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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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
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JF2869: Making the Case for Different CRE Strat...
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis each explain their own personal real estate strategies, making their case for why investors should consider their approach while also explaining which types of investors might not benefit from using it. Each...
34 min
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JF2868: How to Add Value through Construction f...
Oliver Fernandez got his start in real estate as a realtor, but quickly realized there was more money to be made as a landlord. After learning all that he could about real estate investing, he purchased his first single-family home, which eventually...
27 min
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JF2867: Triple-Net Properties | Beyond Multifam...
In this episode, Ash covers the ins and outs of triple-net leases, also known as mailbox money leases. He shares how different types of triple-net leases work and the pros and cons of using each one. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by...
22 min
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JF2866: Carving Out Your Own Multifamily Niche ...
John Okocha adopted an investor mindset when he was in high school after reading . After starting out wholesaling, he became a realtor and then moved on to commercial real estate and multifamily acquisitions, working as the first hire for a company...
23 min
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JF2865: The Series Finale — Best Ever Advice fr...
For episode 100 of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis announces that this will be the final episode of the series. He will be launching a new series on the Best Ever platform titled Passive Investor Tips. Episodes will be shorter in length,...
33 min
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JF2864: The 4 Components of Structuring Funds f...
Joel Block is the CEO and chief deal maker at Bullseye Capital, which focuses on distressed residential multifamily projects. He has been in the syndication and fund businesses since 1987, and he also assists attorneys in complex litigation cases...
28 min
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JF2863: Tips for Navigating Hotel-to-Multifamil...
Becca Hint began her real estate career 18 years ago investing in multifamily. Over her tenure, she has scaled her portfolio both as an active and passive investor, focusing on multifamily syndication. Today, her hard work has paid off; she now...
32 min
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JF2862: Is There a Syndication Bubble? | Round ...
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share their opinions on whether there is a looming syndication bubble. They dive into whether they think it has become too easy to syndicate, their thoughts on future appreciation for multifamily syndication,...
32 min
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JF2861: Navigating the Complexity of LA Propert...
David Coe began his real estate career fixing and flipping houses with his wife, leaving his corporate job behind so that he could spend more time with his family. After managing his way through the Great Recession, he doubled down by getting more...
31 min
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JF2860: Investing in Retail Pt. 2 | Beyond Mult...
In this episode, Ash picks up where he left off from last week’s discussion on investing in retail properties (). Learn about non-anchored versus anchored strip malls, different types of anchored strips, and the pros and cons of investing in each...
26 min
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JF2859: Land Development & Entitlements 101 ft....
Mark McGuire started his commercial real estate career at the age of 17 assisting in apartment maintenance, working his way up through construction and sales. After he started buying his own units, Mark began participating as an LP in multifamily...
27 min
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JF2858: The Hierarchy of Passive Investors — Ho...
In this episode, Travis explores the idea that in life, there is always someone doing better than you are, and there is always someone doing worse. Rather than competing with and comparing yourself to others, he explains why it is more important to...
11 min
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JF2857: Relentlessness in CRE Development ft. M...
Michael Holman is VP of Development and Finance at Overland Group, Inc., a vertically integrated real estate company that develops, constructs, and manages multifamily and mixed-use properties. In his role, he oversees the company’s development...
31 min
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JF2856: From CRE Beginner to GP in 3 Months ft....
Max Moala grew up with parents who were successful real estate investors in the single-family space, but they were hit very hard and lost everything in the 2008 crash. Instead of shying away from the business, however, he decided to face his fears...
19 min
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JF2855: Best Ever Advice from Mentors | Round T...
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis talk about mentors, advisors, books, various quotes, and other things that have helped them along on their commercial real estate journeys. They share the Best Ever advice they’ve ever received, their...
26 min
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JF2854: Educating Your Investors to Combat Fear...
Kathy Jang is a multifamily syndicator focused in the Arizona area. She is CEO and founder of Diamond Point Homes, serving as GP of 536 units across seven properties and LP of 1,086 units. In this episode, Kathy discusses how she uses education to...
22 min
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JF2853: Investing in Retail Pt. 1 | Beyond Mult...
In this episode, Ash shares the ins and outs of how to invest in mom-and-pop retail strip malls. These properties typically have the highest management overhead, the highest return, and the lowest competition. Learn the pros and cons of investing in...
24 min
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JF2852: Scaling Your Business via Property Mana...
Alex Rogers graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in finance and economics in 2009 after watching the Great Recession unfold in real time. However, that didn’t deter him from teaming up with a friend to launch his real estate...
23 min
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JF2851: How to STOP Exchanging Time for Money |...
While we are constantly seeking more money and more freedom, it’s important to determine how much you want or need to avoid falling into the trap of trading away all of your most important, finite resource — your time. In this episode, Travis...
9 min
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JF2850: 4 Reasons to Purchase Mom-and-Pop Portf...
Omni Casey was born and raised in Hawaii, where he launched his career as both a real estate investor and a broker. After relocating to Virginia 12 years ago, Omni and his wife transitioned from single-family homes to purchasing entire mom-and-pop...
21 min
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JF2849: Geo Freedom Through CRE Investing ft. M...
Michael Albaum is living his dream: traveling full-time in a renovated van with his wife. Their nomadic lifestyle is made possible through his commercial real estate investments, allowing him to invest remotely from anywhere. He’s also able to run...
25 min
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JF2848: Effectively Using Social Media for Real...
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss the different ways they use social media to promote their businesses, along with their best tips and biggest online mistakes. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts —...
32 min
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JF2847: Professional Poker Player to Mobile Hom...
Pasha Esfandiary was a professional poker player from the ages of 21 to 25. Seeking more stable income, he started flipping houses, eventually shifting to commercial real estate. Today, his primary investments are in mobile home parks and multifamily....
30 min
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JF2846: How to Use Pain Points to Get Deals Don...
In this episode, Ash uses some of his personal stories to illustrate how pain points and emotions are a part of real estate transactions, and how you can use them to your advantage. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial...
20 min