In this solo episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I'm kicking off the new year with actionable advice to help you set yourself up for success in 2025. I'll walk you through the importance of conducting a "gut check" to evaluate where you are versus where you want to be, share insights on return on investment (ROI) and return on experience (ROE), and explain why creative real estate is your best strategy in today's uncertain market. I'll also highlight exciting opportunities like the Apprentice Program and In the Trenches Bootcamp, designed to fast-track your growth in the real estate investing world.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights to help you crush your goals this year.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:35 Gut check: Are you where you thought you'd be?

03:24 Understanding return on investment (ROI) versus return on expense

06:25 The value of the three-payday system: metrics and potential earnings

14:17 Return on experience (ROE) and the power of immersive learning

18:02 The importance of creative real estate in a shifting market

21:04 The Coming Wave

22:00 Visualizing your ideal December 2025

Quotables

"Your income will not exceed your skill set, mindset, and systems."

"Stop worrying about the cost; focus on the potential return and how to get there."

"If you're not improving daily, your income will plateau—invest in yourself."

Links

Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime

https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

FREE Master's Class

https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

FREE Workshop

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

QLS Homestudy Course

https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

Investor Resources

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

3 Paydays Apprentice

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice-pod

In the Trenches Bootcamp

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

REI Blackbook

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD

The Coming Wave

https://the-coming-wave.com/

Chris Prefontaine

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