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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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
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JF3719: From MLB to 6,500 Units, Navigating Cal...
Slocomb Reed interviews Josh Satin, managing partner of Gelt Venture Partners, who shares insights into his journey from professional baseball to real estate investment.
19 min
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JF3718: $5 Billion in Deals, Building Thriving ...
Don Wenner, CEO of DLP Capital, aims to create a million affordable housing units and impact 100 million lives. He discusses DLP’s focus on long-term affordable housing for working families, building thriving communities, and supporting residents beyond housing.
66 min
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JF3717: Breaking Ground on Self-Storage, Doubli...
Slocomb Reed interviews Letitia Montelongo, a principal at Montelongo Capital, who shares insights into her journey in commercial real estate, focusing on multifamily and self-storage investments.
21 min
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JF3716: Tripling Returns on First Deal, 1,400 U...
30 min
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JF3715: Doubling to 800 Units, Bringing Managem...
Joe Cornwell interviews Ross McArthur, owner of Follow the Deal Investments, who shares insights on his journey in real estate over the past year.
29 min
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JF3714: Scaling to 800+ Units, Hands-On Lease-U...
Paula Nichols shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a successful real estate syndicator. She discusses the importance of strategic financial planning, the challenges of managing value-add projects, and the significance of effective...
20 min
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JF3713: Scaling Through Adversity, Adding 8 Uni...
Joe Rinderknecht shares his unique journey from a ranching background to becoming the CEO and founder of Upgrade Partners Capital, focusing on multifamily real estate investments. He discusses the pivotal moments in his life, including a tragic car...
32 min
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JF3712: Adaptive Reuse Self-Storage, 190K Sq Ft...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Jason Adams, owner and president of Signal Ventures, who shares his extensive experience in real estate development, particularly in self-storage and light industrial properties. Jason discusses the current state...
28 min
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JF3711: Wealth Building Secrets, Cash Flow Nich...
M.C. Laubscher and Matt Faircloth discuss the different strategies for getting wealthy and the importance of understanding the definitions of savings, investing, speculating, and gambling. They emphasize the need for a balanced approach to...
41 min
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JF3710: Buying Distressed Assets, Local Investi...
Joshua Kahr shares insights from his extensive experience in commercial real estate, particularly in multifamily investments. He discusses his current focus on value-add deals, the importance of understanding market cycles, and the challenges of...
22 min
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JF3709: Residential Assisted Living, Value-Add ...
Amanda and Ash interview Charlie Cameron, a real estate investor specializing in residential assisted living. Charlie shares his journey from military service to real estate, emphasizing the growing demand for assisted living facilities. He explains...
34 min
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JF3708: Turning 40% Occupancy into Profits, 200...
Michael Manthei shares his transformative journey from a life dedicated to ministry to becoming a successful real estate investor. He discusses the ideological barriers he faced regarding wealth and success, the importance of obedience in his life,...
36 min
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JF3707: Navigating Chicago’s Competitive Market...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, John McGeown, investor and property management expert, joins host Slocomb Reed. John shares his transition from heavy rehabs to value-add deals focused on efficient management, along with...
21 min
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JF3706: Scaling 100+ Mobile Home Parks, In-Hous...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Sam Hales, CEO of the Saratoga Group, joins Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel to share his journey from single-family homes to managing nearly 7,000 mobile home pads. Sam discusses his strategic shift to mobile...
34 min
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JF3705: Converting 1970s Townhomes, Condo Strat...
Joe Cornwell interviews Karl Krauskopf, founder of Gold Multifamily, who shares his journey from a corporate job to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Karl discusses his experiences in scaling up from small multifamily properties to larger...
24 min
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JF3704: This LP Rejects 98% of Deals. Here’s Wh...
Matt Faircloth speaks with Marc Halpern, a seasoned passive investor in syndication deals. Marc emphasizes the need for syndicators to present clear, concise information to limited partners (LPs) through a one-pager, covering key details like the...
49 min
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JF3703: Off-Market Class A Acquisitions, Invest...
Slocomb Reed interviews Tony Lin, founder and CEO of Link Multifamily, who shares his journey from tech to real estate investing. Tony discusses his investment philosophy, focusing on multifamily properties as a basic need, and the importance of...
23 min
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JF3702: Scaling to 500M AUM, Off-Market Deals, ...
Amanda and Ash welcome Matthew Ricciardella, the principal and managing partner of Crystal View Capital. Matthew shares his journey from residential flipping to managing over 25,000 units in mobile home parks and self-storage facilities. He discusses...
36 min
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JF3701: Closing 12 Properties for $16M — Mailer...
Joe Cornwell interviews Tory Sheffer, a real estate syndicator with a successful track record in multifamily investments. Tory shares his journey from starting a playground construction company to becoming a real estate agent and eventually closing...
31 min
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JF3700: 78 Pads for $400K — Infilling Mobile Ho...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Leo Young, co-founder of Cornell Communities, who shares his journey into the mobile home park investment space. Leo discusses his background in real estate, the strategies he employs to source and manage...
25 min
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JF3699: Cutting Insurance Costs and Competing w...
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Todd Watkins, COO of Railfield, discussing his journey from law to real estate, the challenges of navigating insurance in commercial real estate, and the current labor market's impact...
28 min
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JF3698: Rescuing Overleveraged Multifamily & Of...
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel welcome Jake Clopton, president of Clopton Capital, to discuss the current state of commercial real estate lending. Jake shares insights on the challenges faced by lenders and...
25 min