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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JF955: How to PREPARE for a Conference Call wit...
Ever felt nervous preparing to talk to a big money partner in a potential deal you would like him to be a part of? Well, Joe and Theo are going to cover how to prepare for that phone call and what message you should convey. Hear about Joe's recent...
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JF954: Former DALLAS MAVERICKS President Develo...
Now off the court, former Dallas Mavericks President, Frank Zaccanelli, has raised over $235 million in just the last three years for real estate development, and he did it with foreign investors through a program called EBI. Hear what projects he's...
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Frank Zaccanelli - Exclusive Interview - Teaser
Enjoy this teaser clip, as this week you'll hear the Best Ever Advice from Former Dallas Mavericks President, Frank Zaccanelli.  You won’t want to miss this investor's prediction on what a Trump presidency could mean for the real...
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JF953: How this Foreigner Made ZERO Excuses and...
He has done just about everything in residential real estate, and he did it as a foreigner. Hear how he thinks anybody can jump in the real estate game regardless of their background. Best Ever Tweet: You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on...
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JF952: $50MM In 3 States Using PHYSICIAN'S Money
He has built a portfolio of multi family complexes funded by physicians on apartment syndications. He even wrote a book on it. I would take extensive notes listening to this interview if you were interested in multi family fundraising and selecting...
29 min
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JF951: The Big Boy Passive Approach to Investing
Accredited investor? This episode is for you! Our guest only works with accredited investors who want to inject capital into a passive machine that renders returns! Realty Shares executive will walk us through the types of opportunities they offer and...
23 min
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JF950: Creating Your Internal Success and Exter...
They're both necessary, and today you'll hear how to create both. You'll understand why there are internal and extra no goals and what the purposes of them are. Be nourished by this episode and start planning your future! Best Ever Tweet: Look...
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JF949: How to Make GUM BALLS Pay Rent #Situatio...
Gumball machines, you've seen him and they never disappear… Our guest has made big capital, OK well residual capital, on these quaint little machines that spill quarters. Hear what else he does and why he got into vending. Best Ever Tweet: Go door...
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JF948: NEW DEAL CLOSED, and a New Show Feature ...
Joe recently closed on another apartment community which he hinted in a previous episode, hear how he grabbed this one and why it was the best deal against his competition. Joe and Theo answer questions from the best ever listeners regarding financing...
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JF947: You'll Lose MILLIONS If You Don't Unders...
The IRS is merciless, and if you don't understand how real estate investments and the tax laws work together, you could be at a loss. Focus on understanding self-directed IRA's and the entities you use in the purchase and sale, and don't just rely on...
28 min
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JF946: Learn the Secrets that took CNBC TV Star...
Fear and focus were two paramount tools for Sean Conlon, star of all brand new reality series, The Deed Chicago.  In this episode, Conlon shares details of journey from an assistant janitor to the fame and fortune he has...
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JF945: How to Make Real Estate Your Business In...
Turn it up a notch! OK we're not cooking anything in the kitchen, but we are about to cook up some recipes for success in real estate. From flipping, to meet up, to networking, it's all necessary to be well-rounded and self-reliant. Hear what our two...
23 min
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JF944: How to Get to 75 Rehabs a Year and 10 Em...
Big business, it all started thinking big. Our guest has a 50-50 partner with responsibilities of his own, that is how they know who does what… That is how they scale. Hear how he was able to do 75 rehab the year. Best Ever Tweet: Figure out what...
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JF943: How to Keep SCORE in Real Estate #SkillS...
Your ambitions have lead you to do big things in life, and real estate is the vehicle to get you there. When you're down, there's a reason why and when business is booming, there are numbers certainly attached. Knowing your numbers and understanding...
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JF942: Why You Should Buy Distressed THEME PARKS
Theme parks! Why aren't you investing in this asset class? From water slides to roller coasters, our guest nets $10,000 a month leasing a theme part to a type of tenant you'd never begin to guess. TIME FOR BIG RETURNS.  Best Ever Tweet: For the...
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JF941: Equity Raising, How to Start Investing, ...
Raising equity is about adding value, integrity, and growing a network. Hear Joe and Theo talk about equity growth, how to start investing in real estate, and when it's OK to share trade secrets. Best Ever Tweet: The best way to start is by "house...
35 min
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JF940: Why VALUE-ADD Multifamily Properties ROCK!
He likes C class and B class value add Multi family deals, and he surely knows how to sniff them out! Here why large multi family properties make sense and what metrics he uses to validate a proper internal rate of return. If you're looking to level...
28 min
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JF939: He Netted OVER $1 MM WHOLESALING Last Year
It's safe to say that this is one of our most motivating and instructional episodes of wholesaling we have had. Our guest was able to net over $1 million in wholesaling last year, and he talks about how it all started. Hear his step-by-step case...
31 min
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JF938: Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Buying Prop...
Interested in pulling the trigger finally? Well now it's possible after hearing this episode, you're going to learn what it takes to lessen the burden every month by purchasing a multi family. That's right, our guest has only purchased a multi family...
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JF937: Why Picking the RIGHT Partnership is Key...
Our guest is doing many types of deals, but he does them with a partner makes up for his weaknesses. If you have any weaknesses, which I'm sure you do, you need someone there to compensate for your loss and leverage what you can't or shouldn't do, get...
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JF936: How to Raise MILLION$ to Buy Notes #Skil...
Raising money to buy debt, that's correct… Sounds strange but it pays off! Our guest has been a previous guest on the show and he is a successful investor with many hats, and today he is sharing with us how it's possible to raise millions of dollars...
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JF RECONSIDER Your Partnership for This One Rea...
Ready to jump into a partnership? Well, hold your horses! Do you both know real estate? Do you have experience? Do you and your partner bring complimentary skills to the table? Here are some steps to form a great partnership: Know the skills needed....
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JF934: How to Find DEALS in a HOT Market #Follo...
Appears to be impossible right? That's only because you think that way, deals are ubiquitous yet you just need to know who to talk to. Hear how Joe's partner reached out to a very important contact and found a smoking deal, all he did was add a little...
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JF933: Your FORMULA to Buy 5 Rentals in 2 Years...
Purchase, rehab, rapid pay-down and refinance 5 properties in 7 Years! Whew! Before you think it's impossible, turn up the volume and listen to our guest. He's extremely motivated and driven to find the right lender and the right properties, it is...
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JF932: FOX News Anchor Invests in Real Estate
He learned the good, the bad, and the ugly of real estate. He helps others build a rental portfolio and live financially free. Hear what he's up to now! Best Ever Tweet: Invest in assets that give you immediate and predictable returns. Clayton...
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