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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JF3434: Secrets to Organic Growth in Multifamil...
Sarah Sullivan, CEO of SuGo Capital, joins our host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show to discuss her road from Silicon Valley to the headaches of single-family investing and eventually to multifamily and alternative assets, including how diversifying...
30 min
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JF3433: A Nuclear Missile Operator’s Approach t...
What does the Air Force’s nuclear weapons department have in common with multifamily syndication? Geoff Kudlacz. Kudlacz — known as “Geoffrey Dollars” on social — joined our host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show to discuss his transition...
26 min
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JF3432: Maximizing Returns in Net Lease Investm...
Ash Patel and Dan Lewkowicz discuss Dan's real estate journey and expertise in net lease investments. They explore strategies for risk mitigation and profit maximization in single tenant properties, comparing them with multifamily assets. Dan offers...
34 min
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JF3431: Raising Private Capital in Multifamily ...
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a...
45 min
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JF3430: Before You Invest Another Dollar – Cons...
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing...
9 min
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JF3429: Market Volatility and the Most Dangerou...
In this episode, host Joe Cornwell is joined by David Meyer, a real estate investor who serves as VP of data and analytics at BiggerPockets. David discusses current market conditions and trends, the dangers of sitting on the sidelines, and what he’s...
36 min
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JF3428: Blueprint for Building a 900+ Unit Mult...
Farris Gosea, the founder of Farris Gosea Capital, talks about scaling his multifamily portfolio to 920 units, including the challenges he’s experienced along the way from finding great maintenance technicians to implementing better systems. Key...
21 min
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JF3427: A Conversation with The Mobile Home Par...
Ferd Niemann, a seasoned mobile home park operator and real estate attorney, dives into the niche world of mobile home park investing. He shares expert insights about the nuances of real estate law, the specifics of mobile home park operations, and...
29 min
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JF3426: Top Criteria for Acquiring and Managing...
Neil Timmins, CEO of Agent Optional, shares his journey from being a top Remax agent to an opportunistic commercial real estate investor. He details how he transitioned from residential to commercial real estate, his strategies for acquiring and...
38 min
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JF3425: Lessons in Medical Real Estate and Busi...
Ward Schraeder, a versatile real estate mogul with over 30 years of industry experience, shares lessons he's learned spearheading massive commercial and healthcare developments, acquiring failing businesses, and simply seizing the right opportunities...
41 min
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JF3424: The Magic Market Ride: Perfecting Your ...
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a...
56 min
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JF3423: A Brief History of American Tax Law and...
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing...
8 min
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JF3422: Sustainable Real Estate Investing: Gree...
Dave Holman, Founder of Holman Homes, explores the world of green building syndications, historic renovations, and innovative refugee housing. He shares how he’s built a $40 million portfolio and is able to give back to his community while remaining...
33 min
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JF3421: Building Success: Insight into Real Est...
Sam Bates from Bates Capital Group talks about shifting his real estate business from acquisitions to development, mainly in multifamily and retail spaces, due to recent market changes. He discusses challenges like zoning laws and investor management,...
31 min
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JF3420: How to Harness AI for Your Real Estate ...
Vanessa Alfaro, a real estate investor with $50 million assets under management and founder of Venus Capital Partners, shares her profound insights on leveraging AI in real estate. This episode, recorded at the onset of 2024, delves into the...
37 min
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JF3419: The Ins and Outs of European Real Estat...
Daniel Wood, a real estate developer and event promoter from Sweden, reveals the unique challenges and opportunities in European real estate development, particularly in the post-COVID landscape. Daniel shares his expertise in UK investments, his...
29 min
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JF3418: Do’s and Don’ts of Bringing Property Ma...
Wyatt Simon of Full Circle Equity Partners shares his journey from aspiring NBA player to a successful real estate entrepreneur, revealing the strategies and challenges he faced while building his portfolio of 176 units. In this episode, we explore...
26 min
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JF3417: Negotiating Win-Win Deals in Multifamil...
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a...
44 min
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JF3416: 6 Things to Consider Before Quitting Yo...
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing...
9 min
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JF3415: The Real Estate Capital Raising Playboo...
Ash Patel interviews Adam Carswell from RaisingCapital.com. Adam shares his journey from semi-pro basketball to capital raising. He discusses the importance of due diligence, integrity, and legal aspects in capital raising, and highlights the value of...
27 min
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JF3414: How to Use LinkedIn to 10X Your Capital...
Discover the power of social media for capital raising with Jesse Futia, real estate brand advisor and co-founder of Fin Ghost. He shares the transformative role of platforms like LinkedIn in capital raising and investor networking, and provides tips...
20 min
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JF3413: Short-Term Rentals: How to Shift Your I...
Joe Riley, CEO of Patriot Family Homes, discusses the dynamic world of short-term rentals, focusing on challenges and opportunities within this niche. He shares his thoughts on how the short-term rental industry will be impacted alongside economic...
21 min
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JF3412: A Strategic Approach to Tailoring Real ...
William Edwards of GDD Invests explores his dynamic journey from small-scale beginnings to managing substantial real estate portfolios. William shares the steps he took to teach himself real estate investing, how he progressed from LP to GP deals, and...
32 min
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JF3411: From Zero to 1,200 Units in Two Years f...
Jeremy Kane of Patriot Capital Investments shares his journey from house hacking while in the military, to scaling up to 1,200 doors of multifamily in two years, to taking the lead on a 70,000 square foot ground up development industrial warehouse...
31 min
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JF3410: The Four Superpowers of a Great Multifa...
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in...
56 min