The Mike Litton Experience

The Mike Litton Experience


From Foreclosure to Fortune: How Chris Prefontaine Built a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Empire Without Banks

June 04, 2025

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Prefontaine, the founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, to uncover his remarkable journey from financial collapse during the Great Recession to building a multi-million dollar real estate education company—all without relying on banks or traditional financing.

After navigating loan modifications, short sales, and personal financial devastation, Chris reinvented his life by diving deep into creative real estate investing. He pioneered a 3-Payday system that has helped his family and coaching students generate consistent and scalable income, even in volatile markets.