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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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...
39 min
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JF3675: The Secret Sauce Behind the Boring, Hig...
Andy Weiner, president of RockStep Capital, joins hosts Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Andy gives an absolute masterclass on retail investment, focusing on enclosed malls and power centers. He shares the...
36 min
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JF3674: Creating $10 Million in Multifamily Val...
Dan Costantino — a value-add multifamily operator, hard money lender, and managing member at Achieve Capital Partners — joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Dan shares how his real estate side hustle became his...
21 min
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JF3673: Hidden Dangers of Lease-Up Deals and Ch...
Joe Pizzurro, managing director of Breakchain Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Joe discusses the self-storage industry in 2024, including how interest rate hikes pushed him from multifamily to self storage,...
22 min
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JF3672: Secrets and Challenges to Maximizing Se...
Section 8 investor Mike Curadossi joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Mike dives into what it’s really like managing Section 8 properties, including the secrets and strategies to maximize cash flow, the biggest...
26 min
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JF3671: The Opportunity in Office That Nobody’s...
Brian Levredge, owner of First Property Management, joins hosts Ash Patel and Amanda Crusie on the Best Ever CRE Show. He invests in a variety of asset classes, including industrial and flex, office, multifamily, and more. In this episode, Brian and...
34 min
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JF3670: The ‘Disastrous Policy’ Behind This Inv...
Jonah Bamberger, managing partner and executive chairman of Aulder Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. Aulder Capital has done over 60 acquisitions totaling more than $1 billion, and in this episode, Jonah discusses investing...
27 min
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JF3669: The Unsexy Reality of Building a Syndic...
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever Show, Brian Burke, CEO of Praxis Capital, joins host Matt Faircloth. Brian has acquired over half a billion dollars of real estate in his 30-plus years in the business, including more than 3,000...
55 min
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JF3668: Scaling Land Acquisitions, Navigating Z...
Ash Patel interviews Anita Verma-Lallian, CEO of Arizona Land Consulting, about her journey in the land consulting business, the growth of Arizona's real estate market, and the intricacies of land acquisition and development. Anita shares insights on...
24 min
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JF3667: Transitioning from Multifamily to RV Pa...
Josh Ferrari, CEO and owner of Ferrari Capital, discusses his experience in syndicating commercial real estate, including multifamily properties and RV parks. He shares his unique perpetuity model for partnership with LPs, where they receive a 100%...
30 min
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JF3666: Navigating 400 Evaluations for 2 Deals,...
Paul Montelongo, founder of Montalongo Capital, discusses his focus on acquiring value-add multifamily properties in Texas, Kansas, and Alabama. He shares that their business plan involves putting about a million dollars worth of improvements into...
27 min
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JF3665: Rebuilding a $100M Portfolio, Lessons f...
Mike Morawski, a commercial multifamily operator, shares his experience in the real estate industry and offers insights into the current market climate. He discusses the factors that contributed to his success in scaling his business from zero to $100...
22 min
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JF3664: Scaling with Joint Ventures, Maximizing...
Charlie Panayi, CEO of Red Squirrel Property Shop, shares his journey into real estate investing and the different types of properties he has invested in. He started at a young age, buying his first property at 18 and focusing on buy-to-let...
32 min
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JF3663: Overcoming Rent Control Challenges, Man...
Zihao Wang, CEO at Motiva Holdings, discusses their value-add multifamily investment strategy and portfolio growth. They focus on both Southern California and other markets such as the Texas Triangle and the Midwest. In Southern California, they...
21 min
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JF3662: Building a Real Estate Empire Without B...
In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever Show, creative finance legend Pace Morby joins host Matt Faircloth to explain how investors can use subject to, seller financing, and other creative strategies to acquire properties at low interest...
59 min
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JF3661: Transitioning from DIY Flips to Syndica...
Jordan Smith, President of 360 Properties Corp, shares his journey in real estate investing, from single-family homes to large apartment communities. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing value to others in order to...
26 min
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JF3660: Overcoming Capital Constraints, Seller ...
Andrew Reichert, founder and CEO of Burgo Capital, shares his experience in real estate investing and syndicated funds. He discusses the challenges of finding compelling deals in the current market and the importance of aligning interests with...
22 min
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JF3659: Converting Hotels to Apartments, Naviga...
Ryan Sudeck, CEO of Sage Investment Group, discusses their strategy of converting hotels into apartment buildings to address the affordable housing crisis. They look for hotels with existing infrastructure and amenities that can be repurposed for...
36 min
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JF3658: Maximizing NOI with Triple Net Leases, ...
 Michael Hendzel, a real estate investor, shares his experiences and insights in commercial real estate investing. He discusses the challenges he faces with his properties, such as dealing with tenant issues and property maintenance. Michael...
31 min
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JF3657: Scaling to 150 Units in a Year, Joint V...
Nicole Fiore, the founder of Coast to Coast Homes Canada Incorporated, shares her experience in scaling her real estate portfolio from four to 150 residential and commercial multifamily units. She discusses the importance of slowing down and focusing...
25 min
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JF3656: Managing 32,000 Units, Navigating Inter...
Jeff Gleiberman, President of MG Properties, shares his experience of managing a portfolio of over 32,000 multifamily units. The company was founded by his father in 1992 and has since expanded to six major Western states. They focus on slow and...
32 min
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JF3655: Introducing Best Ever's New Show: Next ...
Matt Faircloth introduces himself as the host of a new segment, "Next Level CRE," on the Best Ever CRE Show, where he focuses on delivering actionable advice to real estate investors. He emphasizes learning from mistakes and being open to growth....
53 min
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JF3654: Tech Engineer Turned Investor: Scaling ...
Keshav Kolur, principal and founder of Clive Capital, shares his background and current focus on real estate investing. He discusses the importance of finding the right sponsors and evaluating deals. Keshav also talks about the challenges of raising...
25 min
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JF3653: The Truth About Cannabis Tenants: Under...
Chris Reece, CEO of MJ Reed, discusses the opportunities and risks of investing in cannabis real estate. He explains that by financing properties with cannabis tenants, investors can gain exposure to the industry without taking on the additional risk...
34 min
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JF3652: From Tech Mogul to Arizona Real Estate ...
Ray Hightower, a managing partner of ROI Clear, shares his real estate investing journey and insights. He discusses his transition from running a tech company to investing in real estate syndications. Ray emphasizes the importance of building equity...
33 min