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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JF3700: 78 Pads for $400K — Infilling Mobile Ho...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Leo Young, co-founder of Cornell Communities, who shares his journey into the mobile home park investment space. Leo discusses his background in real estate, the strategies he employs to source and manage...
25 min
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JF3699: Cutting Insurance Costs and Competing w...
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Todd Watkins, COO of Railfield, discussing his journey from law to real estate, the challenges of navigating insurance in commercial real estate, and the current labor market's impact...
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JF3698: Rescuing Overleveraged Multifamily & Of...
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel welcome Jake Clopton, president of Clopton Capital, to discuss the current state of commercial real estate lending. Jake shares insights on the challenges faced by lenders and...
25 min
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JF3697: Why This Prolific Investor Is Sitting o...
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever CRE Show, Jeremy Roll, a seasoned multi-cycle real estate and alternative asset investor and president of the Roll Investment Group, joins host Matt Faircloth. Jeremy breaks down how to invest as a...
35 min
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JF3696: Flipping a $200K Office into $380K & Ta...
Ash Patel interviews Chris Matan, a seasoned real estate broker and investor with 30 years of experience. Chris shares his journey into real estate, discussing his diverse investments across various asset classes, including multifamily, office, and...
21 min
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JF3695: Navigating Distressed Deals, Class A & ...
In this episode, Rajkumar Venkatramani shares his journey from being a physician to becoming a multifamily real estate investor. He discusses the current challenges in the market, including investor skepticism and rising expenses, and how his...
15 min
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JF3694: Transitioning from Active to Passive In...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Bill Manassero, CEO of Promise Land Holdings LLC, who shares his journey from active to passive real estate investing. Bill discusses the unique advantages of starting real estate...
19 min
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JF3693: Negotiating Loan Docs and Protecting Yo...
Bishoy M. Habib Esq., attorney and broker at Levacy Legal, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Bishoy discusses the benefits of being an active investor, broker, and real estate attorney simultaneously. He also discusses...
31 min
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JF3692: Saving $20,000 Through Self-Auditing an...
Moshe Crane, VP of branding and strategic initiatives at Sage Ventures, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Moshe discusses the self-auditing process that resulted in him saving his company $20,000. He also shares the...
23 min
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JF3691: How to Make Loan Assumptions Work and B...
Jonathan Nichols, CEO at Apogee Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Jonathan discusses how to get deals done in today’s market, including how to make loan assumptions work on value-add multifamily deals. He...
23 min
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JF3690: The Power of Mindset, Strategic Systems...
Trevor McGregor, a successful real estate investor and coach, discusses navigating today's real estate market, emphasizing mindset and action. He stresses adapting to changes like rising interest rates and competition, focusing on relationships, and...
54 min
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JF3689: Creative Recaps, NYC Value-Adds, and Su...
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, George Giannopoulos, CEO of King's Capital, shares his journey in real estate, detailing his transition from a real estate agent to a principal investor managing a portfolio worth $160 million. He discusses...
24 min
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JF3688: Scaling from 10 SFRs to 270 Multifamily...
In this episode on the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Jeff Johnson, a regional CFO and real estate investor, who shares his journey from single-family homes to multifamily investments. Jeff discusses his early experiences in real estate,...
23 min
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JF3687: Closing a $76M Class A Multifamily Deal...
On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Slocomb Reed interviews Chad Brinkerhuff, co-founder and managing partner of Great Dane Capital. Chad shares his journey into multifamily investments, detailing the acquisition of a 327-unit property in...
17 min
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JF3686: How a $1.2M Industrial Deal Delivered 4...
Drew Joyner, owner of Ash Holdings, shares his experience in commercial real estate, focusing on industrial and retail properties. He values commercial assets for their challenges and stability, and prioritizes tenant management, zoning, and parking...
36 min
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JF3685: Cracking the Code on Creative Financing...
In this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Ron Walraven, a seasoned real estate investor with over 25 years of experience in wholesaling and creative finance. They discuss Ron's transition from wholesaling to long-term investments, particularly in the...
29 min
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JF3684: Navigating Distressed Deals, Massive Pr...
In this conversation, Slocomb Reed and Nick Simpson discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on multifamily and affordable housing investments. Nick shares insights on recent acquisitions, the challenges of negotiating in a...
17 min
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JF3683: Mastering New Construction & Value-Add ...
On this episode of the Next Level CRE Show, Matt Faircloth interviews Arne Cenedella about staying spry in body, mind, and business as they age. Arne shares his daily workout routine and the benefits he experiences from staying physically active. They...
36 min
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JF3682: Scaling with Cash-Out Refinances and Na...
Jesse Janssen shares his journey from a banking career to becoming a multifamily real estate operator in Anchorage, Alaska. He discusses the unique characteristics of the Anchorage market, including its stability and growth potential, as well as the...
25 min
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JF3681: From TV Producer to Multifamily Investo...
In this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Brian Heller, founder and CEO of Fairway Equities, who shares his journey from the entertainment industry to real estate investing. Brian discusses his experiences as both a limited partner (LP) and general...
30 min
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JF3680: Syndication Horror Stories, Declining C...
Scott Trench, CEO of BiggerPockets, joins hosts Ash Patel and Amanda Cruise on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Scott discusses his conservative investing strategy, including his LP investments in syndications that haven’t gone as planned....
48 min
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JF3679: The Case for Build-to-Rent vs. Multifam...
Andy McMullen, CEO of Legacy Acquisitions, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Andy discusses developing build-to-rent in the southeast, why the time horizon to build in a certain market is among the most crucial...
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JF3678: Using Future Cash Flow to Get Nearly $6...
Shane LaFave, executive vice president of Roers Companies, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Shane discusses the development aspect of his business, specifically finding land to purchase for new developments, how...
31 min
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JF3677: Sewage, Septic Systems, and Other Adven...
Cindy Hook of Sonos Capital joins Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Cindy discusses buying mobile home communities across the country, how their team manages communities across different markets, and how to get...
28 min
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JF3676: ‘The Party Is Over, the Free Money Is G...
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever CRE Show, Luke Carl, a short-term rental specialist who dabbles in multifamily, joins host Matt Faircloth. Luke is a legit rock star in both music and real estate. In this episode, he shares the...
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