Chris Prefontaine
Real estate investing coach teaching creative finance deals
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Practice | Smart Real Estate Coach |
Chris Prefontaine runs Smart Real Estate Coach, a program that teaches real estate investors to buy and sell property on terms. The method is called 3 Paydays per deal and does not rely on banks, credit or the investor's own cash. The team coaches new investors and also partners with them on deals. The model is used across 80+ markets, and members join a nationwide community called Wicked Smart.
What Chris helps with
Chris coaches investors who want steady income from real estate without bank loans, credit or their own cash.
- Buying real estate on terms
- Selling real estate on terms
- Creating 3 Paydays per deal
- Investing without banks or credit
- Investing without using your own cash
- Building steady weekly deal flow
- Structuring deals with creative finance
How Chris works
The program teaches a named method called 3 Paydays, built around buying and selling real estate on terms. Coaching is hands-on, and the team partners with new investors on deals. Members join the Wicked Smart Community, a nationwide network of other investors. The program also includes a weekly sit down, a podcast, an academy, and live 3 Paydays events.
Background and qualifications
Chris Prefontaine is behind Smart Real Estate Coach, a company that has coached real estate investors since 2014. The company is based in Newport, Rhode Island. The team wrote the books Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime. Their model is used across 80+ markets. Coached investors, called Associates, can also take part in deals with the team.
Chris Prefontaine pricing
Programs and services
- Hands-on coaching
- Associate levels
- Apprentice program
- Academy
- 2026 3 Paydays Live event
- Weekly Sit Down
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The CoachVouch take
Coaches investors on the 3 Paydays method and partners with them on real deals.
Best for real estate investors who want to build deals on terms without cash, credit or banks.
Common questions
How much does Chris Prefontaine charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $150 to $250 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chris Prefontaine help with?
Chris Prefontaine helps with buying real estate on terms, selling real estate on terms, creating 3 Paydays per deal and investing without banks or credit.
Does Smart Real Estate Coach partner on deals?
Yes. The team coaches new investors and also partners with them on deals.
Do you need cash or credit to use this method?
No. The 3 Paydays method is built to work without cash, credit or banks.
How do I contact Chris Prefontaine?
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