# How to Get Started in Real Estate (and Win Big) with Chris Prefontaine Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/breakaway-wealth-podcast-937421/how-to-get-started-in-real-estate-and-win-big-with-chris-prefontaine Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/breakaway-wealth-podcast-937421/how-to-get-started-in-real-estate-and-win-big-with-chris-prefontaine.md Podcast: [Breakaway Wealth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/breakaway-wealth-podcast-937421) Published: 2026-03-24T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://breakawaywealth.libsyn.com/how-to-get-started-in-real-estate-and-win-big-with-chris-prefontaine Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/breakawaywealth/Breakaway_Wealth_390._Chris_Prefontaine-final_version.mp3?dest-id=809475 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breakaway-wealth-podcast-937421/episodes/how-to-get-started-in-real-estate-and-win-big-with-chris-prefontaine Duration seconds: 1680 ## Resource Most people say they want to get into real estate - and very few actually take the first step. In this episode, Jim Oliver sits down with Chris Prefontaine to talk about what separates people who keep learning from people who actually start doing deals. Chris explains why experience matters, why most real estate education falls short, and how mentorship, accountability, and hands-on guidance can shorten the learning curve fast. They also get into the danger of shiny objects, the cost of waiting too long, and why the right coach can change everything. This is a practical conversation for anyone who wants to stop sitting on the sidelines and start building real cash flow. Key Takeaways Experience matters, especially in real estate Reading and learning is not the same as doing deals Accountability is often the difference between interest and commitment The right mentor can help you avoid expensive mistakes Real estate creates a path to cash flow and long-term freedom If you want a different financial future, you cannot stay on the sidelines. At some point, you have to stop consuming information and start taking action. Connect with Chris: Website: smartrealestatecoach.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/smartrealestatecoach/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/smartrealestatecoach/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/smartrealestatecoach ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/breakaway-wealth-podcast-937421/episodes/how-to-get-started-in-real-estate-and-win-big-with-chris-prefontaine/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/breakaway-wealth-podcast-937421/how-to-get-started-in-real-estate-and-win-big-with-chris-prefontaine.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.