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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat with special guest Steve Mernick about his role as Head of Acquisitions at Original Real Estate. Steve explains how his work can help change the trajectory of the lives of the people they support and what he does to make that happen. He also shares a little bit about himself and how he went from hustling and working two jobs to making this his full-time passion.

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Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat with special guest Steve Mernick about his role as Head of Acquisitions at Original Real Estate. Steve explains how his work can help change the trajectory of the lives of the people they support and what he does to make that happen. He also shares a little bit about himself and how he went from hustling and working two jobs to making this his full-time passion.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.
• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Who Steve Mernick is and how he got into real estate
• What the function is for Head of Acquisitions of a rent-to-own real estate business
• Steve’s personal background and passion for woodworking
• What a day as Head of Acquisitions looks like
• The impact of Steve’s work and why he views it as “not just a transaction.”

Resources:

• Website: http://homeonyourterms.com/
• Instagram: instagram.com/homeonyourterms

Additional Resources:

• Original Real Estate Website: http://originalre.com/
• Contact Us: http://originalre.com/contact/

Steve’s Bio:

Steve Mernick is a Real Estate expert in Creative Financial Real Estate with over 4 years of experience in this RE niche. He is also a Creative financial RE coach and mentor to students both nationally and internationally. Steve’s expertise involves Real Estate deal structuring and Joint venture partnerships, and he and his wife, Lauren, are the founders of Home on Your Terms. Steve and Lauren have 2 children and two dogs, and in his free time, Steve can be found playing Cornhole.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire team at Original Real Estate take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine gives an in-depth look at the buyer journey working with Original Real Estate through rent-to-own. Nick explains his process of vetting potential buyers, the importance of ensuring a solid debt-to-income ratio, and how his team works with buyers to transition them from renters to homeowners.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Debt-to-Income Ratio – The

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine gives an in-depth look at the buyer journey working with Original Real Estate through rent-to-own. Nick explains his process of vetting potential buyers, the importance of ensuring a solid debt-to-income ratio, and how his team works with buyers to transition them from renters to homeowners.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Debt-to-Income Ratio – The percentage of your monthly pre-tax income that goes toward paying your existing debts and monthly bills.
• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.
• Deposit – An amount of money paid as an installment towards a purchase.
• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• A 10,000-foot view of how the process works when buying with Original Real Estate
• What the first steps are to becoming a rent-to-own buyer
• The monetary qualifications needed to ensure you will be successful in your rent-to-own journey
• How Original Real Estate helps buyers go from renters to homeowners
• What the non-negotiables are for buyers working with Original Real Estate
• How signing up for the email list will give you an exclusive look at homes before they are offered to the public

Resources:

• Original Real Estate Website: http://originalre.com/
• Contact Us: http://originalre.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire team at Original Real Estate take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about if Original Real Estate can make deals with your landlord so that you can rent-to-own the property. During the episode, they explain why they only work with properties that they control and challenges that may arise with your home deposit.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Equity – The difference in value between a home’s

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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about if Original Real Estate can make deals with your landlord so that you can rent-to-own the property. During the episode, they explain why they only work with properties that they control and challenges that may arise with your home deposit.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Equity – The difference in value between a home’s fair market value and the amount of outstanding debt on the home through mortgages or other types of liens.
• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.
• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why the rent that you’ve been paying for years in your current rental wouldn’t count towards your deposit if you now decided to purchase the home
• Why Original Real Estate can only offer rent-to-own deals on the properties that they control
• How agreeing on a deposit price with a current tenant and Original Real Estate can be challenging
• Why a landlord may not be interested in a rent-to-own deal, and what additional steps are required even if they are interested
• Why does any buyer, including tenants, have to be vetted by the Original Real Estate process

Resources:

• Original Real Estate website: http://originalre.com/
• Contact Us: http://originalre.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire team at Original Real Estate take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about why sellers choose to have Original Real Estate handle their rent-to-own properties instead of doing it themselves. They explain the importance of the systems and processes that they have in place and how those systems result in a more successful transaction. Nick and Zach also share how they work with buyers to ensure success on their end of the deal.

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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about why sellers choose to have Original Real Estate handle their rent-to-own properties instead of doing it themselves. They explain the importance of the systems and processes that they have in place and how those systems result in a more successful transaction. Nick and Zach also share how they work with buyers to ensure success on their end of the deal.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Equity – The difference in value between a home’s fair market value and the amount of outstanding debt on the home through mortgages or other types of liens.
• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.
• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why sellers trust Original Real Estate to handle their rent-to-own properties instead of trying to do it themselves
• What type of sellers Original Real Estate works with and what they expect out of the experience
• How Original Real Estate’s multi-layered processes help set their buyers up for success
• The importance of real estate experience in the rent-to-own business
• How the systems and processes Original Real Estate has in place benefit both buyers and sellers

Resources:

• Original Real Estate website: http://originalre.com/
• Contact Us: http://originalre.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire team at Original Real Estate take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat with special guest Devin Sheehan about his real estate journey. They discuss how Devin’s background in investing and flipping homes makes him a more informed real estate agent. Devin also shares his views on the importance of maintaining relationships with past clients and how it has led to his successful career in real estate.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat with special guest Devin Sheehan about his real estate journey. They discuss how Devin’s background in investing and flipping homes makes him a more informed real estate agent. Devin also shares his views on the importance of maintaining relationships with past clients and how it has led to his successful career in real estate.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Equity – The difference in value between a home’s fair market value and the amount of outstanding debt on the home through mortgages or other types of liens.
• Flipping – When a real estate investor purchases a distressed property or a home in need of repairs or renovation, makes the needed changes, then resells the property at a markup.
• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Who Devin Sheehan is and how he became a real estate agent and investor
• Why it’s beneficial to work with seasoned investors over traditional sellers
• What a day in Devin Sheehan’s business life looks like
• The importance of reputation and standards when flipping homes
• How long-term relationships can be advantageous to your real estate business

Resources:

• Website: devin.fitzpatrickteamluxury.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-sheehan-729337135/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devinsheehanrealestate/

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: http://originalre.com/
• Contact Us: http://originalre.com/contact/

Devin’s Bio:

Devin Sheehan, originally from upstate New York, has been living in Newport, Rhode Island and has a double major in Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship. He holds a strong background in sales, emerging technologies, and social media. His compassion for people and his ability to communicate effectively with his clients allows him to excel in real estate with the Fitzpatrick Team.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about the pitfalls that occur when working with lenders who are not familiar with the Pre Property Solutions rent-to-own program. They explain a current situation a buyer who chose their own lender is facing. Nick and Zach also share why they have spent time developing relationships with lenders.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lender –

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about the pitfalls that occur when working with lenders who are not familiar with the Pre Property Solutions rent-to-own program. They explain a current situation a buyer who chose their own lender is facing. Nick and Zach also share why they have spent time developing relationships with lenders.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lender – A bank, credit union, or other financial institution that provides mortgage loans to qualified buyers.
• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property before the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Pre Property Solutions refers buyers to specific lenders, even though they aren’t getting a kickback
• What happens when a lender can’t close a deal when their underwriters have never seen this type of agreement
• How not working with the lenders that Pre Property Solutions has built a relationship with can cause home buyers unnecessary stress
• What experience is Nick currently facing with a buyer who initially chose to find their own lender for their rent-to-own property
• What is the difference between lenders that Pre Property Solutions recommends and other traditional lenders

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach discuss the criteria behind receiving a mailer from their business. They detail who they target and why they think those houses are a good fit for their buyers. Nick and Zach also talk about their rebrand to Original Real Estate and what that means for their business.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Deposit – An amount of money paid

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach discuss the criteria behind receiving a mailer from their business. They detail who they target and why they think those houses are a good fit for their buyers. Nick and Zach also talk about their rebrand to Original Real Estate and what that means for their business.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Deposit – An amount of money paid as an installment towards a purchase.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• The types of mailers you may receive from Original Real Estate
• What properties are chosen to receive mailers and why
• Rebranding to Original Real Estate and what that means for buyers and sellers
• Who qualifies as a rent-to-own buyer
• How to know if the mailer you receive applies to you
• How to get in touch to learn more

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

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In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, host Zachary Beach and special guest Darin Garman chat about Darin’s transition from prison guard to real estate investor. They discuss what led Darin to make the change, the steps he took to reach $50 million in assets, and what he learned along the way.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Broker – A licensed real estate agent who holds expertise that can help people with

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just a Transaction, host Zachary Beach and special guest Darin Garman chat about Darin’s transition from prison guard to real estate investor. They discuss what led Darin to make the change, the steps he took to reach $50 million in assets, and what he learned along the way.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Broker – A licensed real estate agent who holds expertise that can help people with real estate transactions

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Who Darin Garman is and how he became a real estate investor
• How accurate thinking can change the trajectory of your life
• The difference between income and wealth
• How to own and manage for impact
• Why it’s important to give to others
• How to show up as the best version of yourself, both mentally and physically

Resources:

• Darin Garman’s website: www.daringarman.com

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Darin’s Bio:

Darin is an author with five books on real estate investing published, a former bank owner and board of director member, an owner and asset manager of over $50M in Heartland Investment Real Estate, and known as one of America’s top “Go-To Guys” for all things multi-family.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about how to sell your property subject to your existing financing. They explain what a subject to deal is, and why you may be interested. Nick and Zach also share if a subject to deal would work if you have equity in your home.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Subject to Deal – A homeowner sells their property, the buyer takes ownership, but the homeowner retains

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about how to sell your property subject to your existing financing. They explain what a subject to deal is, and why you may be interested. Nick and Zach also share if a subject to deal would work if you have equity in your home.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Subject to Deal – A homeowner sells their property, the buyer takes ownership, but the homeowner retains their mortgage for a period of time.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What is a subject to deal
• Why a subject to deal would work best for you
• How a subject to deal could be beneficial if you’re looking for debt relief
• Why someone moving out of state or out of the country may be interested in a subject to deal
• How would you be able to hold your equity if you choose to do a subject to deal
• Why a subject to deal is a good option for home sellers who no longer want to be liable for their home

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

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In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and sales expert, John Martinez. John explains how sellers can make sure that they’re getting the best price for their property, and what buyers can do to put their best foot forward when making offers. He also offers insights into how to go through negotiations properly.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What is one thing that

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In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and sales expert, John Martinez. John explains how sellers can make sure that they’re getting the best price for their property, and what buyers can do to put their best foot forward when making offers. He also offers insights into how to go through negotiations properly.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What is one thing that a seller can do to ensure they are getting the best price for their property
• Why you should never take the first offer that a buyer offers you when selling your home
• What can a buyer do to get the best deal on a home
• Why you should not increase your offer during negotiations unless you get a concession from the other side
• How sales is really just having an open conversation with someone

Resources:

• Websites:
  • https://midwestrev.com/
  • https://midwestrev.com/free-videos-sign-up/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmartinezsalestraining/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidwestRevenueGroup
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidwestRevenue

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

John’s Bio:

Over 20 years, John Martinez has gone from a struggling all-commission insurance salesperson to a nationally recognized sales expert. Along his journey, John has held many sales-related roles: Account Executive, Sales Manager, VP of Sales, Sales & Marketing Director, and Corporate Sales Trainer.

John has completed over 4,000 hours of study on sales and how people actually make decisions…what REALLY drives them to take action. His approach to sales combines neuroscience, experimental and behavioral economics, and cognitive and social psychology.

John has personally trained over 200 RE investment companies, hundreds of salespeople, and acquisition agents, and has achieved amazing results. John is the go-to expert in the field of REI Acquisitions & Sales. Today, he works with the best-of-the-best in the REI Industry…the top 5% who are doing between 50 and 1,000 deals per year.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about the options available for buyers who cannot or will not take out a loan. They discuss a buyer who could not pay any interest due to religion and entrepreneurs who will not ever borrow money. Nick and Zach also share how Pre Property Solutions is a good option for buyers who want to put down a large deposit.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach chat about the options available for buyers who cannot or will not take out a loan. They discuss a buyer who could not pay any interest due to religion and entrepreneurs who will not ever borrow money. Nick and Zach also share how Pre Property Solutions is a good option for buyers who want to put down a large deposit.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What options do you have to buy a home if your religion doesn’t allow you to pay interest
• How Pre Property Solutions can be more flexible for buyers that want to pay in cash
• What does Pre Property Solutions offer that traditional banks do not
• Why Pre Property Solutions is a great option for entrepreneurs who will never take out a loan
• How a lease option buyer was able to put down a $100,000 deposit on a $250,000 home

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and Real Estate Investor, Ola Dantis. He explains his journey of immigrating to the United States from Nigeria and building a million-dollar real estate business. Ola also explains that success does not come easily, and how to overcome the challenges by sticking to your values and goals.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Ola moved

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and Real Estate Investor, Ola Dantis. He explains his journey of immigrating to the United States from Nigeria and building a million-dollar real estate business. Ola also explains that success does not come easily, and how to overcome the challenges by sticking to your values and goals.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Ola moved to the United States not searching for the American dream
• How success comes to us, and why we have a choice if we go after it or not
• What book Ola found was a pattern in successful people’s lives and how the book impacted his life
• What was the biggest challenge of adjusting to life in the United States, and how Ola overcame it
• Why Ola believes that America is the best country on the planet
• Why flipping houses may not be ideal for perfectionists
• How to purchase commercial properties, and why it’s necessary to have a team of people assisting you

Resources:

• Podcast: https://www.dwellynn.com/show
• Website: https://www.dwellynn.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oladantis/?hl=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dwellynn/?trk=biz-companies-cym
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwellynnLLC/
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/dwellynn
• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Ola’s Bio:

Ola Dantis is a real estate investor helping people generate passive income through real estate. An entrepreneur at heart, he brings his experience in owning and managing cash-flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a manager for a Fortune 10 company. Ola is an alumnus of the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom graduating with bachelors’ and masters’ degrees. Ola is also an active member of the Urban Land Institute [ULI].

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine chats with Lisa and Steven Shepherd to discuss how they went from buyers to working with the Pre Property Solutions team as seller specialists. Lisa and Steven share what the daily responsibilities of a seller specialist are, and how they help educate buyers and sellers about the opportunity of a terms deal. They also share how buyers and sellers often choose to work with Pre Property Solutions to save

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine chats with Lisa and Steven Shepherd to discuss how they went from buyers to working with the Pre Property Solutions team as seller specialists. Lisa and Steven share what the daily responsibilities of a seller specialist are, and how they help educate buyers and sellers about the opportunity of a terms deal. They also share how buyers and sellers often choose to work with Pre Property Solutions to save on additional realtor fees.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How Steve and Lisa initially discovered Pre Property Solutions as potential buyers
• What led Steve and Lisa to become seller specialists on the Pre Property Solutions acquisition team
• How Pre Property Solutions offers continued support and education to it’s seller specialists
• What is the daily role of a seller specialist in Pre Property Solutions and how they assist buyers with their property
• Why buyers and sellers choose to buy/sell their homes through a terms deal to avoid additional real estate fees

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and Certified Financial Planner, Mark Willis. He explains his journey to understanding how money really works after accumulating over $100k in student loan debt. Mark also shares how we are all in the banking business whether we realize it or not, and the importance of being in control of our finances.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and Certified Financial Planner, Mark Willis. He explains his journey to understanding how money really works after accumulating over $100k in student loan debt. Mark also shares how we are all in the banking business whether we realize it or not, and the importance of being in control of our finances.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Opportunity Cost – The loss that you could have gained when making an alternative choice.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How Mark went on a journey to understanding how money really works after accumulating over $100k in student loan debt
• Why we are all in the banking business, whether we realize it or not, even if we pay with cash
• How to become your own banker or your own source of financing
• What is the number one mistake people make with their money
• Why it’s important to understand your finances and not leave control of your money in someone else’s hands

Resources:

• Stay up to date with the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™: https://bit.ly/boyfuture
• Lake Growth Website: https://lakegrowth.com/
• Mark's LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/marklakegrowth
• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Mark’s Bio:

Mark Willis is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy, and your future. After graduating with six figures of student loan debt, and as he watched everybody lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008 he knew that he needed to find a more predictable way to meet his financial objectives and those of his clients. Mark is now a Certified Financial Planner, a two-time best-selling author, and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with proven tax-efficient financial solutions. He specializes in building custom-tailored financial strategies that are unknown to typical start jockeys, attorneys, and other gurus as co-host of the Not Your Average Financial podcast, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement that you won’t outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their source of financing, and to create a tax-free income and retirement.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss the misconceptions surrounding down payments on a home. They explain why the majority of Pre Property Solutions buyers do not need to make an additional down payment when they get a loan. They also share some of the rare scenarios where a buyer would need to put additional money down. Nick and Zach also explain how buyers build equity into their homes during the lease term.

Glossary

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss the misconceptions surrounding down payments on a home. They explain why the majority of Pre Property Solutions buyers do not need to make an additional down payment when they get a loan. They also share some of the rare scenarios where a buyer would need to put additional money down. Nick and Zach also explain how buyers build equity into their homes during the lease term.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why most buyers who work with Pre Property Solutions do not need to put down an additional down payment
• How you make payments during your lease that contribute to your down payment and help increase the odds of you securing a loan
• What rare scenarios would cause a buyer to need to come up with an additional down payment
• Why buyers can’t just pay their down payment at the end of the lease before getting a loan
• Why your monthly rent does not go towards your down payment, and how it doesn’t lead to success

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and former Pre Property Solutions client, Denise Rossi. She explains how filing for bankruptcy prevented her from using conventional options to buy and purchase her home. Denise also explains how her family’s experience of working with Pre Property Solutions twice, influenced them to help other families find unconventional ways to buy and sell their homes.

Glossary

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and former Pre Property Solutions client, Denise Rossi. She explains how filing for bankruptcy prevented her from using conventional options to buy and purchase her home. Denise also explains how her family’s experience of working with Pre Property Solutions twice, influenced them to help other families find unconventional ways to buy and sell their homes.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.
• Equity – The difference in value between a home’s fair market value and the amount of outstanding debt on the home through mortgages or other types of liens.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How Denise experienced a win-win of buying and selling a property with Pre Property Solutions
• Why Denise’s declaration of bankruptcy prevented her from buying a property through traditional methods
• How Denise and her husband help other buyers with their unique perspective of being in their shoes previously
• What lessons did Denise learn from buying and selling a home with Pre Property Solutions
• How Denise is currently helping buyers and sellers with lease options
• Why there are fewer people currently looking for an unconventional sale

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Denise’s Bio:

Denise Rossi is a real estate investor, who has the unique perspective of being in her client’s shoes. She and her husband worked with Pre Property Solutions as both a buyer and as a seller. After going through issues, like many others, when trying to sell and to buy they were frustrated by the state of the current real estate and finance market. After finding a way to solve their problems by both buying a home through a rental home program and selling property now Denise is helping buyers and sellers out there to do the same thing find creative options to buy and sell their homes in the Boston area.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss how working with an attorney that is not experienced or specialized in real estate could ruin your unconventional deal. They also explain how working with inexperienced attorneys can cost you additional money and what questions you should ask when selecting legal counsel for your lease agreement.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option –

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss how working with an attorney that is not experienced or specialized in real estate could ruin your unconventional deal. They also explain how working with inexperienced attorneys can cost you additional money and what questions you should ask when selecting legal counsel for your lease agreement.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why you may experience hiccups or challenges if your attorney is not experienced or specialized in real estate
• How you could potentially spend additional money if you work with an attorney without real estate experience
• Why asking two specific questions can ensure that you are working with the right legal counsel for your creative real estate deal
• What steps should you take when selecting an attorney for your lease purchase or owner-financed agreement
• Why attorneys without real estate experience may advise that you shouldn’t do an unconventional real estate deal

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with TED Speaker, Author, and Educator Adam Carroll. He explains how he utilizes his subconscious mind to work through complex questions. Adam also shares the importance of preparation for success, and how many hours he prepared for his TED talks. Adam also provides insight into why homeowners tend to be wealthier than those who don’t own property.

What you’ll learn about in this

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with TED Speaker, Author, and Educator Adam Carroll. He explains how he utilizes his subconscious mind to work through complex questions. Adam also shares the importance of preparation for success, and how many hours he prepared for his TED talks. Adam also provides insight into why homeowners tend to be wealthier than those who don’t own property.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Adam believes it is important to always remain a student in life
• How instilling small positive financial habits in children will set them up for life
• Why and how should we ask complex questions to our subconscious mind
• What lessons Adam learned from having two TED talks
• How owning a home helps people become wealthier in their lives

Resources:

• Website: http://www.adamspeaks.com/
• www.theshredmethod.com
• www.adamcarroll.info
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcarrollspeaks/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamSpeaks/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamCarroll

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Adam’s Bio:

Adam Carroll is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert, author of Winning the Money Game: 30 days to 1000, and Mastery of Money for Students. He is a two-time TED Talk speaker, one of his top talks passing 4 million views. He is the creator of the Broke, Busted and Disgusted documentary which has been played in hundreds of high schools and colleges, and is featured on CNBC and available on iTunes. He is the Founder and Curator of www.masteryofmoney.com and a contributor to the Huffington Post. Adam has presented at over 750 college and university campuses, hundreds of leadership symposiums, and countless local and regional events. His passion is helping people build a bigger life, not a bigger lifestyle.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine discusses the different loan options available for buyers at the end of their rent-to-own agreement. He explains what loan most Pre Property Solutions buyers are the best fit for, and how much of a deposit he recommends and why the amount you put down can be beneficial.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Rent-to-own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine discusses the different loan options available for buyers at the end of their rent-to-own agreement. He explains what loan most Pre Property Solutions buyers are the best fit for, and how much of a deposit he recommends and why the amount you put down can be beneficial.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Rent-to-own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.
• Lender – A bank, credit union, or other financial institution that provides mortgage loans to qualified buyers.
• Deposit – An amount of money paid as an installment towards a purchase.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How Pre Property Solutions help to educate buyers throughout the process
• Are buyers restricted to a certain type of loan at the end of their rent-to-own agreement
• What differences should buyers be aware of when selecting an FHA loan vs a conventional loan
• Why is a conventional loan typically considered best for Pre Property Solutions buyers
• Why does Pre Property Solutions recommend that their buyers get over a 10% deposit on the home
• Why is an additional downpayment is needed for some buyers

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zach Beach speak with Chris Prefontaine of Pre Property Solutions. He explains why he started Pre Property Solutions after facing his own credit challenges, following the 2008 market crash. Chris also provides insight into why sellers are interested in working with the company, even if they aren’t in financial despair.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zach Beach speak with Chris Prefontaine of Pre Property Solutions. He explains why he started Pre Property Solutions after facing his own credit challenges, following the 2008 market crash. Chris also provides insight into why sellers are interested in working with the company, even if they aren’t in financial despair.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Estate planning: the preparation of determining what happens to your assets in the event of death of incapacitation

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Chris started Pre Property Solutions back in 2012
• How Pre Property Solutions helps both buyers and sellers facing challenges buying a home
• What are five scenarios where sellers would care about working with Pre Property Solutions
• What has been the biggest evolution of Pre Property Solutions since including Nick and Zach in the business
• How Pre Property Solutions can help you regardless of location or budget

Resources:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisprefontaine
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHRISPRE
• SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar
• SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook
• SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook
• SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Chris’s Bio:

Chris is the three-time best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms: Create Continuous Cash Flow Now, Without Using Your Cash or Credit. He’s also the founder of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast.

Chris has been in real estate for over 30 years. His experience includes the construction of over 100 single-family and duplex homes (mostly in the 1990’s and selectively to date), has owned a Realty Executives Franchise (Massachusetts 1994-2000) as broker/owner which maintained high per-agent standards and eventually sold to Coldwell Banker in 2000. The 2000’s included coaching ½ million and higher REALTORs® in order to scale & automate their business throughout the US and Canada. He also participated (and still does selectively) in doing condo conversions (multi-family homes to condos) and “raise the roof” projects (converting single-family ranches to colonials in growth neighborhoods).

Chris has been a big advocate of constant education and participates regularly in high-end mastermind groups, as well as consults with private mentors. He runs his own buying and selling businesses with his family team, which buys 2-5 properties monthly, so they’re in the trenches every single week. They also help clients do the same thing around the country.

Chris and his family team have done over 80 million in real estate transactions. They mentor, coach, consult, and actually partner with students around the country (by application only) to do exactly what they do.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine discusses securing a loan before the rent-to-own agreement expiration date. He explains why Pre Property Solutions puts buyers in touch with lenders that are familiar with the process, and why you may want to avoid working with lenders you know that haven’t worked on unconventional deals.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Rent-to-own – An agreement

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine discusses securing a loan before the rent-to-own agreement expiration date. He explains why Pre Property Solutions puts buyers in touch with lenders that are familiar with the process, and why you may want to avoid working with lenders you know that haven’t worked on unconventional deals.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Rent-to-own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.
• Lender – A bank, credit union, or other financial institution that provides mortgage loans to qualified buyers.
• Deposit – An amount of money paid as an installment towards a purchase.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Pre Property Solutions reaches out 10-12 months before the expiration of an agreement to connect buyers with a lender
• Why is it easier to work with a lender that is already familiar with rent-to-own deals
• How buyers put themself at risk when they are not proactive about getting their loan
• Why does Pre Property Solutions refer buyers to lenders even if they don’t get a referral fee
• How many months could it take to secure a home loan from a lender

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with Scott Ulmer of Little Pink Houses of America. He explains how he helps buyers who can afford payments but are unable to qualify for a mortgage. Scott also shares how he helps sellers who have the time to wait to cash out, receive an additional 10 to 15% return on their home.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with Scott Ulmer of Little Pink Houses of America. He explains how he helps buyers who can afford payments but are unable to qualify for a mortgage. Scott also shares how he helps sellers who have the time to wait to cash out, receive an additional 10 to 15% return on their home.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.
• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.
• Forbearance – Temporary financial relief from the obligation of making a payment on a debt. A forbearance is an option for a lender or creditor who wants to extend the opportunity to postpone repayment to a borrower who is experiencing financial difficulties or personal hardship.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How Scott was able to purchase his first home at only 14 years old
• How Scott’s company helps people who can afford a mortgage but can’t qualify, become homeowners
• Why sellers who can wait 12 to 18 months before being cashed out, they can see a 10-15% additional return
• What does preeminence mean, and how it applies to Scott’s real estate business
• Why having a business that gives back to the community is a recipe for success

Resources:

• Website:
  • http://scotulmer.net/
  • https://www.pinkhousesofamerica.com/
• LinkedIn:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ulmer
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/naremm
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlepinkhouses4u/

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Scott’s Bio:

Scott has always had a passion for real estate. At just 14 years old Scott bought his own home after buying and selling a car that he found at a yard sale. From then on, he knew he had a natural talent for negotiating and selling homes. Recognizing he yearned to be part of the business world from a young age Scott graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in business, finance, and Communication Studies.

After graduating, he won the 20 under 40 award at 26 for a business he founded called, Aspiring Minds of Toledo. Scott then entered his family real estate business that ended up being far from what he expected. Though the outcome of his family business was not ideal. Scott did gain proficient professional skills and expertise he used throughout his career in real estate.

Now, Scott recently started his own company dedicated to mentoring and training those who want to become real estate agents, or who wish to become property buyers or sellers. Scott has experienced over 1500 lease options, land contracts, owner financing, subject two’s, and now wants to share his business strategies with the world. Scott has a compilation of videos and other mentoring resources that help his clients learn about these kinds of investment strategies so they can excel in the world of real estate just as he has.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Zach Beach discusses the purpose behind Pre Property Solutions. He also shares real-life examples of the unforeseen financial and real estate challenges they’ve helped buyers and sellers get through.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Zach Beach discusses the purpose behind Pre Property Solutions. He also shares real-life examples of the unforeseen financial and real estate challenges they’ve helped buyers and sellers get through.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Rent-to-Own – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What is the purpose of Pre Property Solutions
• How Pre Property Solutions can help during unforeseen financial or real estate challenges
• What are examples of the challenges that Pre Property Solutions helps solve
• Why someone who has recently lost a child or went through a divorce would want to work with Pre Property Solutions
• What are some of the struggles that homeowners with a second home face

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach speak with Greg and Cami Goucher of Mingo Properties. They explain how they help home buyers and sellers lock in equity and get the most out of a property with a terms deal. Greg and Cami also share what makes a buyer a good fit for their lease-purchase contracts.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach speak with Greg and Cami Goucher of Mingo Properties. They explain how they help home buyers and sellers lock in equity and get the most out of a property with a terms deal. Greg and Cami also share what makes a buyer a good fit for their lease-purchase contracts.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why did Cami and Greg quit their W2 jobs to pursue terms real estate
• How a buyer can lock in their equity at the beginning of a deal
• What are the benefits of a lease purchase for a home seller
• How sellers can get the most out of a property by doing a lease-purchase deal
• What would make a buyer not a good fit for a lease-purchase contract with Mingo Properties

Resources:

• Website: http://mingoproperties.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mingo.properties/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mingo.properties/

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Greg and Cami’s Bio:

Greg and Cami are real estate investors in Ohio and are Co-Founders of Mingo Properties. They understand that life brings challenges that we cannot always foresee. They have experienced divorce, blending a family, being adult learners, and financial challenges. Last year they both left their full-time W2’s to pursue their entrepreneurial dream. They bring empathy, compassion, and honesty to their business and those they work with. Greg and Cami are also certified coaches for Smart Real Estate and coach others in the Terms Real Estate niche.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss how a banker who has worked in the finance industry for twenty years was able to benefit from selling his home outside of the traditional market. They also share how PreProperty Solutions helps sellers who are moving across the country.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss how a banker who has worked in the finance industry for twenty years was able to benefit from selling his home outside of the traditional market. They also share how PreProperty Solutions helps sellers who are moving across the country.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What benefits a banker has in selling to a real estate investor
• Why do sellers have to pay out of pocket when they sell their home
• How someone who spent 20 years in finance isn’t aware of working with investors likes Pre Property Solutions
• Why the traditional real estate market doesn’t work for everyone, even people who aren’t in financial distress
• Why sellers who are moving across the country benefit from working with Pre Property Solutions

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with CEO, Bestselling Author, and host of the Think Bigger Podcast show–Justin Stoddart. He explains how he helps sellers and buyers close on their homes with title and escrow. Justin also shares the model that he’s developed to help real estate agents get to their clients.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Title: insurance that offers protection

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with CEO, Bestselling Author, and host of the Think Bigger Podcast show–Justin Stoddart. He explains how he helps sellers and buyers close on their homes with title and escrow. Justin also shares the model that he’s developed to help real estate agents get to their clients.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Title: insurance that offers protection to home buyers against accidental or malicious acts.
• Escrow: a third party company that holds assets and money of both parties during a transaction.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What is title insurance and escrow
• How title insurance ensures that you don’t inherit the sellers baggage
• Why it’s important to focus on a life of a significance rather than success
• What is the Upstream Model and how it helps real estate agents
• Why you should always prioritize your home life, ahead of success

Resources:

• Website: https://justinstoddart.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/justinstoddart
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinstoddart/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinstoddart/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkbiggerrealestateshow
• Podcast: https://justinstoddart.com/podcast/
• Paperback Book: https://justinstoddart.com/book
• Free Ebook: https://justinstoddart.com/freebook/

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Justin Stoddart’s Bio:

Justin finished his Bachelor’s degree in construction management and business. He self-funded his college education by partnering with investors to flip homes, owning and operating a home services business and then working for a high-end home builder, which later led Justin to form his own high-end home building company. In 2007 his company built the featured home of the area’s Parade of Homes.

Despite rapid growth and success in the early to mid 2000’s in luxury home building, the market crash forced deep introspection and Justin came to realize that his passion wasn’t building homes, but rather building business and building people.

Over the past two decades, Justin has owned, ran and grown small businesses, becoming an expert and thought leader in marketing, branding and business strategy.

Now, his day-to-day entails being knee-to-knee with professionals through individual or team consultations, training and masterminds. In these settings, Justin is positioned on the front lines to help identify the biggest challenges facing professional industries and the subsequent opportunities that always follow.

He recognizes the urgent need to help inspire industry professionals to Think Bigger. As an industry challenger, educator and leader, Justin is intent on helping to reshape the value proposition of well-paid professionals so that they can have a life of success and significance, income and impact.

He is the host of the Think Bigger Real Estate Show where he interviews the biggest thinkers and highest achievers in the real estate industry. Justin is also an author and a nationally recognized, award-winning producer and speaker/trainer.

He is also the International Best-Selling Author of The Upstream Model- Hidden Secrets to Building a Massive Referral Business While Crushing Big Tech Competitors.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss rent-to-own buyers working with Pre Property Solutions this month. They explain how the journey of the self-employed buyers often differs from traditional employees. They also share how having a 20% downpayment can benefit you.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.
• Deposit –

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick and Zachary discuss rent-to-own buyers working with Pre Property Solutions this month. They explain how the journey of the self-employed buyers often differs from traditional employees. They also share how having a 20% downpayment can benefit you.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Down payment – An initial payment made when purchasing a home.
• Deposit – An amount of money paid as an installment towards a purchase.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• What benefits rent to own buyers receive while working with Pre Property Solutions
• Why Pre Property Solutions would like to see their rent to own buyers get to a 10% down payment
• How Pre Property Solutions can get rent to own buyers to never need a bank once they get their downpayment to 20%
• Why do some buyers who make more money, and have better credit than others need more time to qualify for a loan
• How self-employed business owners experience a different situation with their accounting than other buyers

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach speak with Dan Breslin of Diamond Equity Investments. He explains how he helps clean up neighborhoods by flipping outdated houses. He also shares how families can close the chapter without altering their memories by selling directly to an investor.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Flipping – When a real estate investor purchases a

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach speak with Dan Breslin of Diamond Equity Investments. He explains how he helps clean up neighborhoods by flipping outdated houses. He also shares how families can close the chapter without altering their memories by selling directly to an investor.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Flipping – When a real estate investor purchases a distressed property or a home in need of repairs or renovation, makes the needed changes, then resells the property at a markup.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How Dan was able to start a career flipping houses after jail
• Why some people would rather forego making more profit and sell their home as-is
• How it is often simpler to sell to an investor than with a realtor
• Why the key to flipping houses is the fast and convenient sale
• How Diamond Equity Investments helps sellers close deals within hours or a few weeks

Resources:

• Website: https://diamondequity.com

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Dan Breslin’s Bio:

Dan Breslin is the current host of the REI Diamonds Podcast. He is the Founder and President of Diamond Equity Investments, a quick flip investing company with yearly revenues of over $3 million currently operating in Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa, and Miami. Since founding the company in 2006, he has closed hundreds of deals, all of those deals off-market except one, and that one was a bad deal. The one deal that he used an agent, he lost money on. These days, he does between anywhere from 25 and 50 deals, dealing directly with the seller every single month.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine discusses a real-life case study of a Pre Property Solutions buyer that recently closed on their loan. He also shares a realistic timeframe for the loan process, and why it’s important to work with lenders that are familiar with the lease-purchase agreement.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine discusses a real-life case study of a Pre Property Solutions buyer that recently closed on their loan. He also shares a realistic timeframe for the loan process, and why it’s important to work with lenders that are familiar with the lease-purchase agreement.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.
• Lender – A bank, credit union, or other financial institution that provides mortgage loans to qualified buyers.
• Deposit – An amount of money paid as an installment towards a purchase.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why Nick reaches out to the buyer and seller after closing a deal
• What happens when a buyer is ready to start the process to get their loan
• How long it typically takes a buyer to close on a loan
• Why Pre Property Solutions likes to refer buyers to familiar lenders
• How a seller can get rid of an asset without dealing with any problems that arise

Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with Gerry DeLang of EndTaxProblems. He explains how he helps individuals and business owners alleviate their stress and anxiety from dealing with complications from the IRS. He also shares how a simple 15-minute conversation can answer unknown questions to immediately help you feel in control and at ease.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Statute

Episode Topic:

In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with Gerry DeLang of EndTaxProblems. He explains how he helps individuals and business owners alleviate their stress and anxiety from dealing with complications from the IRS. He also shares how a simple 15-minute conversation can answer unknown questions to immediately help you feel in control and at ease.

Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode:

• Statute of limitations: a law that sets the maximum amount of time that someone can legally file a lawsuit.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• How the IRS causes anxiety and worries within home life and personal relationships
• What is the simplest thing you can do to reduce the stress of problems with the IRS
• How the statute of limitations affects back tax payments
• Why do many people think that others don’t suffer from IRS complications
• How to get back on track after being a non-filer for several years

Resources:

• Website: https://endtaxproblems.com

Additional Resources:

• Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/
• Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/

Gerry DeLang’s Bio:

In 2001, reacting to a huge need in the marketplace, Gerry DeLang founded EndTaxProblems to help taxpayers navigate and resolve their very painful IRS Issues. His company has successfully represented thousands of people over the years, restoring peace and sanity to their lives. They have helped folks from all walks of life, from the long-term nonfiler to the affluent business-facing payroll tax and personal tax issues. Oftentimes life events, health crises, divorce, business failure, accidents, etc throw what was once an orderly financial life into disarray. Never mind the great crashes of the internet bubble and the real estate meltdown. The real estate meltdown caused business issues, personal issues, and commercial real estate debt issues to increase even more.

His team of seasoned Enrolled Agents and tax professionals has worked together for almost 20 years, handling all kinds of issues successfully.

So, if you have tax problems large or small, business or personal, from the simple to the most complex, they are here to serve.

Nick’s Bio:

In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn’t walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children’s hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity.

Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick’s real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say.

Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer’s credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home.

Zachary’s Bio:

Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions.

At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property.

If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.