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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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 ...
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...
11 min
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JF3268: Cody Laughlin — Mastering Multifamily a...
Ever wondered how to turbocharge your real estate portfolio by strategically merging two seemingly different asset classes? In this episode, Cody Laughlin reveals his powerful insights into the symbiotic relationship between multifamily and industrial...
28 min
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JF3267: Bob Lachance — Unleashing the Power of ...
Are you tired of juggling endless tasks in your commercial real estate business? Wondering if there's a way to boost productivity without burning out? Join Ash Patel as he sits down with Bob Lachance, founder of Reva Global, to uncover the...
27 min
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JF3266: Joshua Meyer — The Dangers of Scaling T...
Joshua Meyer is the founder of Meyer REI, which creates win-win opportunities between the company and those struggling with foreclosure. In this episode, Joshua gives a step-by-step process for approaching direct-to-seller financing and shares some of...
25 min
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JF3265: Andy McQuade — Save Six Figures on Your...
Andy McQuade is the principal at The ARM Companies, which provides consulting and advisory services for individuals and businesses working in the real estate industry. In this episode, Andy discusses the biggest mistakes operators make when dealing...
36 min
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JF3264: Best Ever Book Club - The Wealthy Gardn...
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...
45 min
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JF3263: Robbie Faithe - How to Create a Win-Win...
Robbie Faithe is the CEO of Faithe Real Estate and co-founder of Integrity Home Buyers. In this episode, Robbie talks about his journey from flipping houses to investing in a variety of commercial real estate assets, ranging from multifamily to...
25 min
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JF3262: 5 Steps to Vet a Syndication Deal | Pas...
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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JF3261: Vanessa Alfaro - Disrupting the Real Es...
Vanessa Alfaro discusses her journey from being a single mom opening companies at 22 to founding multiple seven-figure firms across three countries. Vanessa shares insights into her real estate portfolio, which focuses on multifamily investments. She...
36 min
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JF3260: Clint Harris - How to Recognize the Rig...
Clint Harris is a professional investor and capital raiser with Nomad Capital, which focuses on converting and building Class-A climate-controlled storage facilities. In this episode, Clint discusses Nomad’s conversion strategies, specifically how...
28 min
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JF3259: Bronson Hill - From Medical Sales to 20...
Bronson Hill talks about his transition from medical device sales into multifamily real estate and other diverse investments like ATMs, car washes, and oil and gas. Hill emphasizes the importance of cash flow, risk mitigation, and seeking value-add...
27 min
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JF3258: Zach Lemaster — Exploring the True Mean...
Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, one of the nation's leading turnkey investment companies that helps people achieve financial independence through turnkey investing. In this episode, Zach discusses the misconceptions...
35 min
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JF3257: Dana Bull — The Power in Quitting While...
Dana Bull is a real estate advisor at Dana Bull Real Estate Consulting, where she advises clients on ways to maximize wealth through real estate. In this unique episode, Dana discusses why she chooses NOT to grow her portfolio, having acquired all of...
40 min
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JF3256: Cody Bjugan — The Best-Kept Secret in L...
Cody Bjugan is the founder of Allied Development, which finds off-market raw land with development potential and sells it to homebuilders. He is also the founder of VestRight, an educational platform that's helping investors do the same. In this...
32 min
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JF3255: The Power of Knowing Your Core Values |...
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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JF3254: Vikram Raya - Making the Jump from Medi...
Vikram Raya is the CEO and co-founder of Viking Capital, a multifamily boutique with nimble investment sourcing, structuring, execution and asset management capabilities. In this episode, Vikram talks about his transition from life as a practicing...
38 min
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JF3253: Chris Pomerleau — Understanding the Pro...
Chris Pomerleau is the co-founder and director of investment strategy at LeavenWealth, a lead sponsor of value-add multifamily properties through syndication and JVs. In this episode, Chris discusses his newest project, Rayven, which is a Regulation A...
31 min