EP469 Buying and Selling Real Estate on Your Terms with Chris Prefontaine

Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

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Chris Prefontaine has figured out a way to navigate all kinds of real estate investing challenges by ‘buying on his terms’.

He’s engineered his entire business to weather all storms and economic cycles, and helps his students do the same as the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach.

Today he explains what it means to buy and sell real estate on terms, how to buy ‘subject to’, why you should consider ‘lease-to-own’, and whether now is a good time to be investing in the market.

Find out more:

Website: http://www.smartrealestatecoach.com

Podcast: https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/smartrealestatecoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach

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

Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it.

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

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EP469 Buying and Selling Real Estate on Your Terms with Chris Prefontaine

Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast

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published год назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

Chris Prefontaine has figured out a way to navigate all kinds of real estate investing challenges by ‘buying on his terms’.

He’s engineered his entire business to weather all storms and economic cycles, and helps his students do the same as the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach.

Find out more:

Website: http://www.smartrealestatecoach.com

Podcast: https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/smartrealestatecoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach

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

Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.

https://www.livegreenlocal.com

And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.

https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

https://www.midwestreiconference.com

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