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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. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com
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Episodes

JF2833: Establish Your CRE Niche & Build a Community ft. Bobby Jones

Retired nurse and anesthetist Bobby Jones is an apartment syndication investor on a mission to spread the word about real estate investing to other healthcare professionals. Today, he is the founder of On Call Capital, which matches these professionals up with reputable operators in the real estate and alternative investing space. In this episode, Bobby shares how he discovered apartment syndications, what influenced him to move beyond passively investing to become a GP, and how he uses commonal...

Jun 05, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 2833

JF2832: 4 Common Limiting Beliefs | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel

In this episode, Ash discusses four common limiting beliefs that keep investors from accomplishing their goals and provides solutions to overcome them based on his personal experiences. 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 clas...

Jun 04, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 2832

JF2831: How a Former Teacher Scaled to $400M in AUM ft. Todd Dexheimer

When former high school teacher Todd Dexheimer decided he wanted to get into real estate 14 years ago, he scraped up every last dollar he and his wife had to buy their first single-family rental property. Today, as a GP of 4,000 units, Todd is focused on purchasing well-located commercial multifamily and senior housing assets. In this episode, he shares how he transitioned from flipping houses to buying commercial multifamily properties, how the current market is influencing his underwriting and...

Jun 03, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 2831

JF2829: From Marcus & Millichap Broker to GP of 6,000 Units ft. Max Sharkansky

Max Sharkansky brokered for five years at Marcus & Millichap before he began buying real estate with his childhood best friend. Today, he specializes in value-add multifamily and serves as GP of 6,000 units across California, Oregon, Colorado, and the Southeast. In this episode, Max shares his formula for getting access to deals before they reach the institutional process, how current events are changing the way he underwrites and structures debt, and why he chooses not to veer away from the...

Jun 01, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 2829

JF2828: How Her Covid Book Club Sparked CRE Success ft. Suzy Sevier

Suzy Sevier’s real estate journey began only two years ago at the onset of COVID-19. During the lockdown, she and her husband Michael decided to take the opportunity to educate themselves as much as possible and get into the business. Today, the England-based investors are focused on multifamily assets in Oklahoma. In this episode, Suzy discusses how the pandemic kickstarted her real estate journey, how she finds deals in the U.S. while living in England, and why having the right partner is the ...

May 31, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 2828

JF2827: How to Create Financial Independence from Real Estate | Round Table

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss financial independence as it pertains to real estate. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 30, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 2827

JF2826: From a GPA of 1.53 to GP of 51 Units & 2 Hotels ft. Jiries Dawaher

Jiries Dawaher graduated high school in 2002 with a GPA of 1.53. He then served in the Army National Guard in Ohio as a helicopter and diesel mechanic for nine years, dabbling in network marketing on the side. After getting out of the military, he was bartending in Hilton Head, SC, when he got a call from a friend who was making money by wholesaling in Cincinnati — and the rest is history. In this episode, Jiries shares about using his wholesaling background to acquire multifamily properties, hi...

May 29, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 2826

JF2825: 12 Tips for Interviewing Podcast Guests | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel

In this episode, Ash shares his top 12 tips for interviewing podcast guests. 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. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesti...

May 28, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 2825

JF2824: Disrupting the Hospitality Industry ft. Robert Rivani

Robert Rivani, a self-described disrupter of real estate, is the president of the commercial real estate investment company, Black Lion. He focuses on distressed and affected markets he can improve through drastic remodeling and attracting new tenants with staying power. In this episode, Robert tells us about how Black Lion is disrupting the hospitality industry in Miami, his fundamental belief regarding debt, and why he thrives on volatility. Robert Rivani | Real Estate Background President of ...

May 27, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 2824

JF2823: How to Be Twice as Rich by Desiring Less | Actively Passive Investing Show ft. Travis Watts

In this episode of the Actively Passive Show, Travis discusses how it is possible to be twice as rich by desiring less, what that means, and how you can apply it to your own life and investing strategies. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 26, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 2823

JF2822: From the Market Crash to $350M AUM ft. Robert Ritzenthaler

Robert Ritzenthaler grew up around his father’s construction business before earning his finance degree, which kickstarted his career on Wall Street. After the market crash of 2000, however, Robert reconsidered his path and decided to join his friend’s growing real estate business. Today, he is CEO and founder of REM Capital, with $350M AUM across eight states and a total door count of over 3,400. In this episode, Robert discusses how the current interest rate climate is affecting his investing ...

May 25, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 2822

JF2821: Short-Term Rental Property + Wedding Venue = $300K Annual Revenue ft. Bailey Kramer

By age 19, Bailey Kramer already knew that he wanted to channel his entrepreneurial mindset into commercial real estate. That was only two years ago. Since then, he has been learning, networking, and doing deals. Today he is GP of 64 units and a short-term rental property that is commercially zoned and allows weddings. In this episode, he shares how he broke into real estate at such a young age, how he acquired such a unique property, and his approach to financing. Bailey Kramer | Real Estate Ba...

May 24, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 2821

JF2820: How to Set Investing Goals | Round Table

In this episode of Round Table, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share how they discuss goals with new investors that come to them for advice. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 23, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 2820

JF2819 Why the Sky Is the Limit for Toronto Investors ft. Jas Takhar

Jas Takhar grew up in Rexdale, Toronto, where he sold everything from newspapers to shoes to cars. The next step in the evolution of his sales career, he realized, was commercial real estate. He became a real estate broker 17 years ago, and still maintains that role today while making his own investments. In this episode, Jas details his long-term hold investing strategy, his philosophy when it comes to timing the market, and what’s next for investors in the landlocked city of Toronto. Jas Takha...

May 22, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 2819

JF2818: 15 Podcast Interview Tips | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel

In this episode of Round Table, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share how they discuss goals with new investors that come to them for advice. Here is the first time Ash guested on the podcast: JF477: You Should Have Bought This Mixed-Use Property! Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 21, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 2818

JF2817: Building Momentum from House Hack to LP ft. Nicole Pendergrass

Nicole Pendergrass started her career in value-add commercial multifamily with a three-family house hack in the Bronx. Today, she is the founder of Noirvest Holdings, which focuses on value-add commercial multifamily with a mission to increase equity and net worth for communities of color. In this episode, Nicole shares how her first property helped her to become an LP investor, the hardest lesson she’s learned so far, and how she plans to execute her mission. Nicole Pendergrass | Real Estate Ba...

May 20, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 2817

JF2816: The Passive Income Mindset — How to Reduce Risk | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts

In this episode, Travis argues that the “buy low, sell high” passive income investing strategy might not always be best suited for your needs. He introduces an alternative strategy to consider, using both real estate and stocks as examples. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Equity Multiple | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 19, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 2816

JF2815: How to Scale to $200M AUM without Partners ft. Logan Rankin

Logan Rankin started out leading retail operations for a Fortune 50 company, but soon realized while he was working hard, his money wasn’t working hard for him. As he developed his financial literacy, he decided to take a big risk — he bought his first investment property, leaving only $7 in his bank account. Today, Logan owns 185 buildings totaling 1,923 units. In this episode, he shares how he’s been able to scale without partners or syndications, his tips for lead generation, and the number-o...

May 18, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 2815

JF2814: Develop the Staying Power You Need to Survive the Next Recession ft. Vicky Schiff

Vicky Schiff started her first company when she was 30 in the self-storage industry. Since then, she has founded or co-founded five firms in real estate, real estate private equity, and capital formation, as well as a lending platform. In this episode, Vicky discusses the importance of staying power, the psychology behind economic cycles, and how she tempers the existing fear about what’s next for commercial real estate. Vicky Schiff | Real Estate Background Strategic advisor at Saul Urban LLC, ...

May 17, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 2814

JF2813: 19 Ways to Add Value to a Podcast as a Host or Guest | Round Table

In this episode of the Best Ever Round Table, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis take turns sharing their experiences as both hosts and guests on podcasts. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Equity Multiple | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 16, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 2813

JF2812: Are Mobile Home Parks an Undervalued Asset Class? ft. Jonathan Tuttle

Jonathan Tuttle has been in the mobile home park space since 2007. He served as a mobile home broker for 10 years and now serves as a fund manager at Midwest Park Capital, a private real estate investment firm focused on the mobile home park vertical. In this episode, Jonathan shares how the mobile home park space has changed over the last few years, what he sees in store for the future, and why despite everything, he still views mobile home parks as an undervalued asset class. Jonathan Tuttle |...

May 15, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 2812

JF2811: Why Mixed-Use Buildings Can Provide Huge Returns | Beyond Multifamily with Ash Patel

In this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Ash Patel shares his story of how he got started in real estate to demonstrate the hidden value of mixed-use buildings. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Equity Multiple | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 14, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 2811

JF2810: Failing Forward: From Losing $200K to Closing 79 Value-Add Deals ft. Sean Katona

Before becoming a full-time commercial investor, Sean Katona worked at Microsoft and EA Sports selling X-Box ads to automotive manufacturers and Hollywood studios. In 2013, he turned his side hustle into a full-time career, and as he says, he’s been “failing forward ever since.” Today, Sean spends his time seeking out fixer-upper commercial deals in the Greater Phoenix area. In this episode, Sean discusses the ins and outs of value-add commercial real estate and the toughest lessons he’s learned...

May 13, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 2810

JF2809: How to Dollar-Cost Average with Real Estate Syndications | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts

In this episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts explains the concept of dollar-cost averaging and how this strategy typically applied to stock market investments can also be used with private placements. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Equity Multiple | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 12, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 2809

JF2808: Financing and Investor Acquisitions Insights from a CRE Attorney ft. Ronald Rohde

Ronald “Ron” Rohde is the founder of a commercial real estate law firm where he primarily focuses on investor acquisitions and helping other investors buy commercial real estate. In this episode, Ron tells us about the importance of getting the right financing, when to consider using an open-ended fund, and the biggest lesson he’s learned as an investor himself. Ronald “Ron” Rohde | Real Estate Background Founder of Ronald Rohde Law, a commercial real estate law firm that handles commercial real...

May 11, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 2808

JF2807: Raise Capital and Expand Your Network with This Time-Saving Software Solution ft. Perry Zheng

Perry Zheng is the founder and CEO of Cash Flow Portal, a real estate syndication software and investor portal. He got his start as a software engineer for Amazon and Twitter, then became an engineering manager for Lyft. He began syndicating during this time, which inspired him to launch Cash Flow Portal. In this episode, Perry discusses why he created the software, the factors that have contributed to its success so far, and his vision for the future of Cash Flow Portal. Perry Zheng | Real Esta...

May 10, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 2807

JF2806: When Active Investors Should Start to Invest Passively | Round Table

Welcome to the first Best Ever Round Table, where the three Best Ever Show hosts come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. In this episode, Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts discuss when they think active investors should consider passively investing. Here are some of their responses: Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Equity Multiple | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

May 09, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 2806

JF2805: 5 Tips for Selecting the Right Investors for Buy & Hold Deals ft. Bruce Wuollett

Bruce Wuollet got his start in real estate by chasing tax lien foreclosures on single-family homes in 2002. That led to wholesaling, and by the time he was introduced to multifamily, he had flipped over 2,000 houses across Phoenix. Today, Bruce buys fix-and-hold multifamily properties in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas as founder and CEO of Bakerson. In this episode, Bruce discusses how he selects the right investors for buy & hold deals. Bruce Wuollet | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO...

May 08, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 2805

JF2804: Why Invest in (Non-Residential) Commercial Real Estate? | Beyond Multifamily with Ash Patel

Welcome to the first episode of Beyond Multifamily, 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 today’s episode, he shares the top seven reasons why he invests in non-residential commercial real estate, and why he thinks you should expand your horizons an...

May 07, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 2804
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