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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JF2688: 3 Ways to Eliminate Competition in the ...
What’s the best way to beat the competition? For Charlotte Dunford, it’s figuring out how to avoid it in the first place. Focused on mobile home parks with 50 or fewer units, Charlotte’s niche-down approach has allowed her more opportunities to...
29 min
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JF2687: How to Find First GP Deal with Melissa ...
Melissa Elizondo wanted to branch out from her marketing firm and looked to add commercial real estate investments to her portfolio. In this episode, Melissa shares her current business strategy and analyzes her methods for closing on her first GP...
33 min
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JF2686: The Key to Direct to Seller Marketing f...
TJ Konsen got his start in real estate with single-family flips. Now, he’s expanded to rehabs, wholesales, and wholetails, including in the multifamily and self-storage space. In this episode, TJ shares his expertise on direct to seller marketing...
24 min
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JF2685: 5 Worthwhile Benefits to Investing in A...
Denis Shapiro has diversified his portfolio ranging from apartment buildings to self-storage to mobile home parks. Now, Denis has branched out into Affordable Housing, a market that few people decide to invest in. In this episode, Denis shares why...
36 min
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JF2684: 6 Lessons in Becoming a Better Leader w...
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the next Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Brandon Turner shares six lessons...
29 min
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JF2683: How to Evaluate Risk in Multifamily Apa...
There are a lot of variables to consider when selecting a deal, which means there is a lot that could go wrong with your potential investments. Today, Travis Watts outlines three risk areas investors should investigate before closing on a multifamily...
28 min
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JF2682: 3 Reasons Direct Mail is the Best Way t...
Starting out as an underwriter fresh out of college, Justin Goodin started to teach himself about commercial real estate investing, relying heavily on YouTube and local meet-ups. The hard work paid off, and today he is a GP on 400 units. In this...
28 min
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JF2681: $20,000,000 Closed in 100 Days? Here’s ...
In just 100 days, John Casmon closed $20,000,000 in multifamily deals. In this episode, John discusses how to find good deals during a pandemic, how to adapt your strategy, and how he was able to close on his profitable deals in such a short amount of...
27 min
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JF2680: How He 10x His Portfolio in Just One Ye...
Shawn DiMartile stepped away from a six-figure salary as an air traffic controller to focus on commercial real estate full-time, and the risk has paid off. In 2021, he was able to 10x his portfolio with multifamily syndications, and currently has...
24 min
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JF2679: 5 Tips for Transitioning from LP to GP ...
Over the past 16 years, Matt Picheny has learned a lot about active and passive investing. In this episode, Matt shares how he scaled as an investor, starting with his first deal as a limited partner and what lessons he’s learned along the way. Matt...
27 min
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JF2678: The Key to Funding Your Retirement Thro...
Elijah Vo went from working full-time in the Air Force to becoming a full-time active investor. In this episode, he shares how he got into multifamily syndication and how he finds deals that will fund his retirement income. Elijah Vo | Real Estate...
20 min
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JF2677: Unlock the Fund of Funds Model with Hun...
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the second Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Hunter Thompson shares how you can...
21 min
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JF2676: One Secret To Successful Investing - Ho...
In Travis Watt’s experience coaching and mentoring others in passive investing, he finds that there is one fundamental piece of advice that many investors fail to follow. In this episode, Travis shares his personal philosophy combined with Robert...
12 min
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JF2675: How to Catch Red Flags in Deals as a Pa...
When Sam Giordano first set out to invest in real estate, he wanted to find a way to minimize risk in any deal he joined as a limited partner. After creating a spreadsheet that helped him perform this risk-analysis, Sam quickly realized this was...
25 min
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JF2674: This Strategy Helped Them Close Their F...
Jenny Gou and Steve Louie both started out working in corporate with sales-focused jobs. After seeing the benefits of real estate investing, and the scaling they could have in multifamily, they partnered together and within 10 months, they had found...
26 min
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JF2673: How to Fix Trust Issues Between GPs and...
Zain Jaffer transitioned from the tech space into commercial real estate, bringing with him a unique perspective on sourcing deals, forming partnerships, and streamlining systems to cut down on revenue and time cost. In this episode, Zain shares why...
35 min
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JF2672: 4 Wholesale Secrets for Scaling During ...
David Olds began investing in 2002 when he and his wife flipped their first house. Seeing the benefits of investing, David started to seek bigger deals in commercial real estate. Today, he has accumulated over 100 rental properties and continued to...
35 min
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JF2671: 6 Benefits of Tokenizing CRE Assets wit...
Have you ever thought about tokenizing your assets? For Shannon Robnett, it’s a no brainer; these smart contracts help provide transparency on the asset, minimize issues with liquidation, and overall are easier to manage. In this episode, Shannon...
26 min
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JF2670: Will Interest Rates Be Higher In 24 Mon...
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the second Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Ryan Smith, John Chang, Hunter...
51 min
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JF2669: Why You Should Chase Opportunity, Not P...
We typically hear that if we follow our passions, that will naturally lead us to success. However, in today’s episode, Travis questions the validity of this advice. What if you turn out to be bad at your passion? Or, what if you lose steam for your...
17 min
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JF2668: 3 Ways to Grow Your Business at a Netwo...
Ben Lapidus is the host and founder of the Best Ever Conference and has extensive experience in creating and overseeing networking events. In this episode, Ben shares how to maximize your experience at these events to help build new relationships,...
17 min
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JF2667: 4 Best Self-Storage Growth Tips for 202...
In the past year, Ben Lapidus’ company grew from 13 operations to 51, with a portfolio of $100M AUM. Working through COVID-19, and looking to the future, Ben Lapidus provides his insight on the self-storage industry and what his strategy is for...
30 min
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JF2666: Investing in Office Space During the Wo...
Andrea Himmel’s mother went from nothing to a multibillion dollar portfolio of office buildings and warehouses in New York City. Inspired by her mother, Andrea joined the family firm and now acts as Chief Investment Officer, hunting down great...
35 min
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JF2665: Tricks of the Trade: Financing, Enticin...
When James Knull first started in real estate, he leveraged his youth by asking experienced investors to critique his business plans. Most people provided him with a lot of feedback, but a few were intrigued by his plans and asked to join him. Flash...
26 min
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JF2664: 4 Ways Passive Investors Can Find Bette...
Judy Brower Fancher knows how to find killer deals before anyone else. From staying on top of market trends, to being a wanted repeat-investor, Judy has developed a strategy for getting exclusive access to competitive deals. In this episode, Judy...
24 min