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Welcome to the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast. Our episodes are designed to help YOU reach the next level of real estate investing no matter where you are right now.

To make this a reality, we lean into our 32+ years of experience, our huge network of experts, and our thriving community of Associates. With the right tools, the right education, and the right mindset YOU can take control of your financial future.

At Smart Real Estate Coach, we empower individuals and families to create the life of their dreams through real estate.

If you are an aspiring or seasoned real estate investor looking for a proven investment system, robust education, and a thriving support community, you have come to the right place.

We share the best information from our own deals, our Associate's deals, and our guest experts, helping you potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes.

And we know what the work actually takes. Between our Associates and our own deals, we’re still completing deals every month and control, at any given time between $60-100 million dollars worth of real estate with little to no money down. If you’re serious about making money in the world of real estate investment, then keep listening to learn more!

The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing Chris Prefontaine

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    • 4.9 • 314 Ratings

Welcome to the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast. Our episodes are designed to help YOU reach the next level of real estate investing no matter where you are right now.

To make this a reality, we lean into our 32+ years of experience, our huge network of experts, and our thriving community of Associates. With the right tools, the right education, and the right mindset YOU can take control of your financial future.

At Smart Real Estate Coach, we empower individuals and families to create the life of their dreams through real estate.

If you are an aspiring or seasoned real estate investor looking for a proven investment system, robust education, and a thriving support community, you have come to the right place.

We share the best information from our own deals, our Associate's deals, and our guest experts, helping you potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes.

And we know what the work actually takes. Between our Associates and our own deals, we’re still completing deals every month and control, at any given time between $60-100 million dollars worth of real estate with little to no money down. If you’re serious about making money in the world of real estate investment, then keep listening to learn more!

    Episode 453: Is Real Estate the Most SECURE Investment You Can Make? with Tony Lopes

    Episode 453: Is Real Estate the Most SECURE Investment You Can Make? with Tony Lopes

    Tony Lopes is a seasoned real estate investor, coach, speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, and the CEO of Dirty Boots Capital. He spent years working in the defense industry and built his real estate portfolio, allowing him to retire at the age of 44.
     
    He focused on building financial independence through real estate investing for years and today, he is dedicated to helping individuals achieve the same success. Tony provides education and support for real estate investors in different forms through his book, podcast, and coaching program. 
     
    What you’ll learn about in this episode:
    What The Dirty Boots Capital podcast is about
    How Tony started investing in real estate
    Why Tony decided to retire at the age of 44
    Why real estate is the most secure income stream today
    How society grew more focused on renting than owning homes
    How this renter nation is creating opportunities for real estate investors
    What kind of support Tony provides for new investors
    What you can get from Tony’s guide to retiring at 44
    What Freedom at Risk is all about
    How you can reach out to Tony and his team
     
    Resources:
     
    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.
    Coupon code: podcast50
     
    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
     
    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc
     
    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit:  smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall
     
    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.
      
    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls
     
    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.
     
    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump
     
    Additional resources:
     
    The Dirty Boots Capital Podcast
    https://dirtybootscapital.com/podcast/
     
    The Insider’s Guide to Retiring at 44
    https://smartrealestatecoach.com/tony
     
    Freedom at Risk
    https://freedomatriskbook.com/
     
    Dirty Boots Capital
    https://dirtybootscapital.com

    • 26 min
    Episode 452: Is Entrepreneurship in Real Estate Investing for YOU? with Emma Powell

    Episode 452: Is Entrepreneurship in Real Estate Investing for YOU? with Emma Powell

    Emma Powell is a commercial real estate investor and the host of the Passive Income Adventures podcast. She was a stay-at-home mom of 6 when she decided to turn her life around through real estate investing. 
     
    Over the last 5 years, Emma has worked on building a real estate portfolio with over 1,000 apartment units. Today, she gives back by inspiring, empowering, and educating people about real estate investing so they can start building wealth and achieve success the way she did. 
     
    What you’ll learn about in this episode:
    How Emma got into real estate investing
    How Emma overcame the challenges of getting into real estate
    How people should approach the idea of getting into real estate
    What your mindset towards retirement should be
    What Emma’s lifestyle has been like because of real estate
    How Emma’s mentors helped her move forward in real estate
    How creative financing strategies helped Emma get into commercial real estate
    Why real estate investors need to learn how to raise capital
    How you can get in touch with Emma
     
    Resources:
     
    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.
    Coupon code: podcast50
     
    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
     
    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc
     
    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit:  smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall
     
    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.
      
    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls
     
    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.
     
    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump
     
    Additional resources:
     
    Emma Powell
    https://www.investwithemma.com
     
    Passive Income Adventures
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-income-adventures/id1676668916
    https://www.youtube.com/@passiveincomeadventures
     
    High Rise Group Capital
    https://highrise.group/
     
    Rise Investment Club
    https://riseclubcapital.com/
     

    • 29 min
    Episode 451: How to Close Profitable Real Estate Deals Remotely with Paul Lizell

    Episode 451: How to Close Profitable Real Estate Deals Remotely with Paul Lizell

    Paul Lizell is an active real estate investor with decades of experience who has mastered doing deals virtually. He is the host of the Flipping Out Podcast, he is the founder of Virtual Investor, and he also runs REO Auction Academy, all to help more investors learn about investing in real estate across the nation remotely.
     
    He has been investing in real estate since 2001 and he has been through different market cycles, doing deals in 44 out of 50 states in the country, both in-person and virtually. Through the years, Paul has developed strong systems and processes that help him operate remotely and that’s what he’s talking about on the show today.
     
    What you’ll learn about in this episode:
    What Paul’s real estate operations are like today
    Why Paul works with small mom-and-pop realtors
    How Paul decides where to invest
    What factors influence the decision to invest in a market
    What exit strategies Paul uses for his virtual deals
    What inventory is like in auctions today
    How Paul’s team is structured to operate remotely
    How the market is going to affect virtual operations in the future
    What kind of properties Paul is looking for today
    What mistakes people commonly make when buying virtually
    What new investors should expect when they begin investing
    How you can get in touch with Paul
     
    Resources:
     
    Join us for our flagship event of the year happening on September 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA! We're thrilled to be back live with an impressive lineup of high-caliber speakers, live coaching panels, and engaging breakout sessions. Whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro, QLS Live will equip you with the latest trade secrets, insider knowledge, and lesser-known strategies to propel you to the next level in your investing journey. Don't miss out—visit smartrealestatecoach.com/qlslive for more details.
    Coupon code: podcast50
     
    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
     
    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc
     
    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit:  smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall
     
    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.
      
    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls
     
    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.
     
    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump
     
    Additional resources:
     
    REO Auction Academy
    https://www.reoauctionacademy.com/
     
    The

    • 28 min
    Episode 450: Why Building the BEST Team in Your Business Will Make it Succeed with Dustin Gutkowski

    Episode 450: Why Building the BEST Team in Your Business Will Make it Succeed with Dustin Gutkowski

    Dustin Gutkowski, the owner of Results Roofing in Dallas, is an example of true success in business. He took control and turned his life around and went from being homeless at 14 to having a successful million-dollar roofing business in Texas today. 
     
    He left his career in fitness to pursue a business that will allow him to grow and have more time for his family, which led him to building Results Roofing. Dustin grew Results Roofing by focusing on the people aspect of business, making sure his people are happy and motivated to work in the organization.
     
    What you’ll learn about in this episode:
    How Dustin’s background help him through entrepreneurship
    What inspired Dustin to turn his life around
    How Dustin got into real estate investing
    What Dustin wanted to accomplish with his roofing business
    How Dustin used social media for his roofing business
    How Dustin grew his roofing business to what it is today
    What Dustin focuses on when hiring people for his team
    How taking care of your team can help you grow your business
    What kind of mindset can help you achieve success in life
    Dustin’s advice for people who want to get into entrepreneurship
    How you can connect with Dustin
     
    Resources:
     
    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
     
    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc
     
    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall
     
    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.
     
    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls
     
    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.
     
    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump
     
    Additional Resources:
     
    Blue Ocean Strategy
    https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190
     
    Dustin Gutkowski
    https://www.instagram.com/dustingutkowskirr/
     
    Results Roofing
    https://resultsroofing.com/

    • 33 min
    Episode 449: Establishing Massive Credibility & Authority with Podcasting with Phil Better

    Episode 449: Establishing Massive Credibility & Authority with Podcasting with Phil Better

    Phil Better is a podcast mogul who started his journey into podcasting about a decade ago now. He launched his first podcast in 2017 and through the years, has helped many entrepreneurs establish authority and credibility through podcasting. 
     
    He discovered the power of podcasting early in his career and today, aside from giving value to entrepreneurs through his podcast, Phil and his agency is providing services for entrepreneurs who want to dominate their space through podcasts too.
     
    What you’ll learn about in this episode:
    How podcasting can help you establish authority in your industry
    What opportunities podcasting can give you as an entrepreneur
    How you can get started with podcasting
    Why you need to niche down when you’re starting a podcast
    Why building authority as an entrepreneur is important to your success
    How podcasting can help build great relationships
    How you can get in touch with Phil for podcasting help
     
    Resources:
     
    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
     
    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc
     
    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall
     
    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.
     
    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls
     
    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.
     
    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump
     
    Additional Resources:
     
    Podcast Launch Agency
    https://podcastlaunchagency.com/
     
    Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/invest-in-yourself-the-digital-entrepreneur-podcast/id1586814857

    • 21 min
    Episode 448: Why Building the Right Relationships will Make or Break Your Real Estate Business with Jordan Silvester

    Episode 448: Why Building the Right Relationships will Make or Break Your Real Estate Business with Jordan Silvester

    Jordan Silvester is a realtor and real estate investor who has done over 800 deals through the years, both big and small. He has extensive experience in real estate investing and he is celebrated as Windsor’s top realtor.
     
    He grew up with family in the real estate business and that’s what got him interested in the industry. After years of working as a realtor, Jordan realized that he had an advantage in real estate investing and started learning more about it, which eventually led to him building his portfolio and doing hundreds of deals with different strategies, all using other people’s money.
     
    What you’ll learn about in this episode:
    What led Jordan into becoming a realtor and real estate investor
    What strategies Jordan uses for his investments
    What it takes to scale a real estate business
    What new real estate investors should be focused on today
    How Jordan’s network as a realtor helped him with his deals
    How your relationships will contribute to your success in real estate
    What lessons Jordan learned from getting into real estate investing
     
    Resources:
     
    Request a FREE copy of our best-selling book, Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime, at absolutely no charge: wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast
     
    Our FREE Master’s Class is the ONLY webinar where you’re given the exact techniques we use in our family company to buy and sell homes every month — all across North America and ALL on TERMS! Register by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcmc
     
    Schedule a FREE strategy session with us. This is an opportunity for you to have an honest conversation with our team about your background, investment goals and create some action steps toward creating the life of your dreams. Together we’ll discover where you are, where you want to be, and what’s in the way. Just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall
     
    Everyone is always asking us, “How is it possible to buy real estate without using my own cash or credit?” With decades of combined experience in real estate, we’ve perfected the process of investing creatively. We want to share as much as we can with you, which is exactly why we’re running this FREE workshop! If you’re thinking about leaving your job, escaping the W-2 lifestyle, and starting on the path towards creating generational wealth — this is for you! To register, just visit: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws.
     
    The Quantum Leap System has everything you’ll need to start buying and selling on terms (without banks and without your own money or credit), launch & scale a business that fits your goals, and strengthen your mindset so you can follow the proven path to becoming a successful real estate investor. You can learn more by visiting: smartrealestatecoach.com/pcqls
     
    For additional information on lead generation, funding, mindset coaching, legal assistance, virtual staffing, and business growth, visit the Investor Resources section of our website at: smartrealestatecoach.com/resources.
     
    90-Day Jump Start: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/jump
     
    Additional Resources:
     
    FREE Tools for Real Estate Investors
    https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/Jordan
     
    Free Real Estate Investing Resources
    https://www.jordansilvester.com
     
    Jordan Silvester
    https://www.facebook.com/jordan.silvester.3
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy87YQMioGryRRiax9VBKLA
    https://www.instagram.com/jordan.silvester.realtor/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@jordan_silvester
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-silvester-97103a163/

    • 26 min

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