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In Episode 22 of The Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we dive deep into creative real estate investing with Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, 4-time best-selling author, and Forbes Business Council member. With over 33 years of experience, Chris has weathered multiple market cycles and built a thriving real estate business without relying on banks or personal loans.

Chris shares how he transitioned from traditional financing to creative financing strategies, helping investors structure deals with no banks, no credit, and little to no money down. He also breaks down his "Three Paydays" system, a unique approach that generates upfront cash, monthly cash flow, and long-term wealth.

If you're looking to escape the 9-to-5, scale your portfolio, or learn how to buy real estate on your own terms, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why market cycles don’t matter when you use creative financing
✅ How to buy real estate without using banks or personal credit
✅ The “Three Paydays” system that generates long-term wealth

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] – Welcome & Chris’s journey into real estate
[00:05:12] – Surviving the 2008 crash & rewriting the rules of investing
[00:12:45] – The power of creative financing: subject-to, seller financing & lease purchases
[00:18:30] – The Three Paydays: How to generate multiple streams of income per deal
[00:23:10] – Mindset shifts for escaping the W-2 & achieving financial freedom

Ways to Connect with Chris Prefontaine:

📚 Free Book: https://wickedsmartbooks.com/
🌐 Website: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/
🎙️ Podcast: Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast

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In Episode 19 of the Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we talk multifamily real estate with Eric Lindsey, who has scaled his portfolio to 136 units as a general partner. Eric shares his journey from wholesaling single-family homes to building a sustainable investment career through mobile home parks and apartment syndications.

Discover why Eric transitioned from high-volume wholesaling to multifamily investing and how he’s leveraging his experience to generate long-term wealth through strategic acquisitions, smart partnerships, and hands-on education.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why mobile home parks are more resilient and profitable than you think
• How Eric transitioned from wholesaling to owning 136 units
• Strategies to raise capital—even without a deep network
• How passive investors can vet deals and sponsors
• The real returns of alternative investments like multifamily and mobile home parks

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] – Introduction: Meet Eric Lindsey
[00:02:45] – Eric’s first deals and early lessons from wholesaling
[00:06:12] – Building 150 new lots in a mobile home park
[00:10:40] – The education that shifted Eric’s investing approach
[00:15:05] – From podcast listener to real estate syndicator
[00:19:30] – Why mobile home parks offer better returns
[00:24:00] – What passive investors should know about underwriting
[00:28:48] – Overcoming the capital-raising challenge
[00:33:20] – The importance of partnerships and vetting
[00:37:55] – Eric’s advice to new general and passive investors
[00:41:30] – What’s next: Eric’s vision for thousands of units

Ways to Connect with Eric Lindsey:

• Website: moonlightcre.com
• Personal Website: ericlindseyml.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eric-lindsey-162255230
• Email: eric@moonlightequities.com
• Podcast: The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle and Syndication Show

If you're a busy professional looking to invest passively or make the leap into GP roles, this episode is packed with value. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform.

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In Episode 18 of the Stephen Lee-Thomas Show, we dive into the future of real estate investing with Ricardo Johnson, founder of Oases, a pioneering platform that leverages blockchain technology to make real estate investment more accessible. Through tokenized co-ownership, Ricardo is revolutionizing how investors can own fractional shares of income-generating luxury properties offering flexibility, security, and passive income without the traditional barriers of real estate ownership.

With a background in finance, real estate, and Web3, Ricardo shares his journey from traditional UK real estate investing to building a global, blockchain-powered investment platform. He breaks down how tokenization works, its advantages over traditional investing, and why crypto investors are turning to real estate for portfolio diversification.

If you’ve ever wondered how blockchain and real estate intersect or how you can invest in properties worldwide with just a few hundred dollars with this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

• What is blockchain and tokenization? (Explained in simple terms!)
• How Oases makes real estate investing accessible through blockchain
• The advantages of tokenized real estate vs. traditional investing
• How crypto investors can diversify into stable, income-generating assets
• The future of real estate investing in a digital economy

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] – Introduction: Who is Ricardo Johnson?
[00:02:15] – How blockchain is revolutionizing real estate investing
[00:06:42] – Ricardo’s background: From UK real estate to Web3 innovation
[00:12:30] – Explaining blockchain and tokenization in simple terms
[00:18:45] – How Oases works: A global real estate investment marketplace
[00:25:10] – The advantages of investing in tokenized real estate
[00:32:20] – Regulations, accredited investors, and accessibility
[00:38:15] – Where real estate tokenization is heading in the next 5-10 years
[00:40:00] – How to connect with Ricardo & start investing

Ways to Connect with Ricardo Johnson:

🌐 Website: ownoases.io
💼 LinkedIn: Ricardo C. Johnson
💬 Telegram: @RicoCJohnson

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