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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JF3787: Understanding Captive Insurance, Proper...
Amanda Crusie and Ash Patel discuss captive insurance with Jerry Messick, CEO of Unity Captive Solutions.
25 min
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JF3786: Triple Net Development Strategy, Drive ...
oe Cornwell interviews Chris Hatch, a third-generation commercial real estate owner and co-founder of Forza Commercial, Legend Partners, and Mahalo Pros.
34 min
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JF3785: Commercial Real Estate Auctions, Due Di...
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JF3784: $300M Investment Fund Strategy & Market...
32 min
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JF3783: Building a $350M Portfolio Through Smal...
29 min
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JF3782: Self-Managing 1,200 Units & Creating Sm...
Joe Cornwell interviews Steven Weinstock, a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portfolio of over 1200 units.
35 min
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JF3781: How Getting the Right 'Who' Transformed...
39 min
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JF3780: Why This Storage Investor is Building 5...
Amanda Crusie and Ash Patel interview Joe Downs, CEO of the Bellrose Group, who shares his journey into the self-storage industry. Joe discusses the current state of the self-storage market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and the evolving trends influenced by consumer behavior.
33 min
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JF3779: How This Developer Lost His 21-Story Bu...
Eric Brody, Principal at ANAX Real Estate Partners, shares his journey in real estate development, detailing the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he navigated through setbacks.
29 min
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JF3778: Demographics, Dining & Department Store...
John and Gregg explore the evolving landscape of retail in relation to demographic shifts, particularly focusing on the aging population and its impact on consumer behavior. They discuss how retailers can adapt to meet the needs of different generations, including baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z.
27 min
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JF3777: Venture Capital vs Real Estate, Why Mos...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Isaac Bennett, founder of UR, a brand business specializing in hard asset syndication and venture advising. Isaac shares his diverse investment strategies, including real estate in Belize, venture capital, and farming.
25 min
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JF3776: Why This 6,000-Unit Investor is Targeti...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Podcast, host Joe Cornwell interviews RaL West, a seasoned real estate investor with a diverse portfolio including multifamily units, vacation rentals, and triple net leases.
29 min
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JF3775: Live Deal Analysis: Three Real Estate I...
Today on the Best Ever CRE Show, Matt Faircloth hosted a special Next Level CRE segment featuring live consultations with three different real estate investors facing unique challenges. First, he advised Steve Richmond, a semi-retired developer running Workspace USA,
52 min
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JF3774: Housing Starts, Rising Wages & AI: Thre...
J Scott, Partner at Bar Down Investments and Host of the Drunk Real Estate Podcast, discusses the current state of the multifamily housing market, focusing on trends, challenges in new construction, the impact of wages on rent growth, and the dynamics of supply and demand.
66 min
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JF3773: Why This Ex-Google Employee Uses Zillow...
Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel discuss the current state of the self-storage market with Faraz Hamani, owner of Pebble Capital Group. They explore the evolution of self-storage post-COVID, the challenges of rent pressures, customer retention strategies, acquisition tactics in a changing market, and the impact of cap rates and financing on the industry.
37 min
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JF3772: Why This Investor Prefers Local Bank Lo...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise interviews Keith Kulow, a former US Navy test pilot turned real estate investor. Keith shares his journey into real estate, focusing on multifamily investments and joint ventures
29 min
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JF3771: 2025 CRE Outlook: Why The Next 12 Month...
In this episode, John Chang discusses the commercial real estate investment outlook for 2025, highlighting the potential impacts of political changes, economic challenges, and demographic trends.
31 min
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JF3770: Best of 2024 (Part II) — A Retail Maste...
Today, on the last day of 2024, we’re taking a look back at some of the Best Ever clips from the past year. Today, we’re bringing you Part II of our two-part Best of 2024 recap.
56 min
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JF3769: Best of 2024 — The Rent-to-Own MHP Nich...
With only a couple of days left until 2024, we’re going to take a look back at some of the Best Ever clips from the past year. And there were so many to choose from we couldn’t fit it all into just one episode. So today’s show is Part I of a two-part Best of 2024 recap.
50 min
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JF3768: Why This 400-Unit Owner Focuses on HUD ...
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Ira Fishman, owner of North Loop Investments, who manages a portfolio of over 400 units across Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Carolina.
25 min
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JF3767: How a $2M Apartment Complex Became a $4...
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Matt Faircloth interviews Chris Stout, a former New York City firefighter turned real estate investor who has built a portfolio of over 700 apartment units.
65 min
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JF3766: How Luxury Rooftop Amenities Drive 20¢/...
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Brandon Reed, founder and chief visionary officer of Loft Six Four a boutique firm specializing in rooftop amenities for large apartment complexes.
27 min
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JF3765: Why This $100M Portfolio Owner Says Par...
In this episode of The Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Brian Spear, principal and co-founder of Sunrise Capital Investors.
40 min
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JF3764: Housing's New Reality: Empty Nesters St...
In this episode of The Horizon with John Chang, John interviews economist John E. Silvia to discuss economic outlook and housing market trends. Silvia shares insights on consumer sentiment improvement and housing affordability challenges, particularly in coastal markets. They explore how high interest rates, construction costs, and labor shortages are impacting housing supply, with Silvia noting significant regional disparities in affordability.
28 min
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JF3763: Midwest Multifamily Cash Flow and ‘Big ...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Jeff Berlin joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss his journey from dentist to real estate investor. Berlin shares how reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad" led him to start investing in real estate, beginning with single-family homes in the Midwest before scaling to multifamily properties.
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