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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JF2507: Financial Freedom by Age 33 with Matt D...
Matt Drouin had an “aha” moment when he decided he was simply not going to participate in the college/debt/job cycle. He started with a 4-unit house hack and ultimately hit financial independence by age 33. Matt talks about how reaching his...
21 min
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JF2506: 425 Units in 3.5 Years with Brian Wagers
After realizing he had little control in the stock market, Brian Wagers quickly moved to real estate investing. Brian talks about how he manufactured deals by driving around his neighborhood, while simultaneously building relationships with brokers,...
22 min
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JF2505: Foreclosure to Fortune with Shane Torres
After former construction worker, Shane Torres, filed bankruptcy in 2012, he immediately turned around and opened his own real estate office that same year. Today he is actively and passively investing, focusing on the retail space. Shane shares his 6...
29 min
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JF2504: 3 Tips to Build a Powerhouse CREI Team ...
In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we dive into the three stages of creating a successful team. Danny Coleman talks about his 4-step hiring process for attracting the highest quality candidates. Shawn Casemore tells us his secret for...
44 min
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JF2503: 5 Essential Steps to Passive Investing ...
After getting his law degree and opening his own law firm, Seth Bradley decided to pivot into passive investing through syndications. Listen to learn how Seth used his law degree to get his foot in the door with investing, how he was able to add value...
22 min
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JF2502: How to Make Money with Industrial Inves...
After losing $40k in a mixed use commercial property, Kevin McGrath decided to move into the industrial real estate industry. Kevin talks about how he got started in industrial investing, the pros and cons of single tenant vs.the more risky...
22 min
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JF2501: 51 Tasks of the Most Successful General...
In this episode of Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts and Theo Hicks go through the . They talk about what general partners are doing behind the scenes with your capital broken down in three sections: precontract, contact-to-close, and...
28 min
1508
JF2500: A Multifamily Affair with Abigail & Sea...
Father, daughter duo Abigail and Sean Thomson didn’t think they’d end up working together one day when she went off to college. But, after sharing her long-term goals with her dad, they both knew investing for passive income was the answer. They...
19 min
1509
F2499: 5 Interview Questions for Syndicators wi...
After purchasing his first single family investment property in college, Sam Silverman continued to purchase 8 single family homes, and ultimately moved on to syndication. In this episode, we learn about Sam’s top 4 criteria for qualifying...
26 min
1510
F2498: 5 Net Lease Benefits Multifamily Doesn’t...
As a commercial real estate broker specializing in multi-tenant leases, Dan Lewkowicz has knowledge of many different asset classes. Today, we talk in depth about the differences between a net lease vs. multifamily and the pros and cons of each,...
33 min
1511
F2497: 3 Common Insurance Pitfalls with Drew Ma...
Today, we’re talking with Drew Maconachy, specifically about the insurance side of real estate investing. He clues us in on the most common questions investors ask him, how to possibly get lower insurance costs, and some policies that you may not...
25 min
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F2496: 3 Tips for Successful Crowdfunding with ...
Starting out with zero real estate investing experience, Terrica Lynn Smith built her brand from the ground level. With a current portfolio of 250 doors, Terrica is passionate about teaching others to do the same and get started in real estate...
21 min
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F2495: Restarting After Recession with Bruce Glenn
When his $300k loan was called in, in the midst of the recession, Bruce Glenn lost it all to pay it back. After selling his properties and becoming an appraiser, he saw people starting to buy properties again and decided to jump back in. Bruce talks...
18 min
1514
F2494: 3 Steps to a Luxury Investing Experience...
Growing up in a real estate family, Veena Jetti knew she had to leave corporate real estate and start investing for herself. After learning some valuable lessons in her first deal, Veena now has a portfolio of $400M in assets. She talks about the best...
21 min
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JF2493: From 800k in Debt to Full Financial Fre...
In a , an anonymous writer tells us how he achieved financial independence through passive investing. Today we’re talking about the FIRE movement and what it truly means to be financially free. Theo Hicks & Travis Watts go in depth on the 4...
25 min
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JF2492: The Secret to Finding Private Investor...
Today we’re talking to Chris Cammack, a new investor who has already built a portfolio of 47 rentals under 2 years. Chris gives us a unique perspective on the benefits of working a corporate job, and how you can use the systems and process towards...
22 min
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JF2491: Restrategizing After a $2M Loss with L...
After accidentally making $30k on his first deal, Lee Kearney was immediately hooked and started researching his next investment. However, when 2007 hit, he realized the market wasn’t the problem and he started working on a new strategy. Lee...
23 min
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JF2490: Using Negotiation to Win Any Real Estat...
Today we’re talking to 3 best selling authors about honing in on your negotiating skills to win any real estate deal. Chris Voss, former FBI negotiator, gives us his #1 strategy he uses in negotiations and how that applies to real estate. J Scott...
36 min
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JF2489: Save Money with Outsourced Accounting w...
Mark Kappelman, Co-Founder of , is well versed in multifamily investing and syndications, as well as the back end accounting world. Focusing 100% on the real estate industry, Mark discusses the types of investors that could benefit from outsourcing...
23 min
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JF2488: 4 Changes Investors Need to Make Now wi...
Managing Attorney, Brian Boyd, started representing contractors at his practice when he decided to look into it further. Now, he’s looking for new investing deals daily. Brian talks about the potential tax changes this year as it relates to real...
16 min
1521
JF2487: 3 Metrics You Need From Your Sponsors |...
Ever wonder what happens next after investing in a real estate syndication? Theo Hicks & Travis Watts talk in detail about what to expect from your sponsors monthly and quarterly after investing, the key items to look out for, and what tools to...
17 min
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JF2486: 4 Key Takeaways from the National Rent ...
Today, Theo analyzes the May 2021 National Rent Data Report published by Apartment List. He breaks down the record-breaking growth we’ve seen in the past few months, how the markets are performing versus pre-pandemic projections, and which markets...
15 min
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JF2485: 7,500 Units to 7.5 Years in Prison with...
Michael Morawski’s seemingly normal life was turned upside down the day he was charged with fraud charges. After ignoring some red flags of those around him, he ended up making business moves that he later found out were unlawful. Tune in to find...
25 min
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JF2484: Turning Distressed Deals into Opportuni...
When Mark Stubler realized he didn’t have full autonomy in his current position, he went full force into entrepreneurship. He talks about how he finds distressed deals, as well as his acquisition approach. Mark emphasizes his customer-minded focus...
25 min
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JF2483: The Pro-Athlete’s 7 Step Guide to Entre...
In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we talk to three ex-pro athletes from the NFL and the NBA. Carl Banks talks about his biggest business flop, what he took away from that, and his best advice for entrepreneurs. Marvin Washington ...
25 min