In this episode of Breakaway Wealth, host Jim Oliver interviews Chris Prefontaine, a real estate expert and founder of a coaching program. Chris shares his journey in the real estate industry, from building homes to weathering the crash of 2008 and re-engineering his business. He emphasizes the importance of finding experienced mentors and coaches and discusses the rise of creative real estate in the current market. Chris also introduces the concept of the "three paydays" and how it can be a profitable business model.

Key Points:

• Chris' background in real estate: From building homes on creative terms to navigating the crash of 2008.
• The significance of creative real estate in today's market, driven by interest rates and post-COVID circumstances.
• Introduction to the "three paydays" concept: Getting paid upfront, receiving monthly income, and cashing out in the long term.
• Overcoming obstacles and focusing on opportunities rather than challenges.
• The concept of tragic optimism and finding optimism in every tragedy, as discussed in Victor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning."