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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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
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JF3727: Why a $450M Portfolio is Shifting from ...
Slocomb Reed and Whitney Sewell discuss the evolving landscape of multifamily investing, focusing on market changes, investment strategies, risk management, and the challenges of raising capital.
16 min
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JF3726: From Hating Senior Living Facilities to...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Brandon Schwab, CEO of Shepard Premier Senior Living, who shares his journey into the assisted living industry.
33 min
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JF3725: Keeping Syndicators Out of Jail: SEC Ru...
Mauricio Rauld discusses the intricacies of real estate syndication, focusing on common legal mistakes, the role of capital raisers, and the importance of proper entity structures for asset protection.
52 min
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JF3724: From Concrete Mason to 885 Doors: Teach...
Kent Kiess shares his journey from a construction background to becoming a successful multifamily real estate investor with over 885 doors across nine properties.
29 min
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JF3723: From Single House Hack to 320 Units: Tu...
Joe Cornwell interviews Zachary Gray, a successful real estate investor and owner of Freedom Management. Zachary shares his journey from personal trainer to real estate investor, detailing his strategies for building a portfolio of over 320 units in just a few years.
33 min
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JF3722: Growing a $800M Portfolio During the Th...
Slocomb Reed interviews Ben Suttles, managing partner of Disrupt Equity, about the growth and challenges in the multifamily investing space. They discuss the company's impressive growth from $200 million to over $800 million in assets under management, the impact of interest rates and inflation on the market, and the importance of strategic hiring and relationship building in acquisitions.
28 min
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JF3721: Tackling 12-Cap Office Deals, Avoiding ...
Ash Patel and Amanda Cruz interview Ken Naim, a commercial real estate investor and manager at Beacon One Capital. Ken discusses the current state of the office market, dispelling myths about its toxicity and highlighting the opportunities available for savvy investors.
35 min
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JF3720: Closing $10K Properties at the Table, M...
Joe Cornwell interviews Randal McLeaird, a seasoned real estate investor and owner of Ridgeline Investment Group. Randall shares his journey into real estate, starting from his first deal in 2009 to scaling his flipping business and transitioning into multifamily investments.
32 min