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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JF1505: Eliminating The Maintenance Headache Fo...
If you have ever managed a property, you know the huge headache that comes with maintenance. Ray and his company, Property Meld, have a solution. They have created an automated software just for maintenance. So turn on this episode if you manage...
26 min
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JF1504: He Scaled To 121 Units In Just Over 1 Y...
What a treat we have for you today! What investors wouldn’t like to hear the story of someone who went from 0 to 121 units in just over 1 year? Even if you are a high level investor, you can always learn from a story like this. If you’re just...
23 min
2503
JF1503: Locate Your Major Revenue Stream And Ta...
Evan has a very interesting take on how investors and entrepreneurs can take control of their revenue streams. He is an investor himself and also consults others with their businesses. Hear what he has to say about what he calls a value proposition...
26 min
2504
JF1502: Avoid Banks And Buy On Terms #Situation...
Chris is back on the show to share a situation with us that helped him grow, and happens to be a situation many real estate investors encounter themselves. Sometimes we just can’t find all the money we need to complete a deal. Wouldn’t it be nice...
19 min
2505
JF1501: 4 Syndication Lessons Learned From Visi...
Theo recently went to a broker’s recent apartment sales, comparing the actual property to the OM. He found some very surprising and sneaky tactics the broker had done to make the property seem better than it actually was. Hear what lessons there are...
21 min
2506
JF1500: Are You Ready To Become An Apartment Sy...
For part two of Are You Ready To Become An Apartment Syndicator - Theo will be telling us about the education side of doing your own apartment syndication. You’ll need to know the lingo and be able to talk the talk as well as walk the walk when...
30 min
2507
JF1499: Are You Ready To Become An Apartment Sy...
Theo is back for his third installment of the new segment, Syndication School. Today he’ll be discussing the experience that you need to have before attempting an apartment syndication. You may be surprised at the level of experience you need when...
26 min
2508
JF1498: Build & Scale A Huge Cash-Flowing Portf...
As a lawyer, entrepreneur, and active investor, John knows a lot about scaling his portfolio while working as a lawyer, and his other businesses. He’s done a lot of unique and interesting upgrades to properties and is continuing his growth still....
29 min
2509
JF1497: Leaving Insurance Sales For More Secure...
AJ has built up a $100 million portfolio in real estate. He took a lot of the skills from his previous job as an insurance salesman. Hear why he decided to leave that job behind and venture into real estate, and how he built up such a large portfolio....
25 min
2510
JF1496: How To Raise Money For Single Family Ho...
Dan has been on the show a couple of times to discuss his real estate investing and share knowledge with us. Today, he’s back to teach us about how he raises money for single family flips. Dan has ways to get creative for finding money for his...
26 min
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JF1495: 3 Ways To Make Your Deals Pencil For Af...
Eddie is a returning guest who is back today to tell us about affordable housing. We’ll hear why he chooses to go with affordable housing and why he thinks more deals can be made if you can do affordable housing with your properties of potential...
20 min
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JF1494: Secret to Qualifying Apartment Syndicat...
Joe and Theo are back for another edition of Follow Along Friday, this time talking about team building and mindset. They’ll tell us what to look for in a good team member, as well as how to define roles within your team. Then Joe will tell us about...
34 min
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JF1493: Why Apartment Syndications? Part 2 of 2...
Theo is back today with part two of his mini-series, Why Apartment Syndication. Theo has worked for Joe for a long time and has been a part of the many projects that Joe has done in that time, so he’s more than qualified to teach us about apartment...
33 min
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JF1492: Why Apartment Syndications? Part 1 of 2...
Joe and Theo teamed up to make a brand new segment of the podcast, Syndication School. With this, Theo will be making two new episodes each week. These episodes will be focused towards, surprise, surprise - apartment syndication! This first episode is...
26 min
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JF1491: Helping Investors Get The Best Financin...
As a real estate professional for over 40 years now, Doug can help us learn a lot. He’s managed properties, done ground up development, and now helps borrowers get the best financing possible to optimize their returns. If you enjoyed today’s...
31 min
2516
JF1490: Build A Successful Lawn Company & Start...
Brent had a successful lawn care business in high school while he was working on getting his real estate license. He left the business to do real estate full time at a very difficult time, in 2008. Eventually, he left real estate behind to join the...
29 min
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JF1489: Learn About A New Marketplace You May H...
Dave is on the show today to tell us about a different area of investing, not real estate.We’re actually going to hear about buying shares in private companies and why as entrepreneurs, we should care. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to...
23 min
2518
JF1488: What Are The Best Asset Classes To Inve...
Bryan and Joe had a conversation on the podcast over three years ago, he’s back today to tell us about self directed IRA investing. Even if this doesn't apply to you right now, there’s a chance you will be in the future. Bryan has a very extensive...
21 min
2519
JF1487: How to Analyze an Out-of-State Deal & H...
Today’s Follow Along Friday is all about analyzing an out of state deal, and the best methods for keeping investors happy with great communication. We’ll hear exactly what Theo is doing as he evaluates a deal that is out of state for him. Then Joe...
30 min
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JF1486: From One SFR To Owning 100+ Units in Ju...
Powell bought his first property in 2015, which was just a single family home that he rented out. In the 3 years since then, Powell has acquired some bigger deals, for a total of over 100 units. Oh yeah, he’s also been working full time during this...
25 min
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JF1485: How To Do Over $15 Million In Wholesale...
Steven and Adam teamed together to build a huge wholesaling business. They also transitioned over to commercial real estate to secure some passive income. If you want to know how to wholesale A LOT of deals and/or want to know more about commercial...
28 min
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JF1484: From Losing $20k To Successful Real Est...
Justin went from losing $20,000 on his first deal to being a successful, money making investor and podcast host. He turned the page from the first deal by building a great team and getting better at due diligence. Hear what his strategy is now and how...
27 min
2523
JF1483: Tenant Management For Small To Medium S...
Dave and his company have a free software they offer for landlords to help manage their properties and tenants. They really have what sounds like  a great software and program for struggling landlords, or even just a landlord that could use a...
23 min
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JF1482: How To Quickly & Effectively Solve Vari...
As investors and entrepreneurs, we must be able to adapt and overcome various situations that come up. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is kind of a necessity. Today, David has some tips and strategies to overcome problems, regardless of the...
25 min
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JF1481: How The New Tax Plan Can Benefit Real E...
Tom is back on the show to tell us about the new tax law and how we, as real estate investors, can use it to our advantage and benefit. Without a doubt everyone will find something to learn in this episode, Tom is a tax expert who travels with Robert...
26 min