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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3001
JF1005: Why He Prefers to Buy Shopping Centers Now
He's not interested in residential, and believes that the evolution of an investor starts with a single family house and turns into commercial shopping centers. He also turned a shopping center around in as little as eight months, that's fast! Hear...
24 min
3002
JF1004: The BEST Way to Make the MOST Money in ...
We are all on a hunt for fulfillment and satisfaction, and that can be derived from financial freedom. Today you will hear how you can be financially free in a very short amount of time, and of course it's all about real estate! Best Ever Tweet: ...
36 min
3003
JF1003: What the Big Box Companies Look for Whe...
Curious about what Best Buy, Staples, and other big bucks brands look for when finding a commercial lease? This episode will show you all the inside numbers of what a large franchise versus a small franchise is required when leasing commercial...
29 min
3004
JF1002: A Unique Way to Pay Investors Using a P...
When borrowing private capital, some investors may require that after borrowing the funds, they get a preferred return, which is a return that goes to them before you get paid. Listen how these two guests pay that preferred return with a separate cash...
25 min
3005
JF1001: A Hidden Wealthy Niche that Involves a ...
Condo conversions are tricky, and not for the novice investor. Our guest talks about his team including an architect, and Attorney, contractors, and other individuals that are needed to convert buildings into condominiums. This is a great show that...
26 min
3006
JF1000: CHEERS 1,000 EPISODES and the RE Invest...
Hats off to our host, Joe Fairless, and the coach that inspired him to start a podcast, Trevor McGregor! We made it to episode 1,000! Here Trevor's advice about the five obstacles that are stopping you from greatness and the remedy when he covers the...
24 min
3007
JF999: World Class Author, Coach, and Thought L...
Have you ever asked yourself what elements make up a successful real estate investor? This episode is about to unveil what exactly makes an individual excellent in whatever they do, especially in real estate! Best Ever Tweet: Don't be afraid to walk...
22 min
3008
JF998: How an Anesthesiologist Built a Brokerag...
Still an anesthesiologist, he grinds away at real estate focusing on investments although he appears to be a retail professional. He can do it all, commercial and residential, but his niche is investment properties in the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth...
29 min
3009
JF997: 3 FOURPLEXES for $220,000! Updates, and ...
Yes, 3 Fourplexes for $220,000, scored by Theo! Hear about his networking hack that you need to implement TODAY. (cough cough) It involves social media. Hear about some updates with Joe, a recap from the BiggerPockets podcast interview, and of course...
33 min
3010
JF996: How to Buy, Hold, and Sell Seller Financ...
Seller financing is your creative method to cash flow and huge returns, and our guest is able to create, purchase, and hold seller financed notes. Best Ever Tweet: Secondary markets are ones to master as the competition is low. Dawn Rickabaugh Real...
23 min
3011
JF995: Defer Your Taxes with the 1031 Exchange!
You may have heard that you can defer your taxes that are due when you sell a property, also known as capital gains tax. That's exactly what you are going to learn today! One of the difficult pieces of this would be finding an alternative property to...
25 min
3012
JF994: Investing with Your Mastermind Network, ...
Those mastermind events are extremely valuable, so you better start attending! Our guest was able to find investors for his projects through masterminding! Hear about how he leverages realtors and other real estate professionals, and yes, he took his...
21 min
3013
JF993: How to Build a Fund and Buy BIG Deals in...
He started with the capital and then grabbed the deals...in multiple markets! Follow our guest to hear his offering to his investors including a preferred return. Best Ever Tweet: Supply and demand will be metrics to live by if you're successful....
28 min
3014
JF992: How to Develop and Scale Your Team #Skil...
Are you a one-man show? You may collect all the checks, but you're not going too far. Today you will learn about how to build and develop a team, but more importantly, why you should have a team. Best Ever Tweet: If you want to create a better team,...
26 min
3015
JF991: Being a GURU is GOOD and Why You Should ...
Should you teach what you know about real estate? Afraid of being a GURU? So what?!? Our guest preaches why you should give your audience a platform to learn your failures and successes in real estate. Best Ever Tweet: Success has a story, but...
25 min
3016
JF990: Another Property Closing and WITH NO MON...
Let's congratulate Joe on another upcoming closing! Joe and Theo answer our Best Ever Listeners questions, and one including "with no money how do I invest in real estate being so young?" This is a great opportunity to take notes and learn how to jump...
25 min
3017
JF989: How to Save Paradise and Put Up a Parkin...
Save paradise, put up a parking lot… and rake in the cash! That's right, everything you want to know about investing in parking lots and garages are locked in this episode! Unconventional ways to invest? Absolutely! Take some notes! Best Ever...
27 min
3018
JF988: Why FREE Advice Could be the Most EXPENS...
With over 30 properties under his belt and starting at a young age while being a firefighter, our guest started his real estate career buying duplexes. He took the advice that was free from his friends and family and ended up paying a fortune in...
30 min
3019
JF987: How Her Attorney Scored her BIG CASH by ...
We didn't mention, she also scored $50,000 on her first deal… No big deal! OK, yes that's a big deal! In this episode you will hear about how her attorney noticed a minor detail within a lien on the property we didn't mention, she also scored...
20 min
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JF986: How and Why You Would Leverage Other Peo...
Strange concept, but once you understand the intricacies of the tax law, and pair that understanding with leveraging other peoples money… you have a powerful tool! Best Ever Tweet: Learn how to use OPM, other people's money. H. Quincy Long Real...
27 min
3021
JF985: How to DOUBLE Your Income Being Tax Effi...
Curious why you don't have any cash after purchasing buy-and-hold properties, flip properties, or Wholesale? That's because you owe Uncle Sam! Today's episode will enlighten you on how to be more tax efficient in real estate. Grab a pen! Best Ever...
26 min
3022
JF984: She Beat Airbnb to It, and Here's How
Furnished residential real estate with high-yields is not a new thing. Our guest was doing it for decades… and she even knows the right connections with high paying customers for top-of-the-line quality and furnished spaces. She covers traveling...
27 min
3023
JF983: Joe Will Be on the BiggerPockets Podcas...
BiggerPockets Podcast, a remarkable podcast on real estate has invited Joe Fairless to be a guest, and will air next week! Joe covers sound mindset principles, volunteering, and if courses, DEALS! Best Ever Tweet: If I'm upset about the small stuff,...
33 min
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JF982: When to Be AGGRESSIVE from an Investor o...
When is it time to buy and when is it time to sell? That is the question, and the answer...not so simple! Our guest is about to enlighten you, but more importantly, inform you about a strategy that works well in his market when determining a good time...
27 min
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JF981: How He Controls 17% of the LA Marketshar...
From Mexico City, he decided real estate was going to be his new break, so he magnified his passion and became number one in LA. Listen to his success story and how he created the best team in California controlling over 17% of the total Los Angeles...
13 min