189: How to Exit Your 9-5 in 18 Months (The "No-Bank" Real Estate Strategy)
Published on Jan 10, 2026, 5:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:41:05
Published on Jan 10, 2026, 5:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:41:05
Are you an ambitious professional feeling overworked and ready to reclaim 10-20 hours of your week? In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, Ted Phaeton sits down with real estate mogul Chris Prefontaine to break down the exact real estate strategy you need to exit your 9-5 and achieve financial freedom without ever stepping foot in a bank.
Chris reveals his "Three Paydays" framework—a proven system for creative real estate investing that uses owner financing and principal-only payments to build passive income and long-term wealth. If you’re a family-oriented leader looking for structure, brotherhood, and clarity, this is your roadmap to becoming a time-confident Noble Knight.
Chapters:
00:00 – Why most men feel isolated and unfulfilled in their pursuit of success.
02:18 – Resiliency: How Chris navigated the 2008 crash and came out debt-free.
05:14 – The 3-7 Year Rule: Why "Shiny Object Syndrome" is killing your progress.
07:48 – No-Bank Investing: A deep dive into owner financing and principal-only deals.
10:08 – The 18-Month Blueprint: How to transition from a W-2 to full-time investing.
20:48 – The Three Paydays Framework explained.
31:32 – Living the Dream: What life looks like with zero debt and total time freedom.
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