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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JF2608: Lessons Learned from $25M to $250M AUM ...
When Brian Adams went from $25M assets under management to $250M in 2 years, his biggest challenge was managing that growth. What fell through the cracks was his investor experience, and he ended up with some not-so-happy investors. Today, Brian is...
25 min
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JF2607: From the Music Industry to Multifamily ...
With a background in music producing, Rich Frierson decided to go into real estate when he saw the profits he was capable of earning. Now, he’s the go-to for many others in the music industry. Rich is discussing how he balances his relationships...
28 min
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JF2606: Implications of Investing in Stocks vs....
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses why it’s so important to find a CPA that specializes in what you do, implications of investing in the stock market vs. real estate, why he believes depreciation is the key...
20 min
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JF2605: The Impact of Inflation on Multifamily,...
Travis Watts is joining us today to discuss inflation and how Covid has affected the market. Travis is talking about what might significantly impact real estate markets in the near future, how to mitigate fixed renewal rates for non-residential...
20 min
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JF2604: The 4 Steps to Syndication with Bastian...
Born and raised in Germany, Bastian Kneuse played professional basketball and worked in finance before pursuing multifamily properties. He now works a full time job, and still makes just as much time to work on his real estate career. Today, Bastian...
19 min
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JF2603: Finding Partners & Creating a Team with...
Although Stony Stonebraker wasn’t able to invest in real estate until after retirement, he went all in and is now a GP. Today, Stony is talking about his experience finding partners and creating a solid team, his due diligence process, and his main...
20 min
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JF2601: Becoming a Full Time Passive Investor w...
Growing up with a frugal upbringing, Travis Watts knew how to be careful with his money and live within his means. Now, he’s a full time passive investor and helps other busy professionals do the same. Today, Travis is sharing his best advice for...
21 min
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JF2600: The Financial Advisor's Guide to Passiv...
Jim Pfeifer spent most of his professional career as an educator before becoming a full time passive investor. Now, he helps educate others on how to do the same. Jim is sharing his 4-step sponsor screening process, today’s hottest asset class, and...
28 min
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JF2599: Self-Directed IRA vs. eQRP Investing | ...
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses the differences between self-directed IRA investing and eQRP plans with Damion Lupo. They’re explaining why you may consider paying for this service instead of a...
26 min
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JF2598: Top 3 Characteristics of a Quality GP w...
When Lennon Lee moved from Venezuela in 2010, he knew he wanted to search for passive investment opportunities to provide for his family. Today, Lennon is diving into the difference between being an LP vs. a GP in a deal, the role of the GP with...
30 min
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JF2597: Single Tenant Net Lease Opportunities w...
After finding out about the high demand for industrial, single tenant net lease opportunities, Randy Blankstein decided to take advantage of that at the young age of 26. Now, 30 years later, he’s been continually active in this niche. Today, Randy...
27 min
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JF2596: Becoming a GP in Your First Syndication...
Although Hendra Tambunan has been in real estate investing for 15 years, he officially made the switch into multifamily 2 years ago for higher income potential. Today, Hendra is talking about how he became a general partner in his first syndication,...
28 min
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JF2595: Top 7 Benefits of a Solo 401K with Dmit...
After buying his first property 20 years ago and working full time for a real estate investing firm, Dmitriy Fomichenko started Sense Financial to help people gain control of their retirement savings. Today, Dmitriy is telling us about the Solo 401K...
26 min
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JF2594: Streamlining Your Tenant Screening Proc...
When Ryan Barone started college, he never knew how complicated the process would be to rent an apartment. This led him to creating an app for tenants to simplify the process for their renters. His college passion project eventually became RentRedi....
25 min
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JF2593: Converting Single-Family to Multifamily...
Former Project Manager, Derek Clifford, used his multifamily incomes to retire from his W2 position just this year. Keeping his life vision in mind, he’s currently working with his wife to acquire deals in Indianapolis. Derek is sharing with us his...
32 min
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JF2592: Renter Nation | Actively Passive Invest...
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses the current housing and affordable rent shortage we’re currently experiencing in the US. We dive into the imbalance we’ve been seeing in the market and how the pandemic...
21 min
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JF2591: 80 Units in 1.5 Years with Blake Selby
When Blake Selby started his real estate journey as an investor, he tried a little bit of everything before eventually morphing into a private lender. But not before scaling to 80 units within 1.5 years, then turning that into 100 units free and...
34 min
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JF2590: The Key to Adding Partners to your Real...
With a background in medicine, Stephanie Betters struggled to decide between being a Nurse Practitioner or full time investor. So she decided, why not both? Her goal of owning 3 rentals/child turned into a booming real estate career that she never...
36 min
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JF2589: Can You Really Buy Real Estate with Cry...
While investing in real estate, Michael Waters kept running into the same problem many other investors face as well - he was running out of cash quickly. That’s until he realized the huge pool of money sitting in the crypto world. Today, Michael is...
38 min
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JF2588: How to Reverse Engineer Your Pitch to A...
On today’s #SkillsetSunday, we’re talking to Brian Adams about reverse engineering your pitch in order to accelerate funding. Brian is discussing the 3 problems he’s focused on solving for investors, blindfold, commingled funds vs. syndications,...
32 min
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JF2587: Transitioning from W2 Employee to FT Re...
On today’s #SituationSaturday, we’re talking to Steeve Breton about how to make your transition from a W2 employee, to full-time in real estate, as smooth as possible. Steeve is sharing some action steps he took right out of the gate, what he took...
19 min
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JF2586: From Negative Net Worth to Financial Fr...
Australian native, Bryce Robertson, made a goal of traveling the world while passively making money in the meantime. That’s when he began his journey into entrepreneurship. Bryce is sharing how he became financially free in 2.5 years with mobile...
22 min
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JF2585: Current State of the Multifamily Market...
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses a recent shocking US statistic, and what it means for the multifamily market moving forward. We’re diving into the 5 metrics you should pay attention to when looking at...
24 min
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JF2584: 3 Creative Ways to Find Motivated Selle...
After getting his real estate license, Dom Santaniello’s main goal was to make extra money on the side and help pay off his student loans. Since then, he’s dropped his corporate career and turned full-time real estate investor. Dom is sharing his...
20 min
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JF2583: Finding Your Next Cash Flow Monster wit...
After starting a profitable online retail business right out of college, Adam Craig decided to get started in real estate investing with single family homes. Now, he says he may not buy another single family home again. Today, Adam is talking about...
30 min