

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 4, 2021 • 34min
JF2528: 3 Steps to Vetting Potential Investors with Charles Carillo
After growing up with investor parents, Charles thought he would follow his dad’s footsteps and self-manage his future investments. That is, until he started syndicating. Today, we’re talking to Charles about how he approaches conversations with potential investors now, why his mindset changed from wanting to do it all himself to including investors in his deals, and how that helped move the needle forward in his goals. Charles Carillo Real Estate Background: Managing Partner of Harborside Partners, a real estate syndication firm Actively investing in multifamily since 2006 Current investor in over 250 multifamily units across 3 states Based in North Palm Beach, FL Say hi to him at: https://charleskcarillo.com/about‐charles/ Best Ever Book: 80/20 Rule 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 3, 2021 • 27min
JF2527: Using TV Ads to Grow Your Motivated Seller Leads with Tony Javier
After burning out from 10 years of struggling to succeed in real estate, Tony Javier looked for ways to automate his business. Today, we’re talking with Tony about using TV commercials to grow your motivated seller leads on autopilot. He tells us the top 5 benefits of using TV ads for investors, what channels he focuses on and why, and how he does this for even smaller costs than direct mail. Tony Javier Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 19 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of 100 properties and 800 flips Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: www.realestatemastersTV.com Best Ever Book: The 12 Week Year 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 2, 2021 • 40min
JF2526: 4x Your Revenue with Hotels with Nate Barger
After filing chapter 7 bankruptcy at 35 years old, Nate Barger decided it was time to get more creative with his investments, so he shifted gears to hotels. Now, he’s working on an $80M Hilton build in Sarasota, FL. Nate talks about hotel scalability potential, possible risks of hotel investing, and why he would choose hotels over multifamily any day. Nate Barger Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 16 years experience Actively involved as Syndicator, Syndication, Apartment Owner, Hotel Owner, Warehouse, Office 1500+ current doors. Own over 100 million dollars assets under management. 4 hotels including a Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: www.NateBarger.com
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Aug 1, 2021 • 22min
JF2525: Getting Higher Returns with Flood Zone Properties with DJ McClure #SkillsetSunday
Today, we’re talking with National Flood Experts’ Director, DJ McClure, about the benefits of investing in flood zone properties and how to use them as a value-add tactic. DJ discusses the flood zone creation process and how he works with FEMA to change flood zones, and how you can use this to your advantage to acquire properties other investors are probably passing on. DJ McClure Real Estate Background: Director of National Flood Experts - A firm focusing on reviewing flood zones to uncover cost savings to properties National Flood Experts has helped add over $100M in property value Based in Tampa, FL Say hi to him at: www.nationalfloodexperts.com 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

Jul 31, 2021 • 28min
JF2524: When 150 Units at 100% Occupancy Becomes 14 Units with Andrew Cushman #SituationSaturday
When a natural disaster hit Panama City Beach, Andrew Cushman went from 150 units at 100% occupancy, to 14 units in a matter of 3 hours. In today’s #SituationSaturday, Andrew tells us how he handled investor conversations before and after the hurricane, insurance best practices, and how to plan for natural disasters and actually benefit financially. Andrew Cushman Real Estate Background: Full-time apartment syndicator 13 years of real estate experience Previous guest on episode JF868 2017 Portfolio consist of 2,100 apartment syndications Based in Orange County, CA Say hi to him at: www.vpacq.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2021 • 29min
JF2523: Finding Deals in a Low-Inventory Market with Ruben Kanya
Today we’re talking about fostering long-term relationships to create deals for now and years to come. Ruben Kanya gives us his best tips for making genuine connections to create an inventory for himself. He talks about his approach to finding deals, his follow-up process for getting straightforward answers, and how to be more effective in your outreach. Ruben Kanya Real Estate Background: Full time Business Analyst, Licensed Realtor, and Director of Invested Talent 5 years of real estate investing experience Helps investors find large apartments Followed the Joe Fairless model in creating a thought leadership group Based in Atlanta, GA Say hi to him at: www.experimentrealestate.com Best Ever Book: The Millionaire Fastlane Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2021 • 25min
JF2522: Limited Partners Exposed | Actively Passive Investing Show 52
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts explains what limited partners do for a living. He talks about the 5 different categories of limited partners, and 3 reasons why you may want to consider entering into a limited partnership to ultimately make retirement and time freedom tangible for you. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2021 • 23min
JF2521: 7 Steps to Better Financing with Henry Washington
Henry Washington spent most of his young adult life with little to no savings and less than great credit, until one day he realized he didn’t have the means to fund his future. When he decided to buy his first rental he found out he was $19k short, so he got creative. Henry talks about how he bought that property with no money down, and his step by step process for getting better financing today. Henry Washington Real Estate Background: Owner of Independence Realty Group 3.5 years of investing experience Portfolio consist of 67 rentals, 32 flips Based in Northwest Arkansas Say hi to him at: www.henrywashington.com
Best Ever Book: The Alchemist
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Jul 27, 2021 • 31min
JF2520: Outsourcing to Maximize Profits with Cody Sperber
After 15 years in the industry, building a successful business wasn’t an obstacle for Cody Sperber. Once he perfected his marketing and became a “transactional engineer”, he realized it was best to focus on his strengths and outsource/delegate/delete the rest. In this episode, Cody talks about how his mindset shift led to making even more money, without just focusing on cash flow and profit. Cody Sperber Real Estate Background: Founder & CEO of the Clever Investor, LLC 15 years of real estate experience Has flipped over 1,000 properties Based in Tempe, AZ Say hi to him at: www.cleverinvestor.com
Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference
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Jul 26, 2021 • 26min
JF2519: When to Walk Out on a Deal with Anthony Vicino
Anthony Vicino got involved in real estate as a college student with his roommate and his dad, although he quickly realised sometimes it’s best to keep work and play separate. Anthony emphasizes the importance of cultivating and preserving relationships in the industry by adding unique value. He discusses some hard lessons learned while working with investors, and how to ensure a committed investor every time. Anthony Vicino Real Estate Background: Full-time investor/entrepreneur Co-Founding Partner at Invictus Capital, a multifamily acquisition firm Portfolio consists of 150+ units/12 properties 10+ years experience Based in Minneapolis, MN Say hi to him at: www.invictusmultifamily.com & www.anthonyvicino.com
Best Ever Book: Meditations
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