

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 23, 2018 • 25min
JF1451: Save Money On Your Income Property Utilities with John Tanner
If you own income property, especially larger buildings with a lot of units, you likely have some room for improvement with your utilities. John is here today to discuss this with us, as he specializes in helping his clients save the most amount of money possible. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Sub-metering is basically RUBS on steroids” - John Tanner John Tanner Real Estate Background: Director of Sales Marketing for My Utility Cabinet Specializes in utilities and invoice management for commercial property owner/operators Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at https://myutilitycabinet.com/
Best Ever Book: Steve Jobs book Best Ever Listeners: Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals? Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky. I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2018 • 34min
JF1450: Why Lease An Office Space When You Can Own The Building? With Shiloh Lundahl
Shiloh is a therapist and real estate investor. When he needed a new office space, rather than lease, he found an office building to buy and put tenants in. He also has a lot of lease option properties as an investor. Shiloh breaks down exactly how he structures his lease options and tells us how he’s grown his investing business to where it is today. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If you don’t have much money to start, what I would suggest is go and take control of your finances” - Shiloh Lundahl Shiloh Lundahl Real Estate Background: Child and family therapist and real estate investor Started investing in 2010 with one SFR Now focuses on lease options and owns over 50 units Based in Gilbert, AZ Say hi to him at www.blueequities.com
Best Ever Book: Richest Man in Babylon Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2018 • 29min
JF1449: Make $100 More Per Person In Your Senior Living Properties with Doug Fullaway
If you’re in the senior living space, you know that not every resident has the same needs. Doug and his company are experts in fine tuning systems and processes of senior living facilities. Doug also raises money and does his own investing, there are a lot of great tips in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “It’s clearly a more complex business to run” - Doug Fullaway Doug Fullaway Real Estate Background: President of FourteenPlus Specializes in investing in and growing the senior living market He has been in the space since 2002 Author of Investing In Senior Living Based in Portland, OR Say hi to him at https://fourteenplus.com/
Best Ever Book: Management by Peter Drucker The market study company Doug mentions: Investment Revenue Realty
Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2018 • 26min
JF1448: From Single Family Flips To A 40 Unit Syndication with Justin Fraser
Justin has been an investor for 4 years, but only recently went away from flipping homes. He decided he wanted to move into large apartment communities, and did it! If you want to do the same thing, hear what he did to complete his first syndication, so that you can do the same! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Everyday there’s a challenge” - Justin Fraser Justin Fraser Real Estate Background: Real estate investor since 2014 In May of 2018 he closed his first apartment syndication, raising over $600k for the deal Based in Milltown, NJ Say hi to him at https://www.88realestatecapital.com/
Best Ever Book: The Due Diligence Handbook Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2018 • 27min
JF1447: What To Look For When Vetting A Potential Partner #SkillSetSunday with Danny Randazzo
Today we get to hear personal, real life stories from Danny’s own experiences with finding partners. As everyone knows, real estate success is definitely a team effort, and who you choose to partner with or team with can have a tremendous impact on your investing business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “As well as you know that person, their mindset may change when their money is actually in the deal” - Danny Randazzo Danny Randazzo Real Estate Background: Controls $6.5M of commercial, multifamily, and single family investment properties Multiple focuses like commercial offices, multifamily apartments, airbnb’s, short sales, and foreclosures Uses creative strategies like joint ventures, syndications, and partnerships to close deals Based in Charleston, SC Say hi to him at https://www.randazzocapital.com
Listen to his Best Ever Advice here: https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf961-house-hacking-bay-area-to-a-1mm-commercial-building/
Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2018 • 26min
JF1446: Conventional And Unconventional Ways Earn More Passive Income #SituationSaturday with David Moadel
David has been a market expert for years, nailing a ton of different key topics including precious metals and cryptocurrency. Today David is telling us about different ways to earn more passive income. We’ll hear some ideas that you’ve heard before, and more ideas that you probably have not. When you have a chance to learn from an expert like David, you listen up! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Other people will, and they’re willing to pay a premium” - David Moadel David Moadel Background: Part of PortfolioWealthGlobal.com Special Opportunity Research Team He has nailed a number of key topics in the precious metals, cryptocurrency and USD bear market arenas Has his own popular YouTube Channel called, Looking at the Markets with David Moadel Has the financial know-how and a passion for teaching that has boosted the bottom line of countless clients Say hi to him at: Home page with the newsletter: https://www.portfoliowealthglobal.com/
http://www.portfoliowealthglobal.com/mypicks/ https://www.portfoliowealthglobal.com/dividend/ https://www.portfoliowealthglobal.com/live/ Based in West Palm Beach, FL Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2018 • 43min
JF1445: Top 10 Tips for Underwriting a Value-Add Apartment Community Part 1 of 2 #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo
Joe and Theo are breaking down their best 10 tips for underwriting, starting with 5 in this episode, and followed by the other 5 in a couple weeks. I don’t think I need to explain how important underwriting is to multifamily deals, or any deal for that matter! So listen in as we hear from two of the best on what they do when they approach underwriting. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You don’t want to just look at the OM, take those numbers and plug them into your cash flow calculator” - Theo Hicks Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2018 • 15min
JF1444: Bring Your Real Estate Investments Alive! With Joe Fairless
Joe has another special segment for us today. He’s talking to us about how he keeps death reminders around to help him focus on what’s really important in life, and how that has helped his real estate investing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Remembering that you’re going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose” - Steve Jobs Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2018 • 30min
JF1443: Keeping Cash In The Business To Scale Faster with Ryan Scialabba
Ryan and his business partner have a successful flipping business which will net 1.8 - 1.9 million this year. With the large income, you would think they’re giving themselves large salaries. That couldn’t be further from the truth, Ryan and his partner only pay themselves $60k a year. Hear how they’ve grown to where they are and why they leave so much cash in the business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “At the end of the day, direct mail isn’t working as well as it did last year” - Ryan Scialabba Ryan Scialabba Real Estate Background: Started investing in real estate at 19 - currently 25 Met business partner in 2015, formed Urban Capital Group Had first seven figure year in 2017 Will buy and sell about 50 houses in 2018, netting over $2M Based in Pittsburgh, PA Say hi to him at: http://homebuyersofpittsburgh.com/
Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2018 • 19min
JF1442: Student Housing Has More Cash Flow Potential with Joe DiNardi
Joe was getting into student housing himself when he realized there was something missing. There was nowhere to shop through student housing listings. He created Dwel to address this problem. Now college kids will be able to easily find and scroll through apartment listings. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “The biggest issue with student housing is not having a co-signer” - Joe DiNardi Joe DiNardi Real Estate Background: CEO and Co-Founder of dwel.co, an online property management and listing platform designed specifically for the off-campus college housing niche Bought his first rental unit while in college and rented the extra beds out to his friends Created dwel.co to professionalize the off-campus housing market and bring it into the twenty-first century Say hi to him at https://www.dwel.co
Based in Jersey City, NJ Best Ever Book: The Snowball Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


