

The Best Ever CRE Show
Joe Fairless
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.
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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Aug 14, 2021 • 24min
JF2538: Raising $4M in 12 Days with Chad Sutton #SituationSaturday
At the start of the pandemic, Chad Sutton was on his way to closing a deal....until the lender backed out 12 days before closing due to projected economic changes. Now, Chad’s left with raising $4M before time runs out. He tells us his first three calls he made after finding out the news, the first fire he put out, and how he made it happen against all odds. Chad Sutton Real Estate Background: Previous episode: JF2372
Full time real estate investing, formerly Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer and then Global Sourcing Leader 2 years experience 600+ units multifamily and growing Based in Nashville, TN Say hi to him at: www.thequattroway.com
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Aug 13, 2021 • 31min
JF2537: Why to NOT Invest in Self Storage with Jacob Vanderslice
After fixing and flipping nearly 1200 single family homes, Jacob Vanderslice and his 2 partners focused most of their funds into self storage investing. Now, their portfolio consists of $195M in real estate assets. Tune in to find out why they chose self storage over other real estate, 4 ways to know if you’re getting a good deal, and why you may reconsider investing in self storage. Jacob Vanderslice Real Estate Background: Principal at VanWest Partners VanWest focuses on acquisition and management of self-storage centers Portfolio consist of $195 million in real estate assets Based in Denver, CO Say hi to him at: www.vanwestpartners.com Best Ever Book: The Kingdom of Ice Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2021 • 30min
JF2536: Should You Rethink Saving for Retirement? | Actively Passive Investing Show 54
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts analyzes Daniel Ameduri’s book, Don’t Save For Retirement. Travis pulls out and discusses some key points from the book like why traditional methods of retirement aren’t actually designed to benefit us, redistributing retirement funds, and how to do as the millionaires do. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2021 • 31min
JF2535: 3 Steps to Continuously Get Deals from Brokers with Samson Jagoras
When everyone was running from the industry after the housing crisis, Samson Jagoras stuck it out. Although he questioned how far real estate could go, he decided to dive into multifamily for scaling potential. Samson tells us his best tips for creating and maintaining relationships with brokers, how to ensure they keep bringing you deals, and his biggest lesson learned from working with investors. Samson Jagoras Real Estate Background: Commercial Real Estate Broker / VP of Strategic Investments for RE/MAX Commercial Alliance Founder of Growth Vue Properties & Passive Power Group
Current portfolio consists of $3MM+ assets under management including small multifamily, single family, and industrial 10+ years of commercial real estate experience Based in Windsor, CO Say hi to him at www.samsonjagoras.com
Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership
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Aug 10, 2021 • 25min
JF2534: Finding Your Niche for Better Financing with Jason Javer
After stumbling upon new construction, Jason Javer quickly realized it aligned with his skillset and goals and decided to focus his efforts there. Today, we’re talking to Jason in detail about how finding your niche ultimately brings in better financing, gains the trust of your investors, and potentially gives you a larger cut of the deal. Jason Javer Real Estate Background: Managing partner at Vista Homes 8 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of 100 units in production, 30 unit rental portfolio, wholesaling, and flips Based in Charlotte, NC Say hi to him at: www.vistahomesclt.com Best Ever Book: The One Thing Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2021 • 29min
JF2533: Finding Quality Property Management with Prashant Kumar
After moving to the US in 1998 and starting to work his corporate job, Prashant Kumar’s goal became to stop simply trading his time for money. However, once he dove into real estate, he realized he shouldn’t do the heavy lifting before he’s ready. Today, Prashant shares how he actually ended up making money on a deal that fell through, and the importance of quality property management for practically passive income. Prashant Kumar Real Estate Background: Full-time in IT and management consulting 5 years of real estate investing experience Portfolio consist of 1,136 units Based in Long Island, NY Say hi to him at: myrealtygains.com
Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book
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Aug 8, 2021 • 34min
JF2532: The Road to $100M in 3 Years with Josh Ferrari
After Josh Ferrari’s first deal turned out to be a living nightmare with little to no return, he knew property management wasn’t for him. Instead he focused on investor relations, and now he and his 2 business partners are approaching their goal of $100M of assets under management in 3 years. Josh tells us the key to choosing your partners, what you need to know about single family portfolios in comparison to multifamily, and what you should spend LESS time doing to make the most impact. Josh Ferrari Real Estate Background: Active in Real Estate Investing for 3 years Aircraft Technician & Multifamily Syndicator. In the process of dropping the technician job 91 units with 236 under contract Based in Mobile, Al Say hi to him at: https://www.ferraricapital.com
Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership
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Aug 7, 2021 • 31min
JF2531: Getting Out of a Territorial Battle with Joseph Cornwell #SituationSaturday
On today’s Situation Saturday, we’re talking with Joseph Cornwell about his unique experience he ran into while trying to renovate and rent his 8-unit property. After lockdown delays and being caught in a territorial battle between local and county jurisdictions, Joseph tells us what he learned from this seemingly unending renovation. He shares how he got out of the toxic situation, and what he does on day one of all projects now. Joseph Cornwell Real Estate Background: Full-time police officer Also a real estate agent, investor, and owns a construction company 5 years of real estate investing experience Active investor - 37 units over 8 properties, done a couple live-in flips, wholesaled a couple deals, and sold 1-99 units as an agent Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: Facebook - @joecornwellre; Instagram - @joecornwellre Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2021 • 27min
JF2530: Investing While Working Full Time with Vincent Rodriguez
After learning the key to turning his first property around in 2018, Vincent Rodriguez went on to grow his investments even more in the next few years. Last year alone he grew from 5 units to 25 units during the pandemic, all on top of working a full time job. Vincent is sharing his secrets for growth, partnerships, time management, and his exact deal structure with his partners. Vincent Rodriguez Real Estate Background: Mechanical engineer and Managing partner for AnVi Holdings, LLC Started investing in real estate in 2018 Currently has 24 doors across 3 cities; Duplexes, Triplexes Based in Orange County, CA Say hi to him at: www.anviinvest.com Best Ever Book: ABCs of Real Estate Investing
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Aug 5, 2021 • 21min
JF2529: 5 Investor Takeaways from Ralph Lauren | Actively Passive Investing Show 53
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts discusses the parallels between real estate investing and Ralph Lauren’s story on building his empire. We take a look into leveraging other people, thinking alternatively in your investments, and how to design a life on your terms by taking action today (no matter how small). Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


