#156 - From Active Deals to Passive Income with Chris Prefontaine

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Chris Prefontaine for a practical conversation on active investing, creative deal structures, and using real estate to build capital for future passive income. Built for pilots and high-income professionals, this episode looks at what it takes to move beyond simply writing checks into deals and start understanding how opportunities are created. Chris brings a seasoned perspective on today’s market, traditional bank limits, and the skills investors need before getting more hands-on. If you have ever wondered whether active real estate could help fuel your long-term wealth strategy, this episode is worth your attention.Chris Prefontaine is the Chairman and Founder of Smart Real Estate Coach®, a best-selling author, and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach® Podcast. With nearly 35 years in the industry, Chris has helped investors better understand creative real estate strategies through changing market cycles. His work gives listeners a practical look at how experience, education, and smart deal structure can shape a more resilient investing path.Show notes:(0:00)  Intro(0:44) Active income to passive wealth(4:36) Chris’ real estate background(9:23) The three-payday strategy(11:51) First steps for active investors(16:44) Creative financing trends(19:04) What does creative financing mean(23:28) Personal guarantee risks(27:03) Buying short-term rentals(33:03) OutroConnect with Chris:Website: https://3paydaysbooks.com/pip LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine/ Related Episode: #97 - Creative Deal Structuring: Smart Real Estate Strategies with Chris PrefontaineIf you’re interested in participating, the latest institutional-quality self-storage portfolio is available for investment now at: https://turbinecap.investnext.com/portal/offerings/8449/houston-storage/ — You've found the number one resource for financial education for aviators! Please consider leaving a rating and sharing this podcast with your colleagues in the aviation community, as it can serve as a valuable resource for all those involved in the industry.Remember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com! https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Join our growing com