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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JF3584: From Lending to Fix-and-Flip Success, A...
Wendell Butler, President of Hammerhead Capital Inc., shares his journey into real estate investing and his focus on multifamily properties, fix and flips, and new construction. He discusses the challenges of navigating the real estate market during a...
29 min
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JF3583: The 'Dirt-First' Approach to Single-Ten...
Joel Owens, owner of NNN Invest, focuses on single-tenant net lease properties. He emphasizes tenant quality, location, and lease terms for safe, passive investments. Joel advises setting goals and taking small steps to achieve them....
33 min
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JF3582: From Yacht Captain to Multifamily Inves...
Scott Kidd, a yacht captain and real estate investor, emphasizes the importance of relationships, networking, and effective leadership in managing multifamily properties. He highlights the opportunities in the Columbus, Ohio market. Scott Kidd | Real...
30 min
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JF3581: From Hollywood to Real Estate: Masterin...
Andy Borses, Managing Partner for Investor Relations with BiCoastal LLC, invests in value-add multifamily properties and an assisted living facility. He emphasizes mentorship, thorough Due Diligence, and giving back through teaching. Andy Borses |...
22 min
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JF3580: From Single Family Rentals to Multifami...
Sharon Riddle, partner at Excalibur Investments of Texas, transitioned from single-family rentals to multifamily properties. She emphasizes conservative underwriting, broker relationships, and personal communication. Her key advice: stand out by...
34 min
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JF3579: Mastering B-Class Assets, Scaling with ...
Chris Kohnen, CIO of the Ackerman Group, focuses on B-class assets in Midwest secondary markets. Emphasizing supply-demand ratios, affordability, and cap rates, he stresses industry sophistication and understanding competition. Chris...
29 min
432
JF3578: Speedy Hard Money Loans, Navigating Uni...
Boris Dorfman, of LBC Capital Income Fund, specializes in fast hard money lending for residential and commercial real estate, excluding offices. He lends in California and major metros, focusing on speed and quick closings. He highlights...
26 min
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JF3577: Navigating Industrial Triple Net Leases...
Ronald Rohde, an industrial triple net investor and real estate attorney, shares his expertise in industrial real estate investing. He explains why he chose industrial properties over other asset classes and the benefits of triple net leases. Ron...
31 min
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JF3576: The Truth About Rent Concessions and Fi...
Levi Allen, founder of Wealth Creation Asset Management, offers insights on navigating the multifamily market. He also discusses the effects of new deliveries and concessions on rentals and shares strategies for maintaining high occupancy rates. Levi...
26 min
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JF3575: Tony Hawk — The Challenges of Becoming ...
Tony Hawk shares his incredible journey from struggling young skater to global icon in the world of skateboarding. He discusses overcoming early challenges, building his career, and driving the sport's popularity through innovative ventures and media....
29 min
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JF3574: From Single Family Rentals to Multifami...
Jade Laye, an investor and lawyer, shifted from single-family homes to multifamily properties in 2015. He emphasizes education, networking, positive cash flow, and supporting Christian missions. Jade Laye | Real Estate Background Laye Capital Based...
37 min
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JF3573: Navigating Market Cycles, Structuring D...
Daris Cassidy, CEO of FunSom and Principal at VeraVest and Fairway America, highlights real estate market challenges, the shift to income-producing assets, the importance of experienced managers, and understanding investment financials. Daris Cassidy...
24 min
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JF3572: Combat Officer Turned Real Estate Pro: ...
Stas Grinberg, co-founder of Vision and Beyond, stresses the importance of being close to investments and vertical integration. He highlights their focus on Miami developments and discusses market challenges like inflation, interest rates, and finding...
31 min
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JF3571: From Petroleum Engineer to Multifamily ...
Brandon Jenkins, a multifamily syndicator and capital raising coach, discusses his background, investor sentiment, and capital-raising challenges. He stresses clear communication, early investor conversations, avoiding single-industry markets, and...
29 min
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JF3570: From Living in Mobile Home Parks to Own...
Brian Spear, co-founder of Sunrise Capital Investors, discusses investing in mobile home parks, their buy-improve-refinance-hold strategy, and the importance of finding motivated sellers. He highlights opportunities from institutional sellers and...
40 min
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JF3569: Turning Around Neglected Mobile Home Pa...
Cory Harelson, a value-add mobile home parks investor, shares his background and current focus on investing in mobile home parks. He discusses the advantages of investing in the markets of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati, which he calls the...
23 min
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JF3568: From IT Director to Multifamily Syndica...
Hemant Pawar is a real estate investor who focuses on larger multifamily syndication properties. He started with smaller properties and gradually moved up to larger syndications. His motivation for getting into real estate was to have more time for...
39 min
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JF3567: From Heavy Value-Add to Ground-Up Devel...
On this episode of the Best Ever Show, Leo Rosansky joins Slocomb Reed. He shares insights on his background, development focus, capital structure, targeted hold periods, and lessons learned from his experiences. The conversation also delves into...
24 min
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JF3566: Mastering the Covered Land Play, Levera...
On this episode of the Best Ever Show, James Bohan joins Slocomb Reed. Their conversations covers a wide range of topics, including real estate investing, hotel investments, covered land plays, and the attractiveness of Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho as a...
23 min
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JF3565: Investing in Energy and Private Credit,...
Dave Walcott, CEO of Pantheon Investments, shares his background and current focus in real estate investing. He discusses the importance of building wealth through alternative assets and diversification. Dave highlights the opportunities in the energy...
25 min
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JF3564: Safeguarding Your Wealth: Asset Protect...
On this episode of the Best Ever Show, Joe Fairless joins Hillel L. Presser. He shares insights on asset protection and the importance of safeguarding personal and business assets. He discusses strategies for becoming uncollectible and judgment-proof,...
29 min
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JF3563: Suburban Markets, Investing in Supply-C...
Sean Burton, CEO of CityView, shares insights on multifamily investment, market trends, and the current market cycle. He also discusses the impact of AI on business and society, as well as his experiences in civic engagement and community development....
31 min
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JF3562: Scaling Multifamily Portfolios in a Hig...
Adrian Pannozzo, CEO of Generational Wealth, Inc., shares insights on transitioning from residential to commercial multifamily real estate, the challenges of managing multiple properties, the Toronto real estate market, and the impact of vertical...
31 min
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JF3561: Adaptive Reuse Projects – Transforming ...
Paul Coonrod is a real estate entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio spanning over 2 million square feet. Based in Houston, Texas, he founded and manages Pagewood, a vertically integrated operator specializing in industrial, multifamily, adaptive...
35 min
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JF3560: Multifamily Development in High-Growth ...
Venkat Avasarala, CEO of Striker Properties, discusses real estate development, focusing on new construction, market dynamics, and interest rates. He explains his shift to commercial real estate, post-COVID affordability, property tax abatements, and...
40 min