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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The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.

Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow.

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JF3293: Jonathan Twombly - Navigating the World...
In this episode, seasoned real estate investor Jonathan Twombly takes us on a journey through the world of independent hotel investments. With over a decade of experience, he shares his insights on finding, renovating, and managing these unique real...
36 min
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JF3292: Melanie and David Dupuis - Unlocking We...
Ever dreamed of achieving financial freedom through real estate investing? Join us as we uncover the secrets of Mel and Dave Dupuis's extraordinary journey. With over 240 units across five countries, they've mastered the art of creative financing and...
27 min
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JF3291: Cincinnati Meetup Podcast: Expert Lesso...
This episode is the audio from our August 2023 meetup in which host Slocomb Reed guides a panel of short-term rental investment experts. The panel, which includes Danny Henry of Liberty Hill Rentals, Sarah Karakaian of Stay a While Hosting Co., and...
44 min
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JF3290: Tom Dunkel - Turning Corporate Curvebal...
Ever wondered how a corporate setback transformed into a self-storage success story? From unexpected career shifts to pioneering self-storage strategies, get ready to unravel the journey of Tom Dunkel, the Chief Investment Officer at Bellrose Storage...
29 min
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JF3289: Multifamily Syndication 101 | Passive I...
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13 min
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JF3288: Bryant Dawson - The Playbook on How to ...
Ever wondered how to secure multi-million dollar acquisitions in the competitive world of commercial real estate? Join us as we unlock the strategies and insights behind Bryant Dawson's remarkable journey. He's the mastermind behind a multi-property...
34 min
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JF3287: Keith Fromm - Unraveling the ULA Tax: H...
Are your real estate investments in jeopardy due to a hidden tax? Join us as we dive into the world of real estate taxation with Keith Fromm, a seasoned attorney, litigator, and real estate developer with over 40 years of experience. Based in Los...
27 min
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JF3286: Reid Bennett - Navigating the Multifami...
Ready to unravel the secrets of successful multifamily real estate investing? Dive into a captivating discussion with Reid Bennett, a multifamily industry veteran with over 22 years of experience. Explore multifamily strategies, lender insights, and...
35 min
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JF3285: Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil - From NFL to Mult...
Ever wondered how a former NFL player transitioned from the football field to thriving in the world of multifamily real estate? Get ready to uncover the playbook of Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil as he shares his remarkable journey from the gridiron to becoming...
35 min
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JF3284: Anthony Scavo - Uncovering Opportunitie...
Are you a commercial real estate investor looking to uncover hidden opportunities in the market? In this episode, Slocomb Reed interviews Anthony Scavo, President and COO of Basis Industrial, a vertically integrated real estate owner operator. Join us...
22 min
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JF3283: The 3-Step Process to Create Your Optim...
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11 min
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JF3282: Colm McEvilly - Mastering Capital Raisi...
Curious about the secrets behind building an engaged community that supercharges your investment journey? Look no further. Join us as we unlock the vault of capital raising expertise and community cultivation with Colm McEvilly. Get ready to dive deep...
30 min
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JF3281: Carter Malloy — Exploring the Benefits ...
Are you missing out on lucrative opportunities in the world of commercial real estate? Join Ash Patel as he unlocks the secrets of farmland and timberland investing with Carter Malloy, the CEO of AcreTrader. Discover how these often-overlooked asset...
23 min
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JF3280: Joseph DelleFave - Secrets to Creative ...
Joseph DelleFave, a seasoned real estate investor, takes us deep into the world of creative financing strategies for commercial real estate investors. Joseph shares his expertise on finding and structuring deals using unique methods that often fly...
32 min
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JF3279: Dave Spooner - Strategies for Remote Pr...
Ever wondered how to effectively manage your rental properties while sipping margaritas on a tropical beach or serving overseas? Get ready to unlock the secrets of remote property management with Dave Spooner, co-founder of Innago. From handling...
29 min
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JF3278: Nic McGrue — Master Capital Raising and...
Are you confident you're not unintentionally stepping into legal quicksand while raising capital for your real estate ventures? Join us in this episode as we unravel the intricacies of capital raising and joint ventures in the world of commercial real...
35 min
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JF3277: Josh Weiner — Unveiling Profitable Reta...
Ready to unlock the secrets of successful retail outparcel investments? Join us as Slocomb Reed sits down with Josh Weiner, a seasoned commercial real estate professional specializing in retail outparcel leasing and sales. Together, they dive deep...
24 min
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JF3276: How to Use the Power of Investing to Co...
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...
10 min
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JF3275: Michael Barnhart - Transferring Militar...
Ever wondered how a military background could shape a successful commercial real estate journey? Get ready to dive into the captivating story of Michael Barnhart, co-founder of AdventurousREI. From Air Force officer to savvy real estate investor,...
27 min
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JF3274: Kim Lisa Taylor — How to Raise Capital ...
Ready to unlock the secrets of real estate syndications and take your investment game to the next level? With nearly $3 billion of security offerings drafted under her belt, Kim spills the beans on setting up syndications, compliance mastery, and...
25 min
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JF3273: Chad Zdenek — From Rocket Science to Re...
Ever wondered how a rocket scientist turned real estate syndicator cracks the code of profitable commercial real estate investments? In this episode, Slocomb Reed sits down with Chad Zdenek, an industry veteran who's leveraging his out-of-this-world...
24 min
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JF3272: Cincinnati Meetup Podcast — Investing f...
This episode is the audio from our July 2023 meetup in which Cincinnati Meetup host Slocomb Reed discusses how to adjust your investing strategy depending on your goals. He also shares how he delegates tasks to others vs. what decisions he keeps for...
17 min
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JF3271: Dave Foster — The Ultimate Guide to the...
Dave Foster is the CEO and founder of The 1031 Investor, which helps real estate investors navigate tax-saving strategies within the 1031 exchange. In this episode, Dave shares invaluable ways to use the 1031 exchange to exponentially increase your...
42 min
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JF3270: Tony Lopes — The Power in Understanding...
Tony Lopes is the CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, which focuses on helping clients achieve more freedom, wealth, peace, and certainty. In this episode, Tony discusses how he utilized real estate investing to retire at 44 years old and the lessons he’s...
38 min
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JF3269: Pros and Cons of Using Leverage to Buy ...
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