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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JF595: This REALTOR Has a Few Tips for Investor...
Today's guest is a New York City real estate agent who has sold millions in volume using one simple trick. This trick works in any negotiation and she has mastered it. Press play to hear what it is!Best Ever Tweet:Don't wait for the market to bottom...
32 min
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JF594: What an Air Force Officer Does to Invest...
Our Best Ever guest leaves out all the excuses and takes massive action picking up mostly turn key properties using joint ventures. He brings private money to the table and focuses on the exit. Hear how he funds and sells the light rehab properties in...
23 min
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JF593: Feeling Re-entitled? GOOD, Because Here ...
Zoning can mean everything when putting together a deal. Today's guest looks for opportunities to re-entitle R-4 zoned properties into larger commercial properties for apartment syndications. He's going to share with us a skill that can turn in...
26 min
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JF592: He Scrambled to Raise Capital for this D...
Today's guest needs no introduction, and he's about to share with us a sticky situation that tight hugs m a most valuable lesson, always be raising private capital. Hear this episode and begin raising money for your next investment!Best Ever Tweet:...
24 min
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JF591: 3 Steps to Get STARTED in Apartment Inve...
Many ask "How can I get started in apartment investing?" Say no more! Today Joe will share three steps for you to take action immediately! You may think it's about financing, but it's not, it's so much more! Tune in to get started on your first...
16 min
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JF590: He's 19 and Closed His First Deal Before...
He closed his first deal in high school, and the rest is history! He tried his hand at network marketing and decided to attend a rich dad poor dad seminar, and since the last nine months has totaled an income of over $190,000! This is a no excuse...
24 min
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JF589: How She "Syndicates" Mortgages Through J...
Rent to own may sound familiar, and today's guest puts these deals together. She is able to JV with other investors while taking on all the management. The A to B and B to C transaction is all wrapped in this nice deal, and she has seen it beginning...
21 min
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Jf588: How Simple JV Deals Make $$$ When You Ha...
Our guest today works every other month, and he is still closing deals! He is new to the game of wholesaling but has found a way to partner with other investors to ensure the transaction is completed while he is gone. He is a Marine merchant and is...
21 min
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JF587: How You are Leaving Thousands of $$$ Beh...
"Wholetail," acquiring a property at a wholesale level and selling at a retail price without doing a lot to it, or very little. Today's guest is pretty savvy using this strategy and has found success in this niche. Tune in and see how you can save...
26 min
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JF586: ALL You Need to Know about Investing in ...
Moving to New York City?!? Well you may want to invest in a townhouse, they are highly limited. Today's guest shares his 1,000,000,000+ sales knowledge in all things regarding townhomes in New York City. We get down to the nitty-gritty including...
22 min
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JF585: From $0.00 to $800.00 to Rich and How He...
He lost it all after jumping into a business he knew nothing about. He decided to come back to his home...real estate. Joe specializes in lease options and creative finance structures today, he also runs a mentor program. He shares how important it is...
20 min
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JF584: Hire an ADMIN First, and Do Us a Favor.....
Today Joe shares with us all the successes and goals he has in his life, like closing on a large apartment community and updating his vision board. He shares with us a piece of a book he is reading where it prompts readers to hire an admin before a...
12 min
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JF583: How He Bought 19 Properties Since 2012
He admits that he lacked a true focus...until 2012. He was approved for a large line of credit which he would use to buy an eight unit building. From there the momentum built and didn't stop! Hear this investor's story and how he eventually wants to...
28 min
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JF582: Why Hearing "No!" is MONEY and What this...
This highly proactive property manager is our guest today and he is on the attack! He take massive action by calculating how many "No's" it takes to get to the yes. He calculates all his metrics and spend three hours daily prospecting, he has also...
33 min
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JF581: He's 22 and Has Completed Over 40 Flips!
Our guest is a young one, 22 years old and he began when he was 19. He's a very mature investor for his age and has had experience with over 40 fix and flips. Listen to his advice and see if you can begin your fix and flip adventure, the way he raises...
31 min
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JF580: How He Traded a BMW for a HOUSE, and Mas...
He started young at age 25, and was told he couldn't invest in real estate. Our guest ignored the noise and began with a Nice and easy single-family residence. Like a snowball rolling down the mountain he picked up Momentum and learning about...
37 min
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JF579: How to Connect with VIP's in Your Indust...
Ready to contact the big bosses of your niche? First you need to tell yourself that you can do it, and it's all in your head. Remember, these are VIPs are human too… In fact only a human can reach out these individuals, you must build the...
32 min
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JF578: He FAILED His First Mailing but PERSISTE...
He doesn't lack enthusiasm, that's for sure! If there's anything you will learn from this show, it's all about faith and persistence. Tom is anxiously engaged with his clients and followers and shares with us how he began his career and wholesaling...
26 min
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JF577: What $829 BILLION of Appraised Propertie...
Our Best Ever guest is a commercial and residential appraiser in the Dallas, Texas market. He has been involved in amusement park projects such as Six Flags and laser tag arenas. He shares his expertise in the appraisal process and how he has found...
28 min
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JF576: No More Excuses! Here's 84,000 Reasons W...
Our best ever guest purchased a fix and flip property with conventional financing… Yes conventional financing! He was able to find a partner, secure with a healthy profit. He did it on his first try, so there are no excuses, you're up...
23 min
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JF575: A Real Estate Platform's Startup Journey
Our Best Ever guest is from Israel and has created a real estate community online for investors and sellers to share deals, put together real estate projects, and network! He has had a history of fix and flips in Southern California and continues to...
24 min
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JF574: LIVE-IN FLIP and His Plan to Contract th...
Today's guest is about to jump into his first fix and flip while he invests on the side. He won't actually live in it during the flip (he will have his contractor rehab the home while he is absent), but it will be an owner occupied home. He is slowly...
27 min
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JF573: How 100 Homes a Year Started with Rappor...
Today's guest began in the grassroots knocking on doors in finding deals. He was hungry for closing neighborhoods, and eventually built a wholesale company. He buys in the California market and works with many other investors, hear his story and how...
23 min
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JF572: How to Read a Tape of Notes to Buy #skil...
Ever wondered how investors purchased NPN's (non performing notes)? Our Best Ever guests pull thousands of properties from banks and creditors in the form of an excel spreadsheet. They look at key indicators such as Senior Lien Balance, AVM, and...
30 min
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JF571: Did He Pay Cash or Terms for a 97 SFR Po...
He buys, flips, holds, and refinances SFR's and has been doing so for over 10 years. He was caught off guard with an opportunity to buy a portfolio of 97 homes, which would have been a record. He approached the opportunity at many angles, so you'll...
32 min