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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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
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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