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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JF3543: From Small to Mid-Size Multifamily, Lev...
Josh Anderson, CEO of Anderson Real Estate Services Group, shares his experience in residential and multifamily real estate investing. He discusses his diverse portfolio, operational focus, market changes, and future industry insights. Josh Anderson |...
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JF3542: Maximizing Value through Sustainability...
Thomas Stanchak of Stoneweg US LLC discusses sustainability in real estate. He emphasizes improving building performance, reducing expenses, and documenting initiatives. His advice: have self-confidence and advocate for yourself. Thomas Stanchak |...
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JF3541: Risk Tolerance, LP Responsibilities, an...
Ash Patel and Gino Barbaro discuss real estate syndication challenges. They stress LP due diligence, vetting syndicators, and market analysis. They emphasize aligned interests, communication, and understanding risk, suggesting GPs focus on investor...
33 min
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JF3540: Converting Commercial to Residential, A...
Nick Stageberg, founder of Black Swan Real Estate, manages $330 million in assets, focusing on value-add repositions. Their GPLP model splits profits 50-50, with LPs getting their capital back first. He advises starting small, scaling up, and adapting...
40 min
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JF3539: Green Building Ventures, Mastering Mixe...
David Holman, owner of Holman Homes, shares insights from his real estate journey, highlighting the transition from single-family to multifamily properties and new constructions. He discusses the value of green building practices, historic...
45 min
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JF3538: Multifaceted Real Estate Ventures, and ...
Jason Moss discusses his real estate ventures, including fix and flips, lease options, and new construction with Joe Cornwell. They focus on business evolution, portfolio management, and the significance of cash flow, while Moss shares insights from...
34 min
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JF3537: Optimizing Property Management for Grow...
AJ Shepard discusses property management and income strategies with Slocomb Reed on the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. They explore recent market challenges in Portland, effects of interest rates, and advice for considering third-party...
31 min
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JF3536: Integrating Diverse Real Estate Service...
Joe Cornwell hosts Ryan Deasey and Mike Doherty from Skytree Investments to discuss their real estate venture, which combines lending, sales, and investment under one roof. They manage over 50 units and focus on providing comprehensive services to...
41 min
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JF3535: The Best Ever Formula for Elite Propert...
Carlos Rovira of Rovira Property Management joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Carlos discusses how budgets, systems, and processes are the keys to elite property management. He also explains why many landlords get a bad...
31 min
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JF3534: Strategy Secrets That Made J Scott a Re...
Real estate legend J Scott joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, for the first time ever, J Scott discusses his approach to diversification, his biggest regrets from hundreds of single-family flips, and how to strategically...
53 min
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JF3533: Leveraging Military Insights for Real E...
Blake Dailey, founder of StayVest, shares his evolution from short-term rentals to owning a 130-unit boutique hotel in the Smoky Mountains. He discusses financial details, renovation plans, and operational challenges, providing tips for aspiring hotel...
32 min
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JF3532: Mastering Work-Life Harmony, Capitalizi...
Phil Moeller, an Ohio investor, discusses transitioning from single-family to multifamily real estate. He highlights key profit strategies: cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits, emphasizing the importance of clear goals and starting small. Phil...
37 min
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JF3531: Unveiling Financial Discrepancies and M...
Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give...
27 min
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JF3530: Building Financial Foundations for Pass...
Whitney Elkins-Hutten discusses her dual role as the Director of Investor Education at passiveinvesting.com and the founder of Ash Wealth. She focuses on educating busy professionals on how to manage and grow their investment portfolios, emphasizing...
24 min
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JF3529: Surviving Rising Interest Rates, Tax Ab...
Rick Martin, founder of Fortress Federation, discusses adapting to market changes amid rising interest rates and investor uncertainty. He shares risk mitigation strategies like tax abatement deals and underwriting, while emphasizing real estate's...
31 min
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JF3528: How to Build and Scale a Mobile Home Pa...
Pasha Esfandiary, former professional poker player and CEO and founder of Evoke Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Pasha discusses raising capital for mobile home park investments, finding good talent and the...
30 min
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JF3527: Build-to-Rent Townhomes vs. Traditional...
Josh Green focuses on build-to-rent townhome developments in Salt Lake City, highlighting their demand post-COVID and benefits like tax advantages and lower costs. He emphasizes flexible investment timelines and the importance of a skilled team for...
22 min
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JF3526: Navigating Hotel Investing, Maximizing ...
Hait Patel from the DeRosa Group discusses his experience in hotel and multifamily property acquisitions. He covers the challenges and trends in the hospitality industry, the impact of Airbnb, and the shift towards boutique hotels. Patel also explains...
40 min
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JF3525: Cash-Flowing from Day One While Playing...
Joshua Condado and Colin Davis, full-time nurses who also invest in mobile home parks, join host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Joshua and Colin discuss starting in single-family residential real estate before leveling up into...
29 min
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JF3524: The RIGHT Way to Conduct a Proper Multi...
Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give...
23 min
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JF3523: Distressed Deals, Outsourcing vs. In-Ho...
Calvin Chin, founder of Zen Coast Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Calvin discusses the pain points of outsourcing property management, acquiring a $21 million 150-unit multifamily property, and capitalizing on...
25 min
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JF3522: Investor Sentiment in 2024, Affordable ...
Chris Larsen, founder of Next Level Income, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chris discusses affordable housing, opportunistic investing, and the demographic tailwinds that drive mobile home parks. He also explains why,...
26 min
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JF3521: The Unsung Heroes Most Responsible for ...
Kyle McKinney, CRE investor and founder/coach at Pentagon Property Academy, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Kyle discusses the nuances of asset management, including the division of labor between property managers and...
29 min
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JF3520: The Worst Thing You Can Do at a Confere...
Liz Faircloth, co-founder of InvestHER, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Liz discusses her background in personality assessments, including the importance of identifying personality drivers, visionaries vs. integrators,...
33 min
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JF3519: Why Self-Storage Is Like Netflix, Raisi...
Jacob Vanderslice, principal of VanWest Partners, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob provides a comprehensive look at the state of self-storage. He breaks down the impact floating-rate debt has had on the sector, how...
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