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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JF781: He Funded a HOSPITAL Deal and HAD to FOR...
This may be the most complicated situation we have had on the show! Our guest funded a hospital deal, was forced to foreclose on the investors, realized that he still owned a piece of it, and lawsuits fly around on both sides of the city and our...
28 min
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JF780: 8 BENEFITS From the Think Realty Confere...
Joe recently attended a conference and he pulled many gold nuggets from it to share with you today! Hear about his comments on a speaker regarding growth and why it's important to be unique and not just better, take notes! Best Ever Tweet: Grow by...
18 min
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JF779: You're Losing MILLIONS Without Him on Yo...
In some states a real estate attorney is needed for specific transactions such as the wholesale pass-through from the B to C Funding to take care of the A to B purchase. Hear how he handles that and also his advice that improved someone's cap rate to...
22 min
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JF778: She Was Laid Off and Then SCORED $80k on...
Sounds too good to be true, but with a positive attitude and open mind it's possible for anybody to turn lemons into lemonade! That's right, she was laid off and then right after made $80,000 in a deal, hear how she did it! Best Ever Tweet: It's...
26 min
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JF777: He's Closing a MONSTER $300MM+ Deal This...
If you had 42 years in the business you would really have it dialed in. You're going to hear from someone who has been in the big apartment complex, condominium, and large real estate industry for over 40 years. Hear how he negotiates for his buyers...
28 min
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JF776: How He Raised Over $1MM On His FIRST TWO...
Being new in the deal syndication game, it's not likely that you would be able to raise over $1 million on the first two deals, but today's guest did! He gives credit to a few networks that you need to hear about, turn up the volume and learn who you...
26 min
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JF775: How to MASTER Virtual Wholesaling #Skill...
Risk can destroy your business, and that's why many real estate entrepreneurs preferred to Wholesale properties rather than fix and flip only. Today you will hear from Jared, someone who has wholesaled many properties virtually outside of his state...
24 min
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JF774: Try Explaining Why an Auction Platform i...
Sounds silly, but this could be the best opportunity for a high-end property to sell given a certain timeframe. You're going to hear from an HGTV star and previous guest who used an auction platform to get a high-end product sold, hear how he did it...
22 min
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JF773: Why Haven't You Started a Podcast? #Foll...
They are extremely popular, but they also have a bigger purpose than simply getting the word out. Joe and Theo will tell us the benefits of having a podcast especially for business growth.  Start applying these principles when you set up shop for...
32 min
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JF:772 How He Scored $10 MM at the BOTTOM of th...
Rob Swanson is an icon in the real estate investing world and owner of the CRM Freedom Soft. He was able to convince a group of individuals to lend him $10 million in 2008, or at least he was able to create a fund. In this show he shares what he did...
28 min
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JF771: You're Not Running a Wholesale Business ...
Have you failed yet? Do you consistently month after month wholesale properties with the team that works cohesively? If you're still struggling then you may not have all the pieces. Our guest is extremely persistent and has had it pretty rough before...
25 min
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JF770: ATTENTION Expert Investors, It's Time to...
You may hear that you shouldn't choose the reward over risk in real estate, you are about to learn how to mitigate your risk even better. Our guest is a pro The product that allows you to understand your risk in developing and better negotiate the...
26 min
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JF769: Don't Use Your Renovation Contractor for...
General contractors come in all shapes and sizes, and we mean jobs. Your typical general contractor may be skilled at renovations, but wouldn't have a clue what to do with new construction. In this episode you will learn what to look for, enjoy! Best...
18 min
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JF768: What You CAN and CAN'T Do with Self Dir...
You've wondered what you could and couldn't do, now you will know! Cure all your doubts about this this peculiar little entity and hear why you should have one. You can't miss this one! Best Ever Tweet: Remember that there is always a better way to...
22 min
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JF767: You Bought at the Top of the Market, Now...
Today's guest purchased a property at the top of the market in 2006, and his intention was to collect a cash flow. Hear how he had a trouble Tenant, moved into the house, and what he did with that property to leverage his next purchase. Best Ever...
13 min
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JF766: Marketing Effectively and Breaking Down ...
Today's episode breaks down marketing and goal destroying. Joe shares his goals to reach 1 billion in net worth by his 40th birthday and how he'll do it. Theo and Joe share their thoughts on marketing, and specifically email marketing. Best Ever...
22 min
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JF765: Why You SHOULDN'T Buy a Single Family Re...
Today's guest is a lender who has been around the block over 20 years and he is about to tell you the best way to jump into real estate. Tune in! Best Ever Tweet: Create multiple streams of income. Alex Joiner Real Estate Background: - Senior Loan...
20 min
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JF764: How He Rolled His Capex Into a Multifami...
Are you nervous about dumping your capital into fixing up your brand-new purchase? Today's Guest enters deals very safely as he includes the cost of all capital expenditures into the loan. Hear how he ran into some road bumps but was covered due to...
23 min
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JF763: Over 1,000 Deals Done Through a Network ...
You probably wonder what he did, he simply did real estate. He found more buyers and sellers by doing more moneymaking activities in real estate. He started as a broker and jumped into several investment opportunities. Hear how he did it! Best Ever...
24 min
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JF762: How to Assess, Address, and Fix While Ke...
Never had a big issue that needs to be fixed while keeping a multiunit building? This episode will show you how, or at least what our guest did. It all worked out well, here's his solution to a very common problem in buying homes. Best Ever Tweet: ...
25 min
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JF761: How Personal and Professional Finance Te...
Having both personal and professional finance advice can be beneficial to the speed and long Jevity of your wealth. They are both necessary and in this episode you will learn why. Best Ever Tweet: Change occurs at the margin. Joshua Sheats Real...
22 min
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JF760: How to Sell a Property with Foundation I...
Today's guest bought a property with major foundation problems. He wasn't aware of the scope of work that the rehab was going to require and it would not have been worth the capital expenditures. Hear what he did to solve this sticky situation! Best...
15 min
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JF759: 5 Reasons Why Joe Bought a 296 Unit Apar...
Joe and Theo share their thoughts on Joe's recent investment of a 296 unit apartment complex in Dallas, Texas. Growing rents, gentrification, migration of big companies to the Dallas area, already done for you remodel, and other reasons why sparked...
34 min
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JF758: How Making Quick and Accurate Decisions ...
He's an expert in all things real estate. Today's guest was able to extract gold nuggets from multiple markets and 5 to 10 deals weekly! He got there by delegating, great decision making, and improvising. Hear his Best Ever advice and learn how to...
19 min
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JF757: The Grief and PAIN You'll Cause if You D...
You've heard about it, you wonder why you need it, and this episode is going to show you why. The bottom line is this, people pass away, things happen, and nobody realizes who owns what. Taxes are involved, attorneys are involved, and it could be very...
25 min