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

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