🚀 In this episode of the Platinum Agent Podcast, host Renee Ruth sits down with Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach and seasoned real estate investor with over 30 years of experience. Chris shares how he went from building homes in the 90s, to surviving the 2008 crash, and eventually creating his signature Three Paydays™ System that empowers agents and investors to build wealth without relying on banks or personal credit. If you’ve ever wanted to pivot from being “just a realtor” to building true financial freedom, this episode is packed with platinum nuggets you won’t want to miss!
🎧 Hosted by: Renee Ruth
👤 Guest: 🏡 Chris Prefontaine – Founder, Smart Real Estate Coach
Chris Prefontaine is a seasoned real estate investor and the founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, a company specializing in creative real estate strategies. With over 30 years in the industry, Chris has built a reputation for innovative deal structuring, focusing on owner financing, lease options, and subject-to transactions. He is a four-time best-selling author, including titles such as Real Estate on Your Terms and The New Rules of Real Estate Investing. Chris leads a family-operated business that acquires 5–10 properties monthly, controlling between $20–30 million in real estate assets without using personal cash or credit. His company has completed hundreds of transactions across North America, mentoring students to replicate these successes. Chris also hosts the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, which ranks in the top 0.5% globally, and has been featured in various media outlets for his expertise in creative real estate investing.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How Chris survived the 2008 crash and rebuilt from scratch
✔️ The power of creative financing: lease purchase, owner financing & subject-to
✔️ Why agents should invest—even without cash or credit
✔️ The Three Paydays™ System for long-term cash flow
✔️ Why confidence & clarity are the keys to closing deals
✔️ How to turn unsellable listings into profitable investments
✔️ The importance of mentorship and avoiding distractions
🎵 Whether you’re an agent, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to think differently about wealth and real estate.
💼 Connect with Chris Prefontaine:
🌐 Website → https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/
📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/smartrealestatecoach
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine
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