Unlocking Hidden Profit Centers in Real Estate - EP 3

In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn talks with Chris Prefontaine about creative real estate investing strategies. They cover buying properties using owner financing, lease purchase, and subject-to existing financing—even with little to no cash or credit. Learn how to create multiple income streams from one property, navigate market shifts, and build generational wealth through smart investing without relying on traditional bank loans.

🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn

👤 Guest:🏡 Chris Prefontaine – Real Estate Investor & 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.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Creative purchase methods beyond banks

✔️ Off-market and free-and-clear property deals

✔️ The “Three Paydays” profit strategy

✔️ Handling defaults and keeping profits steady

✔️ Coaching programs for investor success

📇 Connect with Chris Prefontaine:

🌐 Website → https://smartrealestatecoach.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/CHRISPRE/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chrisprefontaine_/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine/

🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending:

🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/

🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!

💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/