Episode 488: How to Kickstart 2025 As A Real Estate Investor

Episode 488: How to Kickstart 2025 As A Real Estate Investor

Author: Chris Prefontaine January 1, 2025 Duration: 25:52

In this solo episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I'm kicking off the new year with actionable advice to help you set yourself up for success in 2025. I'll walk you through the importance of conducting a "gut check" to evaluate where you are versus where you want to be, share insights on return on investment (ROI) and return on experience (ROE), and explain why creative real estate is your best strategy in today's uncertain market. I'll also highlight exciting opportunities like the Apprentice Program and In the Trenches Bootcamp, designed to fast-track your growth in the real estate investing world. 

 

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights to help you crush your goals this year.

 

Key Talking Points of the Episode

 

00:00 Introduction

01:35 Gut check: Are you where you thought you'd be?

03:24 Understanding return on investment (ROI) versus return on expense

06:25 The value of the three-payday system: metrics and potential earnings

14:17 Return on experience (ROE) and the power of immersive learning

18:02 The importance of creative real estate in a shifting market

21:04 The Coming Wave

22:00 Visualizing your ideal December 2025

 

Quotables

 

"Your income will not exceed your skill set, mindset, and systems."

 

"Stop worrying about the cost; focus on the potential return and how to get there."

 

"If you're not improving daily, your income will plateau—invest in yourself."

 

Links

 

Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime

https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast

 

FREE Master's Class

https://wickedsmartacademy.com/mastersclass

 

FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/chrisprecall

 

FREE Workshop

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/pcws

 

QLS Homestudy Course

https://wickedsmartacademy.com/course/qls-homestudy-4

 

Investor Resources

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources

 

3 Paydays Apprentice

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprentice-pod

 

In the Trenches Bootcamp

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittb-pod

 

REI Blackbook

https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD

 

The Coming Wave

https://the-coming-wave.com/

 

Chris Prefontaine

chris@smartrealestatecoach.com




Hosted by Chris Prefontaine, The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast is a resource built on more than three decades of practical experience in the property market. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct conversation focused on actionable strategies for building wealth through real estate investing. Each episode draws from a deep well of knowledge and a vast network of experts and successful associates, translating complex concepts into clear steps you can apply. Whether you're evaluating your first deal or looking to scale a substantial portfolio, the discussions here are designed to provide the tools, education, and mindset shifts necessary to advance. You'll hear candid breakdowns of market trends, financing techniques, and the often-overlooked personal disciplines required for long-term success. The aim is to cut through the noise and offer substantive guidance for taking control of your financial trajectory. Tune in for a straightforward and experienced perspective on navigating the realities of property investment.
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