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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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
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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