

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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Jun 22, 2020 • 27min
JF2120: Jumping In The Market With Patrick Menefee
Patrick served in the army for 6 years and is the founder of Invest DGP. Patrick started investing in June of 2019 and has acquired 12 units. Patrick is very open to sharing some of the hard lessons he learned from jumping in the market quickly and how he was able to improve his units and double his rent collections. Patrick Menefee Real Estate Background: Founder of Invest DGP Served in the Army for 6 years Started investing in June 2019 Owns 12 units Located in Charlotte, North Carolina Say hi to him at : https://www.investdgp.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Never have your inspector and appraiser go out to your property at the same time.” - Patrick Menefee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2020 • 27min
JF2119: Infinite Banking & Taxes With Mark Willis
Mark is a returning guest from episode JF1567. He is a Certified Financial Planner and is a #1 Best Selling Author, and in this episode, he will share with you the benefits of infinite banking and paying for your tax bills. Mark Willis Real Estate Background: Certified Financial Planner, #1 Best Selling Author, and owner of Lake Growth Financial Services Over the years, he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with sophisticated, tax-efficient financial solutions Based in: Chicago, IL Listen to his previous episode: JF1567: Increase Net Worth & Have Your Money Working For You with Mark Willis
Say hi to him at http://lakegrowth.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “We will provide you with what you need to know and what you need to do in order to increase your net worth.” - Mark Willis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2020 • 28min
JF2118: Broad Experience With Alix Kogan
Alix is the President of Ashland Capital Fund and has 20 years of real estate experience owning 1,700 apartment units, single-family rentals, commercial and developments. He started in high-end custom homes and more recently has been focusing on student housing deals. Alix shares one of his new strategies which is investing in second lien mortgage debts. Alix Kogan Real Estate Background: President of Ashland Capital Fund 20 years of real estate experience The portfolio consist of 1,700 apartment units, single-family rentals, commercial and developments From Chicago, IL Say hi to him at:https://ashlandcapitalfund.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “My broad experience in real estate has helped me tackle new projects” - Alix Kogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2020 • 28min
JF2117: Big Renovation Projects With Joseph Bramante
Joseph is the co-founder and CEO of TriArc Real Estate Partners. He purchased his first multifamily property in the US in 2011 sight unseen and now his portfolio consists of 1100 units. He shares his story on how he started out buying a 26-unit apartment complex and almost went bankrupt during his first deal and he ended up making a 207% return on the refi. Joseph Bramante Real Estate Background: Co-founder and CEO of TriArc Real Estate Partners Purchased first multifamily property in the US in 2011 sight unseen Current portfolio consist of 1100 units, increasing net operating income by over 80% on average within 48 months post acquisition Based in Houston, TX Say hi to him at: https://www.triarcrep.com/ Best Ever Book: Raising the Bar
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “The books give you this 30,000 view of the industry but its a completely different ball game when you are out there in the field executing” - Joseph Bramante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jun 18, 2020 • 20min
JF2116: 3 Factors On A Schedule K-1 Tax Report | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In this insightful discussion, Theo Hicks, a seasoned expert in apartment syndications, dives deep into the Schedule K-1 tax report, essential for passive investors. He breaks down how investors can interpret vital sections of the K-1, including key elements that influence net rental income and tax deductions. Theo also shares insights on the relationship between capital accounts and preferred returns. With practical tools and strategies highlighted, he equips investors with the knowledge to optimize their tax benefits and understand their financial performance better.

Jun 17, 2020 • 19min
JF2115: COVID-19 Impact On June Rent | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
COVID-19 has been kind of quiet lately in the media due to all the protesting but today we are going to share with you how it has still impacted the rent collections for landlords in June and we will also be sharing the forecast of future rent collections. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2020 • 23min
JF2114: Creating A Deal Through Nurturing With Robbie Faithe & Tosh Hoshino
Robbie & Tosh, are partners who have 13 years of combined experience. They share a story in finding a mobile park deal that was attained by nurturing a relationship over an extended period of time. You will learn how they determine if a mobile home park is a good deal or not and what they like to focus on. Robbie Faithe & Tosh Hoshino Real Estate Background: Robbie has 11 years experience in real estate Tosh has 2 years in real estate Robbie current holdings consist of 66 doors mix with single family, Multi-family, & a Mobile Park Tosh has 59 units under management including 1 single family From Albuquerque, NM Say hi to him at: www.Robbiefaithe.com Best Ever Book: Everything Store, Pitch Anything
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Find out where you want to be, and find a mentor who is crushing it. Listen to podcasts, and always educate yourself. ” - Robbie & Tosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2020 • 29min
JF2113: Locking In Deals With Jesse Fragale
Jesse is a real estate agent and broker working in the commercial space. He is also an investor with experience in student rentals, single-family rentals, and apartments. Jesse also gives some ideas on how being a real estate agent can help you find good deals and shares with you a specific line he uses to lock in good deals. Jesse Fragale Real Estate Background: A commercial real estate broker and investor 10 years of real estate investing experience Located in Toronto, Canada Say hi to him at: https://www.avisonyoung.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Noone is looking to sell but when you have an offer in front of them, maybe they are looking to sell.” - Jesse Fragale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2020 • 17min
JF2112: Verifying Applicants Through Software With Stephen Arifin
Stephen is the founder of The Closing Docs, a software company based in Seattle that provides automated income verification for property managers and lenders. He explains how he evolved his software over time to cater towards property managers, he explains how they started inserting certain pieces of data to help provide more clarity and reliability for the lenders and managers. Stephen Arifin Real Estate Background: Founder of The Closing Docs, a software company based in Seattle that provides automated income verification for property managers and lenders They handle income verification for over 600,000 properties and growing Based in Seattle, WA Say hi to him at https://www.theclosingdocs.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “We’ve tried a lot of things to find what works and now we see a compliance rate of 97%” - Stephen Arifin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2020 • 22min
JF2111: Going From Duplex to 89-Units With Brock Mogensen
Brock is 2 years into real estate and essentially started after seeing his dad owning 2 duplexes and how it can help with your income. His first deal was a house hack on a duplex and afterward, he saw the potential and took off running. Now he has a portfolio consisting of an 89-unit apartment, 20,000 sq ft of retail space, and 18,000 sq ft office space. Brock Mogensen Real Estate Background: Principal at Smart Asset Capital Portfolio: 89 unit apartment, 20,000 sq ft of retail space, and 18,000 sq ft office space Investing in real estate for 2 years Located in Milwaukee, WI Say hi to him at: www.smartassetcapital.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Partner with people that lack your strong suit and vice versa because I think those are the best partnerships where each can complement each other” - Brock Mogensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


