Chris Prefontaine breaks down why creative real estate works in every market—and why most investors quit before the breakthrough.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Chris Prefontaine returns to break down the fundamentals of creative real estate investing and why patience—not tactics—is the missing ingredient for most investors.

Chris shares his journey from traditional building and brokerage to getting crushed in the 2008 crash—and how that pain forced him to rethink everything. With no credit, no cash, and no desire to rely on banks again, Chris rebuilt his business using owner financing, lease-purchase, and subject-to strategies—eventually creating what he calls the 3-Payday System: getting paid upfront, monthly, and on the backend of every deal.

We dive deep into why it realistically takes 3–7 years to master any business, how unrealistic expectations sabotage investors, why drilling too many “wells” guarantees failure, and how creative real estate allows you to operate profitably in any market cycle—including COVID and today’s high-rate environment.

This episode is essential listening for investors tired of chasing tactics and ready to build something durable.

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Colton Pace explains why most property tax bills are wrong—and how homeowners and investors can reduce expenses without upfront risk.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Colton Pace, co-founder of Ownwell, breaks down one of the most overlooked wealth drains in real estate: property taxes that go unquestioned year after year.

Colton shares how his experience working with a multi-billion-dollar family office revealed a massive gap between how institutions manage real estate and how everyday owners do. That insight led to Ownwell—a platform designed to help homeowners and investors optimize their largest recurring expenses, including property taxes, insurance, utilities, and refinancing.

We dive into how property tax appeals actually work, why most assessments are inaccurate, and how Ownwell’s contingency-only model removes downside risk. Colton also shares real stories—from retirees nearly priced out of their homes to investors receiving massive tax refunds—along with lessons on delegation, scaling teams, and where AI truly helps (and where humans are still required).

If you own real estate and don’t actively manage your expenses, this episode could save you real money.

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After serving time in federal prison, Fuzzy Jardine rebuilt his life—and went on to build 150+ affordable homes in Hawaii using values-driven real estate.

In this episode of RealDealChat, Kolaiah “Fuzzy” Jardine shares one of the most powerful real estate journeys you’ll hear—rising from a troubled past and federal prison sentence to becoming a successful developer focused on affordable housing for local families in Hawaii.

Fuzzy walks through the mindset shift that changed everything, why investing in education (even when it felt impossible) was the turning point, and how surrounding himself with the right mentors accelerated his growth. We break down his first creative deal, how he learned development through partnerships, and how he now builds and sells brand-new homes at prices unheard of in Hawaii.

You’ll also hear why leading with people before profits matters, how values create better deals, how he funds projects entirely with other people’s money, and why documenting your journey attracts partners naturally.

This is a masterclass in resilience, alignment, and building real wealth the right way.

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