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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

JF3543: From Small to Mid-Size Multifamily, Leveraging Operational Efficiencies, and Navigating Market Challenges ft. Josh Anderson

Josh Anderson, CEO of Anderson Real Estate Services Group, shares his experience in residential and multifamily real estate investing. He discusses his diverse portfolio, operational focus, market changes, and future industry insights. Josh Anderson | Real Estate Background CEO & Owner of The Anderson Group Real Estate Services Portfolio: 78+ Doors CRE and Rental Based in: Nashville, TN Say hi to him at: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The One Thing by Gary W. Keller Greatest Les...

May 17, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 3543

JF3542: Maximizing Value through Sustainability with Green Initiatives and Long-Term ROI ft. Thomas Stanchak

Thomas Stanchak of Stoneweg US LLC discusses sustainability in real estate. He emphasizes improving building performance, reducing expenses, and documenting initiatives. His advice: have self-confidence and advocate for yourself. Thomas Stanchak | Real Estate Background Stoneweg US, LLC Based in: St Petersburg, FL Portfolio: ~$2B, >12k units Say hi to him at: www.stoneweg.us https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-stanchak/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stoneweg-us-llc/ Best Advice: "Adopting t...

May 16, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 3542

JF3541: Risk Tolerance, LP Responsibilities, and Capital Raising Legality ft. Gino Barbaro

Ash Patel and Gino Barbaro discuss real estate syndication challenges. They stress LP due diligence, vetting syndicators, and market analysis. They emphasize aligned interests, communication, and understanding risk, suggesting GPs focus on investor value and LPs prioritize GP track record and transparency. Gino Barbaro | Real Estate Background Co-Founder of Jake & Gino Based in: Knoxville, TN Portfolio: 1,800+ units, $280 Mil AUM Say hi to him at: Linktree Best Ever Book: The 7 Habits of Hig...

May 15, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 3541

JF3540: Converting Commercial to Residential, Adapting to Change, and Why Fixed Rate Debt is Key ft. Nick Stageberg

Nick Stageberg, founder of Black Swan Real Estate, manages $330 million in assets, focusing on value-add repositions. Their GPLP model splits profits 50-50, with LPs getting their capital back first. He advises starting small, scaling up, and adapting quickly. Nick Stageberg | Real Estate Background Black Swan Real Estate Portfolio: 1400 units, both single family and large multifamily, $330 AUM Based in: Rochester MN and Tacoma WA Say hi to him at: meetblackswan.com thestagebergs.com https://www...

May 14, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 3540

JF3539: Green Building Ventures, Mastering Mixed Use Acquisitions, and Profitable Energy Innovations ft. David Holman

David Holman, owner of Holman Homes, shares insights from his real estate journey, highlighting the transition from single-family to multifamily properties and new constructions. He discusses the value of green building practices, historic renovations, and the benefits of mixed-use properties. David Holman | Real Estate Background Owner of Holman Homes Based in: Maine Portfolio: 360 residential and commercial units Say hi to him at: www.holmangrouprealty.com www.holmanhomes.com www.katahdinprope...

May 13, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 3539

JF3538: Multifaceted Real Estate Ventures, and Expanding through Strategic Divestitures ft. Jason Moss

Jason Moss discusses his real estate ventures, including fix and flips, lease options, and new construction with Joe Cornwell. They focus on business evolution, portfolio management, and the significance of cash flow, while Moss shares insights from past challenges and his current projects. Jason Moss | Real Estate Background Owner of RCP Real Estate, West Ridge Group Portfolio: 235 units Based in: Queen Creek, AZ Say hi to him at: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateGettingStarted Sponsors: Synd...

May 12, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 3538

JF3537: Optimizing Property Management for Growth, Leveraging Multifamily Market Cycles, and the Impact of External Factors on Rent Dynamics ft. AJ Shepard

AJ Shepard discusses property management and income strategies with Slocomb Reed on the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. They explore recent market challenges in Portland, effects of interest rates, and advice for considering third-party management. AJ Shepard | Real Estate Background Owner of Uptown Syndication and Uptown Properties Portfolio: 250 units, manages 900 Based in: Portland, Oregon Say hi to him at: www.uptownsyndication.com www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com www.offsitepro...

May 11, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 3537

JF3536: Integrating Diverse Real Estate Services, Expanding Through Strategic Partnerships, and the Dynamics of Commercial vs. Residential Investments ft. Ryan Deasy and Mike Doherty

Joe Cornwell hosts Ryan Deasey and Mike Doherty from Skytree Investments to discuss their real estate venture, which combines lending, sales, and investment under one roof. They manage over 50 units and focus on providing comprehensive services to streamline the real estate process. The discussion highlights their business model, its benefits, and the synergies of integrating various real estate services. Ryan Deasy and Mike Doherty | Real Estate Background Skytree Investments Portfolio: 5 build...

May 10, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 3536

JF3535: The Best Ever Formula for Elite Property Management — Systems, Processes, and Slippery Slopes ft. Carlos Rovira

Carlos Rovira of Rovira Property Management joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Carlos discusses how budgets, systems, and processes are the keys to elite property management. He also explains why many landlords get a bad rap and how effective tenant screening can increase overall efficiency. Carlos Rovira | Real Estate Background Rovira Property Management LLC Portfolio: 6 commercial buildings Based in: Miami, FL Say hi to him at: https://twitter.com/thecarlosrovira ...

May 09, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 3535

JF3534: Strategy Secrets That Made J Scott a Real Estate Legend — PLUS Flipping Regrets, Making Asymmetric Bets, and Advanced Diversification ft. J Scott

Real estate legend J Scott joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, for the first time ever, J Scott discusses his approach to diversification, his biggest regrets from hundreds of single-family flips, and how to strategically make asymmetric bets. He also shares his general investment philosophy, how it has changed with the markets, and how history can (usually) tell you how and where to win. J Scott | Real Estate Background Partner at Bar Down Investments and Host of the...

May 08, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 3534

JF3533: Leveraging Military Insights for Real Estate, Transitioning from Short-term Rentals to Boutique Hotels, and Maximizing Operational Efficiency ft. Blake Dailey

Blake Dailey, founder of StayVest, shares his evolution from short-term rentals to owning a 130-unit boutique hotel in the Smoky Mountains. He discusses financial details, renovation plans, and operational challenges, providing tips for aspiring hotel owners. Blake Dailey | Real Estate Background Stayvest Based in: Ogden, Utah Say hi to him at: https://blakedailey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blakejdailey/ www.youtube.com/@BlakeDailey Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Sponsors: Syndicat...

May 07, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 3533

JF3532: Mastering Work-Life Harmony, Capitalizing on Multi-Family Ventures, and Harnessing Local Market Trends ft. Phil Moeller

Phil Moeller, an Ohio investor, discusses transitioning from single-family to multifamily real estate. He highlights key profit strategies: cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits, emphasizing the importance of clear goals and starting small. Phil Moeller | Real Estate Background Moeller Real Estate Based in: Dayton, OH Say hi to him at: https://www.moellerre.com/ Best Ever Book: Go Giver by Bob Burg Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

May 06, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 3532

JF3531: Unveiling Financial Discrepancies and Mastering the Art of Multifamily Financial Due Diligence — The Due Diligence Show ft. Mark Teravella

Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Mike Taravella highlights the importance of financial due diligence in multifamily real estate investing. He stresses verifying financial reports against bank stateme...

May 05, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 3531

JF3530: Building Financial Foundations for Passive Investors and Understanding Active and Passive Investment Roles ft. Whitney Elkins-Hutten

Whitney Elkins-Hutten discusses her dual role as the Director of Investor Education at passiveinvesting.com and the founder of Ash Wealth. She focuses on educating busy professionals on how to manage and grow their investment portfolios, emphasizing the importance of financial foundations for successful investing. Her work supports investors in multifamily units, self-storage units, and car washes, aiming to help them achieve better financial outcomes while continuing their professions. Whitney ...

May 04, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 3530

JF3529: Surviving Rising Interest Rates, Tax Abatement Strategies, and the Impact of Market Cycles on Real Estate Investments ft. Rick Martin

Rick Martin, founder of Fortress Federation, discusses adapting to market changes amid rising interest rates and investor uncertainty. He shares risk mitigation strategies like tax abatement deals and underwriting, while emphasizing real estate's long-term value and the importance of giving back. Rick Martin | Real Estate Background Fortress Federation Based in: Redondo Beach, CA Say hi to him at: www.fortressfederation.com LinkedIn Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about yo...

May 03, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 3529

JF3528: How to Build and Scale a Mobile Home Park Investing Firm and the Importance of Operations ft. Pasha Esfandiary

Pasha Esfandiary, former professional poker player and CEO and founder of Evoke Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Pasha discusses raising capital for mobile home park investments, finding good talent and the value of human capital, and strategies to scale your real estate business. He also shares why operations are paramount in mobile home park investing and gives actionable advice for anyone trying to get into mobile home park investing. Pasha Esfandiary |...

May 02, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 3528

JF3527: Build-to-Rent Townhomes vs. Traditional Value-add and How to Break Into Ground-Up Infill Development ft. Josh Green

Josh Green focuses on build-to-rent townhome developments in Salt Lake City, highlighting their demand post-COVID and benefits like tax advantages and lower costs. He emphasizes flexible investment timelines and the importance of a skilled team for successful projects. Josh Green | Real Estate Background Alchemy Design + Development Traverse Capital Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: www.linkedin.com/in/joshgreen/ www.alchemydev.com www.thetraverseway.com www.youtube.com/@AlchemyDesi...

May 01, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 3527

JF3526: Navigating Hotel Investing, Maximizing Revenue with PIPs, and Transitioning to Multifamily Investments ft. Hait Patel

Hait Patel from the DeRosa Group discusses his experience in hotel and multifamily property acquisitions. He covers the challenges and trends in the hospitality industry, the impact of Airbnb, and the shift towards boutique hotels. Patel also explains the advantages of multifamily investing, noting its lower risk and broader market appeal, and emphasizes the importance of long-term investment strategies and portfolio diversification. Hait Patel | Real Estate Background DeRosa Group Based in: Min...

Apr 30, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 3526

JF3525: Cash-Flowing from Day One While Playing the Long Game in Mobile Home Park Investing ft. Joshua Condado and Colin Davis

Joshua Condado and Colin Davis, full-time nurses who also invest in mobile home parks, join host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Joshua and Colin discuss starting in single-family residential real estate before leveling up into medium-sized mobile home parks. They share their strategies for building relationships to secure off-market deals, how creative financing allows them to cash flow from day one, and how they invest in real estate while maintaining their careers as nurs...

Apr 29, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 3525

JF3524: The RIGHT Way to Conduct a Proper Multifamily Lease Audit — The Due Diligence Show ft. Sean Thompson

Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Sean Thompson, director of property management operations at Property Management Stewards, joins Slocomb to discuss how to properly conduct a multifamily lease audit....

Apr 28, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 3524

JF3523: Distressed Deals, Outsourcing vs. In-House Property Management, and the Variances in Triple-Net Leases ft. Calvin Chin

Calvin Chin, founder of Zen Coast Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Calvin discusses the pain points of outsourcing property management, acquiring a $21 million 150-unit multifamily property, and capitalizing on distressed deals in 2024. He also discusses branching out beyond multifamily, testing the waters of triple-net leases, and more. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 27, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 3523

JF3522: Investor Sentiment in 2024, Affordable Housing, and the Demographic Tailwinds Driving Mobile Home Parks ft. Chris Larsen

Chris Larsen, founder of Next Level Income, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chris discusses affordable housing, opportunistic investing, and the demographic tailwinds that drive mobile home parks. He also explains why, when he used to underwrite 100 deals to find a great deal, he’s now underwriting 400 before he finds one. Chris Larsen | Real Estate Background Founder, Next Level Income Based in: Asheville, NC Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nextleve...

Apr 26, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 3522

JF3521: The Unsung Heroes Most Responsible for Executing Your Value-Add Business Plan ft. Kyle McKinney

Kyle McKinney, CRE investor and founder/coach at Pentagon Property Academy, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Kyle discusses the nuances of asset management, including the division of labor between property managers and asset managers and why asset managers are the experts most responsible for executing a value-add business plan. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 25, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 3521

JF3520: The Worst Thing You Can Do at a Conference and the Science Behind Finding Partners and Building a Team ft. Liz Faircloth

Liz Faircloth, co-founder of InvestHER, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Liz discusses her background in personality assessments, including the importance of identifying personality drivers, visionaries vs. integrators, and why you should seek opposite personalities when targeting partners, employees, brokers, and more. Previous Episode: JF2780: How Empowering Women in Real Estate Benefits Everyone Liz Faircloth | Real Estate Background Co-founder of The Real Estat...

Apr 24, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 3520

JF3519: Why Self-Storage Is Like Netflix, Raising Rents without Losing Tenants, and the Key to Creating Value ft. Jacob Vanderslice

Jacob Vanderslice, principal of VanWest Partners, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob provides a comprehensive look at the state of self-storage. He breaks down the impact floating-rate debt has had on the sector, how securing financing has changed, and the changing face of self-storage demand. He also shares how he navigates the tricky world of rate increases with his tenants. Previous Episode: JF2537: Why NOT to Invest in Self-Storage Jacob Vanderslice | Real Est...

Apr 23, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 3519

JF3518: Lies in the Media, Shocking the Market, and Why Retail Is on Fire While Multifamily Struggles — Best Ever Roundtable

In this episode of the Best Ever Show, hosts Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Joe Cornwell convene for another Roundtable. In this episode, the guys recap their biggest takeaways from the Best Ever Conference, including why interest rates aren’t coming down anytime soon, how the media’s clickbait culture has misled investors, and why retail vacancy is at an all-time low and non-residential real estate is on fire while the multifamily sector continues to struggle. Get your tickets to Best Ever Confer...

Apr 22, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 3518

JF3517: Cheat Codes to Accurately Assess Capital Expenditure Needs Ahead of an Acquisition — The Due Diligence Show ft. John Wilhoit, Jr.

Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, John Wilhoit Jr., an asset manager who owns 10,000 units, joins Slocomb to discuss how to assess capital expenditure needs ahead of an acquisition, including a case s...

Apr 21, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 3517

JF3516: Tax Mistakes Investors Make that Drive CPAs Crazy, and How to Avoid Them ft. Kiyoshi Simon and Amanda Han

Kiyoshi Simon and Amanda Han join host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss tax compliance, financial health checks, and why your tax strucutres need to evolve along wiht you and your real estate business. They also share the tax mistake investors make that drive CPAs crazy, and how to avoid them. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 20, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 3516

JF3515: The Retail Boom, Rent Control Risks, and the Truth About the Housing Shortage ft. John Chang

John Chang, head of research at Marcus and Millichap, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, John discusses the state of commercial real estate, including why retail is so hot right now, the state of the office market, and why multifamily investors in certain markets should be wary of rent control risks. He also breaks down the housing shortage, providing historical context and the truths most overlook. Sponsors: Viking Cap...

Apr 19, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 3515

JF3514: Partner Hunting, Avoiding FOMO, and Learning from Master Capital Raisers at the Best Ever Conference ft. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz

Investors Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz joined host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss the conference experience, including networking, partner hunting, and the value of gaining knowledge from fellow investors who are on the ground every day, doing the work. They also discuss learning from master capital raisers, doing your first out-of-state multifamily deal, and not buying out of FOMO. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz | Real E...

Apr 18, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 3514
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