

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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May 3, 2020 • 16min
JF2070: Three Factors to Consider for Property Coverage With Sean Harper #SkillsetSunday
Sean is the CEO of Kin, an insurance company built from scratch on modern technology. Today you will learn three factors to consider when determining the right coverage for your property; covering the property for the right amount, why it's important to get flood insurance and he shows how you can see if your insurance company is spending its revenue on claims or other expenses to make sure they take care of their customers. Sean Harper Background: Co-founder and CEO of Kin, an insurance company built from scratch on modern technology Realized the homeowners insurance industry was still being managed in a way that NO other consumer financial products are managed today Leads a team of 100+ employees to help educate and cover their clients Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at https://www.kin.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “50% of flood losses happen outside of FEMA designated flood zones” - Sean Harper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2020 • 27min
JF2069 : Improving Your ROI Through Energy With Scott Ringlein
Scott is the Founder and CEO of The Energy Alliance Group of North America, who was raised as a farmer, educated as an engineer and trained in the auto industry. In this episode, Scott goes into some details on what you should be thinking about when it comes to reducing your energy cost and improving the efficiency that can help improve your ROI. Scott Ringlein Real Estate Background: Founder & CEO of The Energy Alliance Group of North America From Ann Arbor, Michigan Raised as a farmer, educated as an Engineer and trained in the auto industry. He Suddenly Lost his job after 20 years of working as a Chief Engineer in the Auto-Industry. He Has been the Technical Advisor to the U.S. Dept of Energy in 2009 and 2013 Developed and executed global strategic business plans to secure incremental business with sales revenues of $250+Million. Managed a 50+ member international design and development program team. Say hi to him at : www.energyalliancegroup.org Best Ever Book: Credit Secrets Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Investing in efficiency conservation and renewable energy solutions definitely help the bottom line. They can generate cash from day one.” - Scott Ringlein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2020 • 27min
JF2068: Experience Investor Danny Randazzo Shares His View During The Coronavirus
Danny is a Managing Partner at Passiveinvesting.com and Author of Wealth Lessons for Kids. He is also a multi-return guest and can be found on previous episodes JF1447 & JF1684. As you know, the Coronavirus has been impacting several investors and In this episode, Danny goes into how he is handling his business during this pandemic. Danny Randazzo Real Estate Background: Managing Partner at Passiveinvesting.com Author of Wealth Lessons for Kids Became a millionaire at 29 Controls over $225M in real estate Based in Charleston, SC Say hi to him at: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Over the past year, I have really had the opportunity to work “ON” the business instead of “IN” the business.” - Danny Randazzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2020 • 17min
JF2067: Rent Or Own Post Coronavirus | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
Coronavirus pandemic has been a disruption to normal living; from social distancing, to working from home, and even how you look at someone when they cough. We have also seen how banks have been changing the way they lend money, Theo goes over a recent article JP Morgan Chase released on the new rules around borrowing for home loans and how this could be the beginning of how all banks could change. He explains how this could impact the housing market and provides additional studies on what we can expect in terms of house sales. 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. Best Ever Tweet: “Obviously they will not live on the streets, therefore, they are more likely to move into an apartment and rent. ” -Theo Hicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2020 • 22min
JF2066: 11 Questions Passive Investors Want to Know | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
Theo is back with another Syndication School episode and this time he will be going over the 11 questions most passive investors will ask you before they invest in your deals. Theo hopes he can arm you with the right mindset when answering these questions to put you in a good position to find investors. 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. Best Ever Tweet: “Making sure you let them know what your financial review process is very important because if you aren't reviewing your financials your investors are not going to like that." - Theo Hicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2020 • 24min
JF2065: Hard Work Niche Deals With Karl Spielvogel
Karl has done over 200 real estate deals focusing on the more difficult deals that no one likes to deal with because there typically is less competition, harder work, but a bigger reward. Some of the deals he likes are multiple heirs, title issues, excess proceeds, and partition sales. Karl Spielvogel Real Estate Background: Real Estate Investor in Charlotte Has done over 200 Real Estate Deals. Specializes in Niche Deals/ Solving messy situations that lead to big profits. Examples of niche: multiple heirs, title issues, excess proceeds, and partition sales: Some of the Profits from these deals have been 243k, 228k, 163k, etc.. Say hi to him at : www.UnclekarlsMastermind.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “These niche deals are a lot of work, but the profits are very high per deal. ” - Karl Spielvogel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2020 • 26min
JF2064: A Passive Investors Perspective During The Coronavirus With Travis Watts
Travis is a full-time investor and the director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital. Travis has written some articles on our blog to help investors during the coronavirus pandemic we are all going through today. As a fulltime passive investor, Travis gives his perspective on what he is seeing in the current market and what he is keeping an eye out for. Inflation article Travis Watts Real Estate Background: Full-time passive investor Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital In 2009 he started investing in multi-family, single family, and vacation rentals Based in Denver, Colorado Say hi to him at https://ashcroftcapital.com/
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “There is always a silver lining, there will always be opportunities that pop up. Look at this as an opportunity to educate yourself” - Travis Watts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2020 • 29min
JF2063: Tax Strategy With Dusty Rollins
Dusty is the Owner and Founder of Oxford Business Services, an income planning, and tax strategy expert. He helps people save on their taxes as well as retirement planning. Dusty explains 5 things you might be missing by not having a tax strategy. Dusty Rollins Real Estate Background: Owner and founder of Oxford Business Services, an income planning, and tax strategy expert Helps people save on their taxes, as well as retirement planning Based in DeLand, FL Say hi to him at https://www.dustyrollins.com/bestever Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “A tax strategy is like a good chess player, it is 3 or 4 moves ahead of an amateur.” - Dusty Rollins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2020 • 19min
JF2062: Commercial Real Estate During The Coronavirus With Tim Karels
Tim is the Owner of Falls Real Estate, he owns and manages $15-20M in commercial real estate and has over 9 years of experience. The coronavirus has impacted everyone in the market and today Tim explains from a commercial real estate perspective how he is handling rent collection and making property improvements Tim Karels Real Estate Background: Owner of Falls Real Estate Falls Real Estate owns and manages $15-20M in commercial real estate Over 9 years of experience in real estate investing Based in Sioux, South Dakota Say hi to him at https://fallsre.com/ Best Ever Book: Richest Man In Town
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “We have to emphasize with everybody but we also have to remember we have our own investors and mortgages to pay and we should look at how we can work together as a team.” - Tim Karels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2020 • 24min
JF2061: What to Look For in Mobile Home Parks With Jimmy Johnson
Jimmy is the founder of Sanddollar Communities, a mobile-home park acquisition firm. Jimmy shares how he was able to wholesale 14 mobile home parks in less than 12 months so if you’re interested in getting into the mobile home park scene, this is an episode you will want to listen to since Jimmy gives his way of finding the right mobile home parks to invest in. Jimmy Johnson Real Estate Background: Founder of Sanddollar Communities, a mobile-home park acquisition firm Has wholesaled 14 mobile home parks in less than 12 months for a total of 471 sites in 7 states He has also partnered on 149 sites across 4 parks where he helps run daily operations Based in Tampa, FL Say hi to him at: jimmy@jimmyjohnson.co Best Ever Book: Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Anyone can pick up the phone and call but offering to meet in person is very influential.” - Jimmy Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


