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The Best Ever CRE Show

Joe Fairlesswww.bestevercre.com
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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Episodes

JF2189: Important Factors When Deciding to Sell Early With Jason Yarusi #SkillsetSunday

Jason is a 3-time great guest who has delivered valuable information to all of our listeners and he is now back with some new information to share. His previous episodes are JF1157 , JF1538 , and JF1788 . In this episode he will go over his recent 94-unit project and why he ended up selling even though it was doing so well. Jason Yarusi Real Estate Background: Founded Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm with over 800 units under management The host of “The Multifamily Foundation” Has ...

Aug 30, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 2189

JF2188: Fake Rent Checks With Jack Gibson #SituationSaturday

Jack is the President & Co-Founder of High Return Real Estate and also a returning guest from episode JF1252 . Before he started into real estate, Jack started off by selling products for a multi-level marketing company, taking him 9 months to make his first commission check of $14...and after sticking it through and learning the business his business is now generating around 20 million in sales. In this episode, he goes into a sticky situation that he recently ran into by working with a com...

Aug 29, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 2188

JF2187: Branding With Tonya Eberhart & Michael Carr

Tonya and Michael are partners from Brandface, a personal branding firm that helps real estate professionals differentiate themselves. They discuss the importance of creating a personal brand, especially in the real estate industry. You will pick up some tactics on what you should be looking at when it comes to creating and managing your personal brand. Tonya Eberhart & Michael Carr Real Estate Background: Tonya is the Founder of BrandFace a personal branding firm that helps real estate prof...

Aug 28, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 2187

JF2186: How Do You Know When It’s Enough | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing their thoughts on the topic of “knowing when enough is enough”. There are some who are on the side of “always continuing to grow” and others who are in the group of “at some point, I want to retire”. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here for more info on PropStream ...

Aug 27, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 2186

JF2185: Tips On Converting Apartments Into Condos | Syndication School with Theo Hicks

In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks, shares some ways you can convert your apartments into condos. This will give you more options when it comes to buying apartment complexes. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here for more info on PropStream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Aug 26, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2185

JF2184: 21 And Syndicating With Kyle Marcotte

Kyle is a 21-year-old syndicator, finished 119-unit syndication at 20 years old. Dropped out of UC Davis to pursue full-time apartment syndication. He explains how difficult it was at first when he was pursuing syndication as a young man and how he was able to overcome some of the hurdles most would fear. Kyle Marcotte Real Estate Background: 21-year-old syndicator Syndicated 119-units at 20 years old Left UC Davis to pursue apartment syndications Located in Austin, Texas Say hi to him at : http...

Aug 25, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 2184

JF2183: The Texas Property Manager With Danny Webbers

Danny is a real estate broker, and owner of The Texas Property Manager and The Texas Builder. Danny shares his expertise in purchasing notes and how he plans to continue to grow his personal business. Danny Webber Real Estate Background: Real estate broker, owner of The Texas Property Manager, and The Texas Builder 15 years of real estate experience Flipped approximately 150 flips, wholesale 40+ , 30+notes Based in Austin, TX Say hi to him at: www.myhomesimple.com Best Ever Book: Minimalism Clic...

Aug 24, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 2183

JF2182: Data Improving Your Decisions With Jerry Chu #SkillsetSunday

Jerry is the CEO & Founder of Lofty AI, a company that has helped over 200 real estate investors find undervalued neighborhoods to invest in. You will learn why data can be crucial to helping investors decide what areas they should focus on and what areas they may want to avoid. Jerry has been on the show before on episode JF1601 , so be sure to check out that episode to learn more about Jerry Jerry Chu Real Estate Background: #SkillsetSunday CEO & Founder of Lofty AI From San Francisco,...

Aug 23, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2182

JF2181: Don’t Ignore Low Hanging Fruit With Andrea Weule

Andrea is a real estate investor, author, and educator. She has completed 100’s of deals across the United States and continually shares her knowledge with new investors. She has completed numerous wholesale deals, rehabs, lease option deals, private money lending deals, and owns a number of rental properties. Andrea always has constant new deals in the pipeline. She is always growing their retirement money through deals with other investor partners. Even living in Colorado, she has completed de...

Aug 22, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 2181

JF2180: Sight Unseen Offerings With Gabriel Petersen

Gabriel Petersen is a full-time real estate investor with 5 years of real estate experience. He is also the owner and founder of Great Northwest Home Buyers and Equal Housing Group. He used to be in digital marketing for many years and has implemented digital marketing into his real estate business to help him generate deals. He also shares how he decides what to offer properties when it is a sight unseen deal. Gabriel Petersen Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor with 5 years ...

Aug 21, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 2180

JF2179: Three Ways to Save Money Like The Wealthy | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts

Today Theo and Travis will be sharing three different ways the wealthy save money to maintain their wealth. Travis did research on the three main categories that most Americans spend their money on; housing, transportation, and food. He compares how the typical American spends vs the wealthy on these three main contacts We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you fo...

Aug 20, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 2179

JF2178: Two Ways To Grow Your Syndication Business On The Radio | Syndication School with Theo Hicks

In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks, two ways to grow your apartment syndication business by using the old fashion radio, that's right, the radio. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here for more info on PropStream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 19, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 2178

JF2177: First Self-Storage Deal Making $1.5Mil With Mike Wagner

Finding your first deal and making a little money or break even is a good goal to have but how about doing your first deal and making $1.5 million? Mike ended up making this doing his very first deal in self-storage, and he shares some of the mistakes he made and lessons he has learned by doing self-storage facilities. He also was happy to share with us the approach he takes to increase the value of self-storage units. Mike Wagner Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor with 13 ye...

Aug 18, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 2177

JF2176: Developing Easier Ways To Invest With Jacob Blackett

Jacob is the founder of SyndicationPro and Holdfolio. Jacob started investing in 2010 while in college and after some time decided to start companies that will help make investing easier, which is why he developed his two companies. Jacob talks about his second multifamily deal, a 50-unit that ended up making cash flow tight due to some unforeseen repairs. Jacob Blackett Real Estate Background: Founder of SyndicationPro and Holdfolio Started investing in 2010 Holdfolio currently owns and manages...

Aug 17, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2176

JF2175: Understanding Depreciation With Natalie Kolodij

Natalie is the CEO of Kolodij Tax and Consulting, and she is also a real estate investor herself. She uses her investing experience to help other investors out in the tax world. Natalie gives advice on how to determine depreciation and shares examples of what you should specifically do. Natalie Kolodij Real Estate Background: CEO of Kolodij Tax and Consulting 6 years of real estate investing experience Started off flipping mobile and manufactured homes Based in Charlotte, NC Say hi to her at: ht...

Aug 16, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 2175

JF2174: Working Harder With Gino Barbaro

Gino is the co-founder of Jake & Gino a multifamily real estate education company. He has also written three best-selling books and has a passion for educating others to help them be successful. He currently owns 1500 multifamily units and shares how having a growth mindset has helped him continue to grow at a fast pace. Gino Barbaro Real Estate Background: Cofounder of Jake & Gino, a multifamily real estate education company Best selling author of three books: Wheelbarrow Profits, The H...

Aug 15, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 2174

JF2173: Investing Long Distance With Mike Wilkinson

Mike is a full-time real estate agent and broker with 4 years of real estate investing experience. He currently owns 4 units in Cincinnati and 3 in Denver with a few flips under his belt. He shares why he started off by investing out of state and explains what factors he paid attention to before jumping to out of state investing and the steps he took to invest out of state comfortably. Mike Wilkinson Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate agent and broker 4 years of real estate investing ...

Aug 14, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2173

JF2172: Why You Need To Be Healthy Before You Can Be Wealthy | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts

Today Theo and Travis will be diving deeper into one of Travis’s recent blog posts on celery juice. Being healthy is important to your wealth because while you're building your wealth you will need to have high energy to be able to push forward through the hard times when you are growing and once you finally reach “wealth” status, you want to be able to enjoy it and live long afterward with your family and pass down the lessons you have learned. We also have a Syndication School series about the...

Aug 13, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 2172

JF2171: | 3 Steps to Hiring An Underwriting Analysts Syndication School with Theo Hicks

In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks, will be going over 3 steps to hiring an apartment underwriting analysts. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here for more info on PropStream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 12, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2171

JF2170: IRA Investing With Carl Fischer

Carl is one of the founders and principles of CAMA a self-directed IRA company. He comes from 3 generations of real estate investors and has been around real estate since he was born. He started as an engineer working with rockets but over time he saw that working in real estate he would have more free time in his life to do what he wanted. Carl Fischer Real Estate Background: One of the founders and principles of CAMA Self Directed IRA DBA CamaPlan Has been investing for over 40 years still own...

Aug 11, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 2170

JF2169: Immigrant to Real Estate Business Owner With Hamza Ali

Hamza is the founder of Gray Spear Capital, an asset management company focusing on commercial real estate. Hamza started real estate as a new immigrant and through his determination, resourcefulness, and strategy-mindedness was able to grow his own real estate company. Through this interview, Hamza shares how he was able to do this and the little secrets he would implement to help him get great deals safer. Hamza Ali Real Estate Background: Founder of Gray Spear Capital a asset management compa...

Aug 10, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 2169

JF2168: Infinite Wealth Creation With Jim Oliver

Jim is the Founder of the wealth coaching company called CreateTailwind. He shares some insights today on infinite banking and how he teaches people to utilize it to purchase real estate and grow their business. We have had other infinite banking episodes before however they mainly focused on paying off debt whereas Jim will teach you how to grow your wealth. Jim Oliver Real Estate Background: Founder of the wealth coaching company CreateTailwind Founded CreateTailwind in 1988 in Denver, CO as a...

Aug 09, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2168

JF2167: My First General Partnership Deal With Alexander Felice #SituationSaturday

Alexander Felice is a career banker working in risk analysis for SBA lending. Alex is a previous guest on episode JF1614 and is now back after completing his first general partnership deal and today he joins us to share the lessons he has learned through this deal. Alexander Felice Real Estate Background: A career banker working in risk analysis for SBA lending 6 years of real estate investing experience Portfolio consist of 40 BRRRR deals, and a 24-unit multifamily From Fayetteville, North Caro...

Aug 08, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2167

JF2166: House Hacking Together With Sam & Nick Riccio

Sam & Nick Riccio have been in real estate for 3 years and currently own 6 doors consisting of a condo, triplex, and duplex. They are solely focused on house hacking, and they share how they went about house hacking their way to 6 doors and share why they decided to take this route instead of buying and renting out properties. Samantha & Nick Riccio Real Estate Background: 3 years of real estate experience Currently own 6 doors, consisting of a condo, 3-family, & 2-family home From B...

Aug 07, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 2166

JF2165: Tips for Navigating 2020 | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts

Today Theo and Travis will be diving deeper into one of Travis’s blog posts called “Tips for Navigating 2020”. Theo will be asking Travis questions to dive deeper into this topic to help you become better investors. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here for more info on PropStream Learn more about your ...

Aug 06, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 2165

JF2164: Tips for Creating A Compelling Property Management Incentives Program | Syndication School with Theo Hicks

In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks, will be going over some tips on how you can create a property management incentives program. He will be giving you the process on how to go about creating your program and advice on the type of incentives you can offer. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here for ...

Aug 05, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 2164

JF2163: Anesthesiologist To Real Estate With Leslie Awasom

Leslie is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations of Xsite Capital Investment LLC. He is originally from Africa and in 2008 started as a healthcare provider and eventually found his passion for real estate. Leslie shares the lessons he has learned through some of the mistakes he has made during his journey. Leslie Awasom Real Estate Background: Co-Founder and Director of Operations of Xsite Capital Investment LLC 3 years of real estate investing experience Bought first property in 2017 and in ...

Aug 04, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 2163

JF2162: Knowing Enough To Be Dangerous With David Ounanian

David grew up in a middle-class family with the mentality to go to school to get a degree and find a job to work for the rest of your life. He actually started out doing really well, having a corporate job, working remote, and making six figures but living paycheck to paycheck. He soon realized he was trapped in the rat race and wanted to get out. He shares how he went about escaping his 9-5 within 2 years and the process he followed. David Ounanian Real Estate Background: Founder of Transform S...

Aug 03, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 2162

JF2161: Two Losses and One Big Win With John Stoj #SkillsetSunday

John has battled with failure throughout his journey to starting a successful business and has gone from having a business to completely losing it 2 times over. He shares how he pivoted and took those lessons to implement it into a business providing food to universities. He gives advice on how he scaled his business and eventually sold it for a profit. John Stoj Real Estate Background: Spent 14 years on Wall Street from 1992-2006 Raised $300 Million for a distressed hedge fund Has started and g...

Aug 02, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 2161

JF2160: Second Generation Investor Lessons With Pankaj Sharma

Pankaj is a second-generation multifamily owner and operator with 20 years of experience in real estate. When he was young he was helping his father with properties, cutting grass, painting, and whatever was needed in terms of maintenance. He discusses the biggest deal he has ever done which was 800 units 5 properties. Pankaj Sharma Real Estate Background: Second generation multifamily owner/operator with 20 years experience Personal portfolio consist of 2000 units in 5 major cities Host of Karm...

Aug 01, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 2160
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