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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JF2894: 7 Secrets to Cultivating a Winning Team...
AJ Klenk entered real estate in the middle of the Great Recession in 2009 with a dream to eventually build schools internationally in developing countries. Today, he is the founder and owner of Capstone Companies, the country’s largest privately...
34 min
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JF2893: Two Sides of the Coin — Saving & Invest...
In this episode, Travis explains that there are two sides to the coin when it comes to money: saving and investing. He illustrates the importance of both sides and the downside of focusing only on saving while neglecting to invest. Passive Investor...
10 min
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JF2892: Top 3 Factors Impacting Insurance Right...
Micah Mattox is the director of both commercial insurance and multifamily at RealProtect, a real estate brokerage operating nationwide. RealProtect helps real estate investors manage their risk and protect their assets using specialized programs...
27 min
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JF2891: Recession-Resistant CRE Investing ft. K...
Kevin Bupp began investing in real estate with the help of a mentor more than two decades ago at the age of 19. After saving up $7K to buy his first property, Kevin soon realized he needed to scale if he wanted to create significant cash flow. He...
31 min
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JF2890: Top CRE Market Selection Tips & Insight...
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share their insights when it comes to commercial real estate markets. They discuss which markets they invest in, their takes on local vs. out-of-state investing, the importance of selecting the right markets,...
29 min
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JF2889: Hidden Perks of D-Class Value-Add Inves...
Craig Berger is the founder and CEO of Avid Realty Partners, which buys, owns, renovates, and eventually sells multifamily apartments along with other commercial realty assets. He is a GP of 1,149 units and is based in Manhattan, NY. In this episode,...
27 min
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JF2888: Flex Space Buildings | Beyond Multifami...
In this episode, Ash dives into the topic of flex space buildings. He explains what flex space buildings are, what kind of businesses you’ll typically find in them, the importance of location, and the pros and cons of owning flex space properties....
21 min
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JF2887: What Your Marketing Strategy Is Missing...
Jeffrey Brogger is the founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals. He is also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real...
28 min
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JF2886: The 4 Pillars to Financial Independence...
In this episode, Travis shares the four pillars that he personally used to achieve financial independence in full detail, plus some additional tips he’s picked up along the way. Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive...
11 min
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JF2885: Raising Capital in a Volatile Economic ...
Justin Dixon was the head of recruitment for a wealth management firm when he and his wife decided to purchase their first duplex in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2019. When they realized they could scale their real estate business more quickly through...
24 min
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JF2884: How to Lead with Educational Content ft...
Anthony Vicino is the managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily properties in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. In this episode, Anthony shares how he and his team...
26 min
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JF2883: Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network ...
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis continue their conversation from last week’s episode, . They share helpful conference hacks, networking success stories, CRM strategies, and how they each keep in touch with their network. Each week for the...
28 min
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JF2882: How a CRE Mentorship Group Changed Ever...
Zach Fugman is a Houston-based apartment syndicator who got his start in commercial real estate by joining a syndication education and coaching group called . Today, he is the owner of A-Strategy Management, serving as a GP of 1,700+ units, key...
23 min
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JF2881: Commercial Loans & Lenders | Beyond Mul...
In this episode, Ash explains the importance of finding a local CRE lender that’s right for you. He shares why going local is a must when it comes to commercial real estate and provides tips on how to establish and cultivate relationships with the...
23 min
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JF2880: How the Changing Economy Is Impacting C...
Former college basketball coach Greg Lyons and his brother, Tim, are both licensed capital raisers who got into multifamily syndications at the onset of the pandemic. Today, Greg is principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital, where he raises...
19 min
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JF2879: Speculating vs. Investing | Passive Inv...
In this episode, Travis explains the difference between being a speculator and being an investor and which strategy is more sustainable in the long term. Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever...
10 min
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JF2878: 3 Lessons for Sponsors from a Full-Time...
Joe Giuliacci started his real estate career with a halfplex investment property in Northern California. After several years of actively operating a number of duplexes, he discovered the world of syndications and passive investing. Today, Joe has...
30 min
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JF2877: Producing Massive Results in an Unpredi...
Third-time Best Ever Show guest Jason Yarusi is the founder and managing partner of Yarusi Holdings, LLC, a multifamily investment firm based in Murfreesboro, TN. In this episode, Jason discusses how the current economic climate is changing the way he...
27 min
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JF2876: Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network ...
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss the ins and outs of networking. They cover why it’s important to grow your network, what they have done to grow their own networks both online and offline, and their top tips for networking at a...
31 min
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JF2875: Benefits of Pivoting to Boutique Hotels...
Ramsey Blankenship is a full-time Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Special Operations who began investing in real estate in 2015 with a house hack in Panama City, FL. From there, he expanded into multifamily units, then began doing joint...
35 min
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JF2874: Commercial Due Diligence Pt. 1 | Beyond...
In this episode, Ash lays out his top tips for conducting commercial real estate due diligence that leads to taking down great deals. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host,...
25 min
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JF2873: Class A Condo Conversion ft. Tate Siemer
Second-time Best Ever Show guest Tate Siemer has been in real estate since 2006, focusing solely on commercial multifamily for the past four years. Today, Tate is CEO and managing partner at GreenLight Equity Group, which purchases class A, B, and C...
36 min
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JF2872: Financial Freedom — Should You Stop Wor...
In the first episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis explains what financial freedom is, how to determine the amount of money you need to retire, and how to know when (or if) you should stop working. Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by...
7 min
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JF2871: 4 Tips for Engaging with Sellers Off-Ma...
Alex Olson fell in love with real estate while he and his wife were building their dream house. He met a mentor who advised him to get his commercial real estate license, and Alex soon developed a passion for representing 1031 exchange buyers looking...
30 min
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JF2870: Knowing When to Walk Away from a Deal f...
Tommy Brant, a self-described recovering electrical engineer, is a full-time multifamily syndicator and real estate investor. He was first exposed to real estate through a college summer job working for a general contractor rehabbing mobile homes....
28 min