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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JF3371: Nelson Chu - A New Era in Private Credi...
Ash Patel interviews Nelson Chu, founder and CEO of Percent, a credit marketplace. Chu discusses how Percent, started in 2018, fills gaps left by banks post-financial crisis, offering private credit lending, including in real estate. He explains how...
38 min
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JF3370: Ryan Emrich - From CPA to Real Estate M...
On this episode of the Best Ever Show,  Joe Cornwell interviews Ryan Emrich. From an accounting background, he transitioned to real estate and focused on off-market multifamily properties by emphasizing the importance of formal partnerships and...
42 min
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JF3369: Tim Vitale - From Wall Street to Real E...
Tim Vitale, a real estate investor and co-founder of Vive Equity, shares his journey from Wall Street accountant to real estate success. He emphasizes networking, education, and adding value to others as key to his transition from single-family to...
39 min
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JF3368: Retirement is Not an Age, It’s a Number...
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...
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JF3367: Ryan Tanel - Accelerating Commercial Re...
Ryan Tanel, founder of Top Producer Investment Capital, shares strategies to maximize returns and accelerate wealth growth such as structuring deals that appeal to different types of investors, being flexible with your business plan, and executing...
36 min
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JF3366: Ryan and Dr Francesca Byrne - Navigatin...
In this episode of the Best Ever Show, Ryan and Dr. Francesca Byrne, from Cashflow Capital Club, discuss their multifamily real estate strategy. They focus on revamping underperforming properties in Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia, aiming for high...
36 min
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JF3365: Best Ever Book Club - The Asset Mindset...
The Best Ever Book Club is a special monthly series hosted by Best Ever founder Joe Fairless. In each insightful episode, Joe dives into influential books that shape the world of investing, exploring key principles, strategies, and lessons to enrich...
29 min
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JF3364: Jered Sturm - Strategies for Responsibl...
From creative financing strategies to building valuable relationships with brokers, multifamily investing expert Jered Sturm delves into the key strategies that have fueled his success. Discover how he overcame challenges, his approach to sourcing...
44 min
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JF3363: Best Ever Roundtable: Lessons Learned f...
Commercial real estate experts Slocomb Reed, Ash Patel, and Joe Cornwell share their best and worst experiences in real estate investing. They offer valuable insights, lessons, and strategies that every investor should consider. Key Takeaways: The...
20 min
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JF3362: Michael Margarella - Multifamily vs. Se...
Michael Margarella, founder of Next Play Investments, delves into the nuances of commercial real estate investing, shedding light on the intriguing dynamics of the multifamily and self-storage sectors. In this episode, we uncover the evolving trends...
24 min
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JF3361: Best Ever Roundtable: Lessons Learned f...
Commercial real estate experts Slocomb Reed, Ash Patel, and Joe Cornwell share their best and worst experiences in real estate investing. They offer valuable insights, lessons, and strategies that every investor should consider. Key Takeaways: The...
29 min
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JF3360: Jim Sheils - The Rise of Build-to-Rent ...
In this podcast episode, Ash Patel interviews Jim Sheils who discusses his transition from renovating to building new construction properties in Florida, focusing on the build-to-rent sector. He highlights the advantages of new constructions, the...
34 min
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JF3359: How to Seek Advice, and Cut the Noise |...
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...
12 min
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JF3358: Charlie Hardage - Harnessing the Power ...
In this episode, we dive deep into a powerful wealth-building strategy with real estate investor and military veteran, Charlie Hardage. Charlie shares his insights on using Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) to accelerate your real estate...
29 min
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JF3357: Ian Cruz - Actionable Networking Strate...
Ian Cruz, a seasoned real estate investor, shares his experiences and strategies in the world of commercial real estate. From networking tips that have propelled his success to the power of taking action and learning from mistakes, Ian's expertise is...
31 min
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JF3356: Shelley Peterson - From Pharmaceuticals...
In this episode, we sit down with Shelley Peterson, a seasoned real estate investor and co-founder of Kahuna Investments, to discuss her journey in the world of commercial real estate investing. Shelley shares valuable insights into the challenges and...
21 min
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JF3355: Michael Mandel - Leveraging Data and Cr...
In this episode, Ash Patel interviews Michael Mandel, the CEO of CompStak, a leading provider of commercial real estate data. They delve deep into the world of commercial real estate data, discussing how it can be a game-changer for investors and...
27 min
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JF3354: Justin Goodin - The Surprising Rise of ...
In this insightful episode, commercial real estate investor Justin discusses valuable insights and trends in the industry. Join the conversation as he shares his experiences in managing and growing his portfolio. From the evolving demand for...
32 min
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JF3353: Reverse Market Crashes, and What It Mea...
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...
13 min
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JF3352: J Scott on Affordability, Cash Manageme...
Are you curious about the untapped potential of the commercial real estate market? Discover the power of holding property and the critical lessons learned by J Scott in his journey of flipping 450 houses. Join us as we delve into the fascinating...
48 min
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JF3351: Mike Holdwick - How to Master Portfolio...
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of commercial real estate with Mike Holdwick, a seasoned investor who has mastered the art of asset diversity and high returns. Mike shares his journey from a W2 employee to a successful real estate...
42 min
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JF3350: Best Ever Roundtable - Cracking the Cod...
In this episode, our hosts, Ash Patel, Joe Cornwell, and Slocomb Reed engage in a lively roundtable discussion about the challenges and opportunities presented by the current real estate market, emphasizing the importance of stress-testing deals and...
40 min
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JF3349: How to Anticipate and Deal with Surpris...
Bonus Operations is a series hosted by apartment owner/operator and Best Ever Show host, Slocomb Reed. In each five- to ten-minute episode, Slocomb provides his top takes for executing your business plan and maintaining cash flow. In this episode,...
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JF3348: David Lilley - How This Operator Gets a...
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of multifamily real estate with David Lilley, the CEO of Reap Capital. David shares his journey from single-family rentals to becoming a successful multifamily investor, emphasizing the importance of...
26 min
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JF3347: Thomas Lorini - Secrets to Cross-Border...
In this episode, we delve into the world of cross-border real estate investment with Thomas Lorini, CEO of VentureCo Capital. Thomas shares his experiences and strategies for investing in commercial real estate across the United States and Canada....
27 min