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159: Mastering Creative Real Estate with Chris Prefontaine

Mar 10, 2024
Chris Prefontaine, a real estate veteran and founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, shares his journey of over 30 years in the industry. He talks about navigating market shifts using creative acquisition strategies like owner financing and lease purchases. Prefontaine emphasizes the 'three paydays' system for building wealth without banks, showcasing the appeal of low-maintenance investments like self-storage. He also highlights the importance of mentorship and aligning values in the pursuit of real estate success.
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ANECDOTE

Chris's 2008 Crash Lesson

  • Chris Prefontaine switched from traditional real estate investing to creative methods after losing heavily in the 2008 crash.
  • His personal guarantees on loans caused major losses, leading him to avoid banks in his current approach.
ADVICE

Avoid Banks with Creative Financing

  • Avoid banks by using owner financing, subject-to mortgages, or lease purchase deals.
  • Focus on principal-only payments in owner financing to hammer down debt quickly without interest.
INSIGHT

Downturns Create Fortunes

  • Downturns and market uncertainty provide fertile ground for creating fortunes.
  • Creative real estate strategies perform well in any market cycle, including downturns.
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