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.
Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com
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JF2970: How to Focus Your Energy on What Truly ...
Rick Hale got his start in real estate in 1996 with a simple goal to sell a few houses and make a living. After his first year, he earned six figures, and after doubling his business by year four, he opened the very first Keller Williams office in...
27 min
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JF2969: Mitigating Risk without Missing Out ft....
Randy Langenderfer is a chief compliance and audit officer at Baylor College of Medicine who began flipping houses with his brother-in-law in 2009. After moving from Cleveland, OH, to Houston for a job opportunity, Randy began to learn about...
31 min
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JF2968: The 3-Step Process to Dollar-Cost Avera...
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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JF2967: How to Salvage a Deal & Make It a Win f...
Johnny Nelson started out as a contractor and a mechanical engineer before becoming an investor and fund manager. He was motivated to get into real estate after the death of his father. The experience made him realize that he wanted to be able to pay...
25 min
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JF2966: Mixed-Use & Commercial Development ft. ...
Pete Montgomery got his start in real estate 20 years ago working in property management. He soon realized he had a passion for commercial property management and leasing. Today, Pete is the broker of retail development at CMC Properties, where he...
27 min
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JF2965: Self-Care & Productivity Tips for Entre...
Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis...
29 min
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JF2964: The Power of Education, Focus, & Taking...
Tim Kelly is the VP of Education and co-owner of Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI), which simplifies the process for active duty and veteran military members and their families to create streams of passive income. He is also the CEO and founder of...
34 min
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JF2963: In Uncertain Times, Stick to What Works...
While Vadim Rey was serving in the U.S. Navy, he realized he wanted a different path that would allow him to give back while living life on his terms. He discovered multifamily syndications and soon learned that the bigger the project he took on, the...
28 min
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JF2962: Examining CRE Deals from the Attorney’s...
Mike Neiman is the principal attorney at Neiman Law LLC, which works on real estate legal matters with a focus on multifamily acquisitions. He is also a GP of 51 units and five duplexes. In this episode, Mike discusses common mistakes he...
22 min
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JF2961: How the Rich Get Richer | Passive Inves...
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...
15 min
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JF2960: Moving to the Mainland for Multifamily ...
Debbie Wilcox is from Honolulu, HI, where she and her husband previously owned and operated a swimming pool business. After 30 years of running their business together, they decided to act on their shared dream of becoming multifamily real estate...
30 min
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JF2959: Navigating Today’s Market in the Midwes...
Logan Freeman grew up in the Midwest and got his first job bailing hay at 14 years old. He quickly developed a strong work ethic that led him to excel in athletics. After a successful collegiate football career, Logan played in the NFL, but ultimately...
30 min
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JF2958: How a Recession & Inflation Could Impac...
Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis...
28 min
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JF2957: As Rates Increase, Should CRE Investors...
Danny Spitz started his real estate career 20 years ago as an underwriter doing transactions for a middle-market Bank in Chicago. Eventually, he was able to land a mentorship from a broker, investor, and developer who showed him the real estate...
28 min
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JF2956: How to Ditch Your W-2 for a CRE Career
Joseph Cornwell started his career as a full-time police officer in 2011. Four years later, he began educating himself on all things real estate by reading books, listening to podcasts, and attending meetups. He began buying rental properties and...
26 min
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JF2955: Why Mobile Home Parks Are Recession-Res...
Jack Martin got his start in real estate by working in land development and building houses in his early 20s. He then transitioned to the apartment space, which he thought would be his long-term retirement vehicle until he discovered mobile home...
25 min
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JF2954: How Stoicism Can Make You a Better Inve...
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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JF2953: Why It Takes Courage to Raise Capital f...
Jonathan Tonks’s background is in the automotive industry. He began his studies as a mechanical engineer with the goal of following in his family’s footsteps. However, after purchasing and house hacking his first duplex, Jonathan was immediately...
19 min
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JF2952: Risks & Rewards of Investing in Cannabi...
Bryan McLaren’s real estate background started in sustainable development. He spent his early career working with local communities on how to develop real estate, renewable energy, community systems, agricultural regeneration, and more. Around...
30 min
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JF2951: CRE Investing Advice for a Hypothetical...
Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss...
21 min
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JF2950: An Ambivert’s Guide to Capital Raising ...
Flint Jamison is a mechanical engineer who spent more than 15 years designing aircraft. He found real estate in 2018, applying the BRRRR model to his first duplex in Milwaukee. However, he quickly pivoted to syndications after coming across a Michael...
30 min
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JF2949: Getting the Best Rents Out of Small Spa...
Jason Brenner was working 60–70 hours per week at a car dealership full-time before he found commercial real estate. Once the pandemic hit in 2020, his dealership was closed for three months — that’s when he decided to make the jump. He started...
28 min
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JF2948: Gaining Leverage as a Passive Investor ...
Dr. Pranay Parikh is a medical doctor who began investing in real estate to grow his income. He bought a four-unit multifamily property but soon realized his time would be better spent focusing on his full-time career and investing 100% passively. He...
23 min
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JF2947: Should I Be an Active or Passive Invest...
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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JF2946: Why Systems Are the Secret to Scaling f...
Rohun Jauhar began his career in corporate finance, working for General Electric and Facebook before deciding he wanted to branch out on his own. After considering several paths — including running Domino’s franchises — he found multifamily real...
34 min