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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3101
JF906: The $64,000,000 Text Message #FollowAlon...
Having a goal and making it public is powerful; especially when your goal adds value to others and can be shared. Joe received a message from an investor who has a heavy hitter capital lead. Hear how he took it to the next level! Best Ever Tweet: We...
31 min
3102
JF905: Flying Planes, Flipping Houses, and Hiri...
Too busy doing what you don't want to do, or the tedious things that need to be done? Hire someone! Today's guest did just that and was able to close more transactions and remain an Air Force pilot. Best Ever Tweet: Place emphasis on your money...
27 min
3103
JF904: UBER Drivers, Rezoned, and Repurposed Va...
Once a duplex, now a two story multiplex...these are the projects our guest loves to take on. He's thinking outside the box, and it's grabbing him a larger ROI. Yes, the risk is still there, but hear how he incorporated an UBER designated parking area...
24 min
3104
JF903: DON'T BE CHEAP and Vacation Rentals
Upgrading vacation rentals should be done meticulously, because it's a vacation rental. Our guest talks about how you shouldn't go halfway on rehabs and upgrades and about his vacation rentals that he gets to enjoy with his family when it's not being...
24 min
3105
JF902: BMX PRO Invests Endorsements into Real E...
Two time "Best of BMX" champion, our guest has decided to put his money and time to work! He does what he loves and uses the income to build what he loves. Best Ever Tweet: I was paid for what I loved to do, and then I reinvested the money. Terry...
27 min
3106
JF901: SECRETS of Wholesaling/ASSIGNMENTS and a...
A breakdown of all you need to know about assignments and wholesaling is the missing piece to your real estate puzzle. Our guest will take you step-by-step on how he gets it done and how you should do it to make it smooth and fair for all parties....
25 min
3107
JF900: Miraculous Switch from 450 Credit and BR...
Feeling inadequate? Just find an individual that replaces what you don't have… Good credit, cash, and experience. That's what our guest did, and he went from broken two big man on campus! Best Ever Tweet: Find the partner that has what you don't. ...
23 min
3108
JF899: Cramming Your 12 Month Goals into 1 MONT...
Thinking too small can paralyze progress. That's why Joe and Theo talk about cramming the next 12 months you think you need to attain your goals into one month, that's right 30 days. No more hoping, dreaming, and planning… It's time to execute! ...
32 min
3109
JF898: How He Made $30,000 on a Flip with NO MO...
BiggerPockets.com was his resource to find private capital and Hardmoney. He does flips in Chicago yet lives in Denver, and you're probably curious how it's possible. You don't want to miss this one! Best Ever Tweet: Find an avenue to be mentored by...
23 min
3110
JF897: GOLD NUGGET Private Lenders from Title C...
Private capital is everywhere, but extremely hidden. There's a reason why as well, not everybody can utilize capital in a way that will profit everyone. Our guest certainly can! He shares how REIA groups and title companies have referred him capital...
21 min
3111
JF896: QUITTING His Job and Buying 50+ Rentals ...
He's quitting his full time job in March! After building a huge portfolio and only three years of 50+ properties he is now cash flowing and moving his assets around where needed. Hear how he refinances impose equity out of homes he bought just months...
24 min
3112
JF895: Business FLIPPER Turns to House FLIPPING!
From ground zero to selling businesses, he caught the REI buzz and dedicated his mind and energy to real estate. Hear how he applied his systems development to real estate. You won't want to miss it! Best Ever Tweet: If you don't have a coach, get...
31 min
3113
JF894: How ANY Unexperienced Investor Can Do BI...
Newbie? That's OK, if you're smart you will leverage the experience and background of investors and money partners who have been in the game for a while. Today you'll hear all about that and when it might not be appropriate to make a partnership. ...
17 min
3114
JF893: Do What You Love, NOT What You HATE
Funding large projects, carrying out rehabs, and putting together big deals maybe your thing, and today's guest is about to shed some light on why she does what she does… She loves it! She shares why you shouldn't be doing what you hate in real...
32 min
3115
JF892: 3 Activities NECESSARY Before Investing ...
Proper documents, the right team members, and the perfect pitch are necessary when putting together big multi family syndications. Joe has done many and shares why each of these categories are a must. Tune in and take notes! Best Ever Tweet: Having...
38 min
3116
JF891: House Hacking to $250,000 Gross Rental I...
She didn't start that long ago, in 2009 she began her real estate venture house hacking and ran into more opportunities. Hear about her worst purchase in Chicago and how she recovered. She now earns over $250,000 worth of rental income. Best Ever...
28 min
3117
JF890: STORAGE UNITS Acquisition You NEVER Woul...
Extremely simple approach to acquiring storage units, yet very unconventional at this level. Our guest is a free man as he quit his job just five days ago, and now he's investing full-time. Hear how he got started and how you can jump into storage...
24 min
3118
JF889: You Have NEVER Made an Offer Like This!
Stop everything and press play, you are about to hear a method of making offers with a slight contingency, but it's all about the numbers. Our guest house hacked his way to freedom and has never done an off market deal, hear how he did it! Best Ever...
26 min
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JF888: LOSING $60k, Graveyard Flip and Converti...
Strange and dreary, yet there is always certainly a buyer at the right price. Our guest also converted a single-family house into a duplex for greater cash flow! Hear how he analyzes a deal and why he takes extreme caution before purchasing another...
27 min
3120
JF887: METH Bust to BIG Cash Flow and How to Ta...
Problems promote Solutions, and it was no different with our guest facing a big meth break out in a mobile home community which he purchased. Now he's cashing in big time charging lot rent, and he got banks to comply. Hear how he did it and what he...
26 min
3121
JF886: How Equity Loans on Your Property can Mo...
Have equity? Pull it out! Of course do your best to mitigate your risk, as our guest did. You can find equity partners who will land on your equity so you have cash to move to the next project. Best Ever Tweet: If you haven't lost money in the deal...
20 min
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JF885: Your Questions Answered! #FollowAlongFriday
What do you do for the loan guarantor? This is a question asked by a best ever listener and Joe and Theo are about to answer it! Other questions are asked, and the conversation revolving around putting together the deals is in great detail, you need...
40 min
3123
JF884: How He Grabbed a 38 Unit Apartment Compl...
The due diligence period is on! One of the biggest struggles for our guest is not having comparable financials for this purchase. You know has to rely on the land value, potential rent, and repositioning. He's doing his best to mitigate his risk right...
26 min
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JF883: How to Buy Investments with ZERO Debt
That's right, no debt! How does it work? You'll have to tune in and take notes. He also covers why if he doesn't have the right property manager, he won't buy the deal. Managing Director of BENA Capital, a private equity real estate investment fund ...
28 min
3125
JF882: Real Life MONOPOLY and Leaving 2 Part Ti...
He started with the triplex by living in one unit and renting out the other two. He states that he's turning his little green houses into the big red motels figuratively speaking, and has secured many loans to purchase a total of 26 rental units, this...
29 min