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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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.
29 min
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JF3762: Bridge Debt & New Supply: How One DFW O...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Stephen Lee-Thomas joins host Slocomb Reed to discuss his journey from IT professional to full-time multifamily investor.
24 min
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JF3761: The Days of Easy Capital Raising Are Ov...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Hunter Thompson, CEO of RaisingCapital.com and Asym Capital, joins host Ash Patel to discuss capital raising in today's market.
38 min
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JF3760: Why Failed 1970s Subdivisions Could Be ...
71 min
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JF3759: Ex-Banker's Secret to Getting Bank REO ...
Morris leverages his banking background to identify distressed opportunities and work with lenders. He explains how his vertically integrated company focuses on Texas markets, manages properties in-house, and maintains strong relationships with investors.
41 min
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JF3758: Capitalizing on Fear, Overplayed Distre...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, David Moghavem, director of East Coast Acquisitions for Tryon Properties, joins host Slocomb Reed to discuss multifamily investing in the current market.
19 min
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JF3757: Why Smart Money is Betting on Strip Mal...
In this episode of the Horizon with John Chang, Gregg Katz discusses retail trends and consumer spending. Katz shares insights on holiday retail sales, consumer debt levels, and the evolving retail landscape. They analyze department store performance, with Nordstrom emerging as a strong performer while others like Macy's and Kohl's show concerning signs.
27 min
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JF3756: How to Test 'Lazy' Brokers, Landing Nat...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, retail brokers Pete Montgomery (CMC Properties) and Josh Rothstein (Onsite Retail Group) join host Ash Patel to discuss trends and insights in commercial retail real estate.
45 min
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JF3755: Self Storage vs Apartments in 2025: Why...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Christal Smith DeBoer, founder of Regency Investment Group, joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss her journey in real estate investing.
26 min
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JF3754: Why AI is Making Tenant Screening Harde...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Sarah May, founder and principal of Regency Investment Group, joins host Slocomb Reed to discuss changes in Denver's multifamily market since her last appearance in 2022.
21 min
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JF3753: Investment Fraud Expert's Warning: 'The...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, James Brandolino, former hedge fund manager and founder of Investment Fraud Solutions, joins host Matt Faircloth. Brandolino shares his personal story of running a fraudulent hedge fund for eight years before turning himself in, and now helps investors and companies prevent fraud.
78 min
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JF3752: Why Floor Plate Size Makes or Breaks Of...
In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Duanne Render, design manager at Gensler, joins host Amanda Cruise to discuss office-to-residential conversions. Render explains Gensler's proprietary algorithm for analyzing building conversion suitability, focusing on key factors like floor plate size, mechanical systems, and facade configuration.
27 min
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JF3751: The Truth About Bridge Debt & Why This ...
Billy Brown, founder of The Investors Capital Group LL/C and active investor, joins host Amanda Cruise. Brown shares his journey from professional golf to commercial lending and discusses his diverse portfolio, including an 82-unit multifamily property in Kentucky and a triple-net office building in Wisconsin.
27 min