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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

JF3333: Brian Schafer - Exploring Flex Spaces and Multifamily Economics

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Dive deep into Brian Shafer's journey navigating the commercial real estate world. Brian discusses multifamily development economics, the potential of flex spaces, and how his early exposure to construction molded his investing career. Key Takeaways: Cost ...

Oct 20, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 3333

JF3332: Risk Premium - What You Need To Know | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, va...

Oct 19, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 3332

JF3331: Dylan Koch - Unlocking Off-Market Deals: How to Master Direct-to-Seller Outreach

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . In today's episode, Joe Cornwell sits down with expert real estate investor, Dylan Koch, to unveil the power of direct-to-seller outreach and its incredible potential for commercial real estate investments. As Dylan divulges his strategies and experiences,...

Oct 18, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 3331

JF3330: Cameron Barsanti - A Blueprint for Building a Multi-Million Dollar Self-Storage Portfolio

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Discover the ins and outs of the self-storage real estate niche with seasoned investor Cameron Barsanti. From humble beginnings to managing a multi-million dollar portfolio, Cameron provides invaluable insights into the self-storage business, focusing on d...

Oct 17, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 3330

JF3329: The Great Debate: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell engage in a head-to-head debate, diving deep into the nuances of commercial versus residential real estate investing. Drawing on their years of expertise, these industry titans provide insights, challenge perspectives, and share ...

Oct 16, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 3329

JF3328: Daniel Angel - From Ground Zero to $50 Million

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . In this episode, Daniel Angel of Atlanta-based Apex Development Group shared his journey from Colombia to multifamily real estate in the U.S. With a current portfolio valued at over $50 million, Daniel discussed the changing dynamics of value-add multifami...

Oct 15, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 3328

JF3327: Tyler Lekas - 5 Mobile Home Park Investing Mistakes to Avoid

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Seasoned investor Tyler Lekas breaks down the multifaceted world of mobile home park investing. Diving deep into the challenges, nuances, and key strategies of the trade, Tyler offers invaluable insights from his years of experience in the field. Whether y...

Oct 14, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 3327

JF3326: Introducing The Best Ever Show’s Newest Podcast Host: Joe Cornwell

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Ash Patel welcomes the newest host of the show, Joe Cornwell, a former police officer turned multifamily real estate investor from Cincinnati. Dive in to hear Joe's journey from wearing the badge to managing multifamily properties and the valuable lessons ...

Oct 13, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 3326

JF3325: 5 Mindset Shifts to Increase Your Investing Results | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, va...

Oct 12, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 3325

JF3324: 3 Top Tips for Tenant Retention | Bonus Operations ft. Slocomb Reed

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Bonus Operations is a series hosted by apartment owner/operator and Best Ever Show host, Slocomb Reed. In each five- to ten-minute episode, Slocomb provides his top takes for executing your business plan and maintaining cash flow. In this episode, Slocomb ...

Oct 11, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 3324

JF3323: Darin Davis: Exploring the Dynamics of Austin’s Real Estate Market

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Ash Patel sits down with seasoned real estate professional, Darin Davis, to unravel the intricate tapestry of Austin's commercial real estate scene. As the winds of change sweep across Austin, transforming it from a college town to a dynamic global busines...

Oct 10, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 3323

JF3322: Joe Fairless and Ash Patel Share Their 4 Biggest Mistakes as Investors

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Today’s episode is the audio from our September Cincinnati Meetup, featuring Joe Fairless, Ash Patel and Slocomb Reed. In the panel, the hosts discuss the keys to successful real estate investing. They stress the importance of recognizing one's strengths, ...

Oct 09, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 3322

JF3321: Aaron Saunders: Maximizing Returns in Ground-Up Development

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Slocomb Reed sits down with Aaron Saunders from Spartan Construction Management, a company specializing in ground-up construction, particularly in the self-storage sector. Aaron shares his background in construction and real estate investing, discussing hi...

Oct 08, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 3321

JF3320: How to Evict With Compassion | Bonus Operations ft. Slocomb Reed

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Bonus Operations is a series hosted by apartment owner/operator and Best Ever Show host, Slocomb Reed. In each five- to ten-minute episode, Slocomb provides his top takes for executing your business plan and maintaining cash flow. In this episode, Slocomb ...

Oct 07, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 3320

JF3319: Should You Move to a Zero Tax State? | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, va...

Oct 06, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 3319

JF3318: Darin Davis - Navigating the Shifting Tides of Real Estate Investing: Insights from a Seasoned Pro

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Ash Patel engages in a captivating conversation with Darin Davis, principal and co-founder of Presario Ventures, based in Austin, Texas. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of commercial real estate investing, with a particular focus on the multi...

Oct 05, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 3318

JF3317: Andrew Sinclair - Liquidity and Diversification: The Power in Old School Real Estate Investing

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Andy Sinclair delves deep into the strategies that have catapulted Midloch to success, discusses the importance of diversification in property types, and offers predictions about the future of interest rates and investment approaches in uncertain markets. ...

Oct 04, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 3317

JF3316: Rebekah Taylor - How to Embrace Holistic Wealth

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Dive into a deep discussion with Rebekah Taylor, partner in Taylored Investments, as she shares her journey from house hacking in Lynchburg, Virginia to partnering with top-class operators in the commercial real estate space. In this episode, we uncover th...

Oct 03, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 3316

JF3315: Derek Vickers - From Insurance Sales to Mobile Home Parks: How This Investor Built a $100 Million Portfolio in Two Years

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . Derek Vickers shares his journey from manual labor jobs to dominating the mobile home park space. Join us as Derek dives deep into his experiences, shedding light on the pitfalls to avoid, the importance of systems, and the transformative power of hiring r...

Oct 02, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 3315

JF3314: Best Ever Book Club - The Catalyst by Jonah Berger

This episode is brought to you by Presario Ventures, a private equity real estate firm based in the booming Austin, Texas, market. To learn how to invest in the future of Texas with Presario Ventures, visit info.presarioventures.com/bestever . The Best Ever Book Club is a special monthly series hosted by Best Ever founder Joe Fairless. In each insightful episode, Joe dives into influential books that shape the world of investing, exploring key principles, strategies, and lessons to enrich both t...

Oct 01, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 3314

JF3313: Chris Giorgi - Lessons in Overseas Real Estate Investing

Chris Giorgi, an experienced overseas investor, joins Slocomb Reed to discuss his journey into the world of real estate investing. From the challenges of managing long-distance real estate deals to the intricacies of syndication, Chris shares a wealth of insights for commercial real estate investors looking to expand their portfolios and understanding. Key Takeaways: Clarity and Trust: When investing long-distance, it's crucial to establish clear communication and build trust with your local rep...

Sep 30, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 3313

JF3312: Sean Tagge - Navigating Budgets, Refinancing, and Leadership in Multifamily Investing

From the challenges of project budgeting and dealing with the unexpected twists of 2021, to the importance of conservative underwriting and the role of refinance, Sean Tagge offers a goldmine of insights into multifamily investing. Slocomb Reed facilitates a compelling discussion that also explores the mental and leadership aspects crucial for any investor's success. Key Takeaways: Budgeting Realities: Recognize that going over budget can sometimes be part of the game. Use data and experience to...

Sep 29, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 3312

JF3311: Why You Should Know Underwriting as an LP | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Although you technically don’t need to know how to underwrite a deal in order to be an LP, it can give you a huge advantage in choosing the best deals for your goals. In this episode, Travis e...

Sep 28, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 3311

JF3310: David Toupin - The Benefits of Staying Asset Agnostic

From starting in college with a 12-unit apartment complex to managing multimillion-dollar portfolios in Austin and Michigan, David Toupin shares his vast experiences, challenges, and the software solution he developed for the industry. Key Takeaways: The Power of Opportunistic Investment: David emphasizes the importance of being asset agnostic and open to opportunities in various sectors of real estate, from multifamily to industrial, and everything in between. Challenges with National Tenants: ...

Sep 27, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 3310

JF3309: Bruce Fraser - Mastering Distressed Property Acquisitions

As a seasoned expert in acquiring distressed properties, Bruce shares valuable insights on vertical integration, market dynamics, and the importance of a macro thesis in investment. Whether you're new to commercial real estate or a seasoned professional, Bruce's expertise provides clarity on navigating the current landscape and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Key Takeaways: The Power of Vertical Integration: Bruce elaborates on the pros and cons of vertically integrating your portfolio, ...

Sep 26, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 3309

JF3308: Seth Teagle - Strategies for Multifamily, Land, and Flex Space Development

From flex space buildings to multifamily apartments, Seth Teagle shares his experiences, challenges, and insights into real estate development, shedding light on key elements that can make or break a deal. Key Takeaways: Understand the Market Dynamics: It's essential to comprehend the current saturation levels in the real estate market, especially in multifamily apartments. Knowing where to invest and when can be the difference between a successful or a failed venture. Due Diligence is Crucial: ...

Sep 25, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 3308

JF3307: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing Long Term | Bonus Operations ft. Slocomb Reed

Bonus Operations is a series hosted by apartment owner/operator and Best Ever Show host, Slocomb Reed. In each five- to ten-minute episode, Slocomb provides his top takes for executing your business plan and maintaining cash flow. In this episode, Slocomb shares the three questions he asks new investors when they ask him for advice about whether or not to seek out long term buy and hold investments. These questions will help determine if long term investing is the right strategy for you. Click h...

Sep 24, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 3307

JF3306: Chad Carson - Finding the Balance Between Aspiration and Satisfaction

In this enlightening conversation with Chad Carson, we unpack the intricate journey of commercial real estate investment. From the balance between aspiration and satisfaction to understanding the deeper reasons behind urban development, Chad offers a unique perspective that integrates real estate knowledge with personal growth and community-building aspirations. Key Takeaways: The Moving Goalpost Phenomenon: Investors often shift their financial targets, leading to a never-ending race. Recognizi...

Sep 23, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 3306

JF3305: Fed Predicts More Rate Hikes to Come in 2023 and 2024: What This Means for Investors | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel

The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. In this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Ash Patel dissects the Fed’s recent announcement that they anticipate another rate hike in 2023 and potentially multiple additional hikes in 2...

Sep 22, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 3305

JF3304: Printing Money & Real Estate: The Opportunity of a Lifetime | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Did you know that the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar has fallen 90% since 1950? Or that it fell 7.4% between 2021 and 2022 alone? This is often painted as a bad thing for the economy, but...

Sep 21, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 3304
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