I was born and raised in Mansfield, Texas, the youngest of six siblings in a working-class immigrant family. From an early age, I was taught the importance of discipline, loyalty, and grit—values that continue to guide every part of my life.
I earned my undergraduate degree from Rice University, where I was named to the Academic Honor Roll all four years. I then completed my master’s at the University of South Carolina, earning Academic Honor Roll again while continuing my football career before moving on to the NFL.
That journey taught me how to perform under pressure, lead through adversity, and earn trust through consistency—skills I now bring into every real estate conversation.
I started Freedom Estate Partners with one goal: to help property owners navigate tough situations with clarity, fairness, and respect. I know what it’s like to feel stuck and unsure of the next move, and I want to be the person who helps make that next step clear and possible.
When I’m not on the phone with a seller or analyzing a property, I’m with my wife and son, investing in my faith, and continuing to build a business rooted in empathy, transparency, and trust.
