The Best Ever CRE Show
Welcome to the Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily COMMERCIAL real estate podcast. Founded by Joe Fairless, a co-founder of Ashcroft Capital who went from buying $35,000 homes to controlling more than $2.7 billion in real estate assets, the Best Ever CRE Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors who want to build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world.
So if you want the real stories behind the good, the bad, and the worst ever deals — plus, insights into what really goes on in commercial real estate investing — you’re in the right place. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to uncover secrets and strategies YOU can use to become a better, more informed investor. This is the Best Ever CRE show.
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JF3752: Why Floor Plate Size Makes or Breaks Of...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Duanne Render, design manager at Gensler, joins host Amanda Cruise to discuss office-to-residential conversions. Render explains Gensler's proprietary algorithm for analyzing building conversion suitability, focusing on key factors like floor plate size, mechanical systems, and facade configuration.
27 min
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JF3751: The Truth About Bridge Debt & Why This ...
Billy Brown, founder of The Investors Capital Group LL/C and active investor, joins host Amanda Cruise. Brown shares his journey from professional golf to commercial lending and discusses his diverse portfolio, including an 82-unit multifamily property in Kentucky and a triple-net office building in Wisconsin.
27 min
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JF3750: The Wall of Doom, How the U.S. Treasury...
In this conversation, John and Brian discuss the implications of recent economic policies, particularly tariffs, on commercial real estate. They explore how these tariffs could lead to inflation, affect labor shortages, and impact construction costs.
36 min
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JF3749: Why This Texas Multifamily Owner Starte...
Slocomb Reed interviews Jacob Garza, founder of REEP Equity, focusing on the commercial real estate landscape, particularly in Texas. Jacob shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to real estate investor, discussing the operational strategies of REEP Equity, their market focus, and the current acquisition opportunities in Texas.
27 min
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JF3748: Why This Office Investor Is Still Seein...
In this episode, Amanda Cruise interviews Josh Sason, who shares his journey from launching a hedge fund at 22 to focusing on commercial real estate. Josh discusses his investment strategies in office properties during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced in the office market, and the lessons learned from his experiences.
32 min
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JF3747: When The City Engineer Gets Personal: A...
Joe Cornwell interviews Eduardo Viesca, managing partner of Manglar Capital, who shares his extensive experience in real estate investment.
24 min
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JF3746: Building Real Estate Influence Through ...
Matt Faircloth and David Pere discuss the intersection of social media and real estate investing, particularly focusing on how military veterans transition into real estate.
59 min
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JF3745: Smart Tax Strategy: Breaking Free from ...
n this episode, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Brett Swarts, founder and CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions. Brett shares his journey from struggling in the real estate market to managing over $150 million in assets.
38 min
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JF3744: Why Property Management Makes or Breaks...
In this conversation, Divya Smith, founder and CEO of Ascending Avenue Investments, shares her journey from a technology executive to a real estate investor.
20 min
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JF3743: Lifestyle Flex, Data Centers, and Emerg...
John Chang and Ben Lapidus delve into the world of niche real estate investments, focusing on unique concepts like flex space and data centers.
31 min
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JF3742: Mastering Land Development: Safari Glam...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Chang Liang, managing partner of Collective Acre, who shares insights into the glamping industry and the business model behind it.
28 min
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JF3741: Mobile Home Park Value-Add Deal Deep Di...
Ash Patel and Amanda Cruz discuss Amanda's recent acquisition of a mobile home park, detailing the challenges and strategies involved in the deal. They explore the negotiation process, financial insights, and the importance of understanding property dynamics.
24 min
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JF3740: Understanding Real Estate Market Phases...
Slocomb Reed interviews Forrest Corral, a principal at LTL Multifamily, who shares his extensive experience in the multifamily real estate sector.
26 min
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JF3739: Building Two Niche Real Estate Empires ...
In this conversation, Kevin Bupp discusses his extensive experience in real estate, particularly in mobile home parks. He shares insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the real estate market,
63 min
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JF3738: Private Money vs Flipping: Why Lending ...
Mike Seidl shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his first company in the medical alert industry to his current role as a private money lender in real estate. He discusses the transition from flipping houses to lending, the advantages of being in a lending position, and insights into the current real estate market.
26 min
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JF3737: Demystifying LIHTC Properties: The Hidd...
Mikhail Kaufman, COO of Kraft Capital Investments, discusses his expertise in managing LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) multifamily properties in Dallas-Fort Worth.
23 min
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JF3736: The Secret Life of Interest Rates — Inf...
John Chang and Ben Lapidus explore the current state of the real estate market in John's debut episode of "The Horizon with John Chang". They focus on the impact of interest rates, differing regional perspectives, and the long-term outlook for real estate investments.
28 min
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JF3735: Healthcare Development, Wedding Venues ...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Austin Hair, a real estate entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio including wedding venues and retail centers. Austin shares his journey from being a professional wakeboarder to becoming a successful real estate investor.
34 min
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JF3734: The Hidden Power of C-PACE: Why Most Re...
Joe Cornwell interviews Laura Rappaport, a founding partner of Northbridge, to discuss the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. Laura shares her extensive background in real estate and explains how C-PACE financing works, its benefits, and its eligibility criteria.
34 min
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JF3733: Structuring a No-Headache Bar Deal: Get...
Ash Patel shares his experiences and insights into investing in businesses, particularly in the bar and nightclub sector.
20 min
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JF3732: Making Taxes Work For You: Bonus Deprec...
Amanda Haan and Matt Faircloth discuss the current tax strategies for real estate investors, focusing on the implications of recent political changes and the impact of tax legislation on investment decisions.
61 min
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JF3731: Mastering Section 8 & Low-Income Housin...
Ray Glymph discusses his journey from experiencing homelessness to building a $10 million real estate portfolio focused on affordable housing.
21 min
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JF3730: From IT Manager to Multifamily Asset Ma...
Michael Webberley shares his journey into multifamily real estate syndication, discussing his background, the importance of building relationships, and the challenges faced in asset management.
17 min
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JF3729: From German Manufacturing COO to 6,000-...
Matias Gruenwald shares his journey from being a COO in a manufacturing company to becoming a successful real estate investor specializing in mobile home parks.
37 min
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JF3728: From Clinical Dietitian to 1,100-Unit P...
Joe Cornwell interviews Haley John, co-founder and managing partner of RH Capital, who shares her inspiring journey from being a clinical dietitian to a successful real estate investor.
26 min