

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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Apr 26, 2018 • 21min
JF1331: Hear What This Lender Wants To See Before He’ll Lend To You with Bill Koder
Bill is a manager of COGO Capital, a private money company. If you’re in need of capital or maybe would just like another option for funding deals, you should listen to what Bill shares in this episode. We’ll hear how he’s able to be more creative than a lot of other lenders and banks. He also tells us what he needs to see from his borrowers before he’ll lend to them. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You have to know that you’re gonna make money at the end of the day or you’re not gonna be flipping for very long” - Bill Koder Bill Koder Real Estate Background: Manager at COGO Capital, a private money company November 2017 Bill took over his current position as the Branch Manager of COGO Capital Former Senior Loan Officer at COGO Capital by closing more than 350 loans to date Based in Coeur d'Alene, ID Say hi to him at https://cogocapital.com/lp/
Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2018 • 25min
JF1330: BRRRR 101: Real Life Example Of Scaling Using This Famous Method Of Investing with Joe Cornwell
Joe is a police officer in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. He’s also a very savvy investor and agent who has tackled three deals in his short time being an investor, with plans and goals to do more and more. Today Joe gives us details of his first BRRRR deal, a duplex that he renovated, rented, and refinanced. He was able to use that equity created and use it to buy a 6 unit, which is the beauty of doing BRRRR deals. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You can not learn this business until you actually jump in and do it” - Joe Cornwell Joe Cornwell Real Estate Background: Police officer for 6 years, currently at the City of Deer Park Realtor for 2 years, did a live in flip in 2012-2015, own two rentals 8 total units using the BRRRR method Plan to start own brokerage and property management company in next 8 years Wants to do 20 units in 8 years Based in Cincinnati, Ohio Say hi to him at jcornwell@realtyonestop.com Best Ever Book: Best Ever book series Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2018 • 28min
JF1329: Creating A Big Portfolio In One Zip Code & Selling To Large Investment Funds with Theo Jones
Theo got his start in real estate at the age of 22. Now, about 8 years later he has his main strategy in place and has executed on that strategy so far. Theo likes to build a larger portfolio in one zip code, and then sell to an investment fund. He’s already done this in Atlanta, with plans of doing it again and again. He also has some buy and holds and other strategies, as well as tips about what can go wrong with your partnerships and how to be proactive in keeping everyone in a partnership happy. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You just have to really figure out what works for you” - Theo Jones Theo Jones Real Estate Background: Managing member of UDI Group He is doing fix and flips, has a vacation rental he is building in US Virgin Islands and he does construction in Atlanta Acquired first investment property at the age of 22 Fully committed and engaged in real estate investing, residential construction, renovations Based in Atlanta, Georgia Say hi to him at info@theloniouscjones.com
Best Ever Book: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2018 • 15min
JF1328: How To Sell Your Property Quickly For A High Price #SkillSetSunday with Jayden Pudney
Today we have one of the youngest wholesalers actively closing deals in the country on the show. Jayden may be young but he has a ton of knowledge and experience already. A lot of what is covered today is focused on finding deals, finding buyers, and closing deals for wholesaling. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Take initiative and reach out to people that buy in the area” - Jayden Pudney Jayden Pudney Real Estate Background: Investor and Wholesaler Youngest wholesaler in Arizona as of now closing deals Began real estate at the end of 2015 & worked alongside Andrew LeBaron the beginning of 2016 Author of The $8,000 Phone Call, based on his real estate deals before even graduating high school Based in Phoenix, Arizona Say hi to him at 602.501.2523 LIsten to his Best Ever Advice Here: https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf641-how-one-of-the-youngest-guests-on-the-show-closed-his-first-deal-in-high-school/
Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2018 • 21min
JF1327: Focus On What You’re Good At For Increased Profits with Sam Craven
Sam realized that he needed to focus on his strengths to have the most success. Him and his partner switched to a wholesaling model, and are now looking to buy other wholesaling companies across the country. His ultimate goal is to be one of the largest privately held home buying companies in the country. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t be afraid to pivot when the numbers and realities are telling you something different” - Sam Craven Sam Craven Real Estate Background: - Co-Founder of Senna House Buyers -Took his company from $1.5 Million in sales to $10 Million in just 3 Years -50% wholesale and 50% rehab -String of big losses from 2016-2017 that added up to $767k in total losses -Based in Houston, Texas - Say hi to him at http://www.sennahousebuyers.com - Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2018 • 24min
JF1326: Why You Should Diversify And Invest In REITs with Lior Gantz
Lior started his entrepreneurial ventures early in life and had 25k by the age of 18. He started investing in business and stocks at 16, and has only expanded the assets he invests in. One of his favorite investing strategies is wholesaling vacant homes. Lior also loves REITs, and has great advice on what to look for in a REIT. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “REITs are companies trading on the stock market” - Lior Gantz Lior Gantz Real Estate Background: President of Wealth Research Group Over the past 16 years, Lior has built, run, and managed various exciting ventures across 2 continents. As a deep-value investor, Lior loves researching businesses that are off the radar and completely unknown to most financial publications Based in Costa Rica Say hi to him at http://www.wealthresearchgroup.com
Best Ever Book: Science of Getting Rich Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2018 • 39min
JF1325: Closing Your First Self Storage Deal At 22 Years Old with Allison Kirschbaum
Allison has always been an entrepreneur, with her first business being a pet sitter at 9 years old. After different entrepreneurial ventures, Allison had a desk job, was making great money but was not fulfilled. She went back to being an entrepreneur and got into real estate investing. She got her first private investor at age 22 who invested $100k in her very first self storage deal. Allison has a ton of information to share with us today about being an entrepreneur and self storage investing. From raising money to managing the assets, there is something for everyone in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “The people that tend to go against the grain in any industry, they tend to be the people that have expertise that nobody else knows” - Allison Kirschbaum Allison Kirschbaum Real Estate Background: CEO of Luo Media Group, providing targeted marketing services for real estate private equity funds Success Obsessive with 16 years of sales, marketing and business expertise Master of capital-raising for new investors and rapidly scaling RE businesses through effective systems Based in Denver, Colorado Say hi to her at www.allisonkirschbaum.com
Best Ever Book: Three Feet from Gold Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2018 • 25min
JF1324: Condo Investing Tips, Strategies, & Advice with Randy Ramadhin
Randy has made a lot of money with his condominium investing strategy. More importantly, he’s made his investors a lot of money as well. Joe always tells us to buy for cash flow NOT appreciation. Randy does the exact opposite and will even have negative cash flow until he sells and makes a huge chunk of money because of the appreciation that happened during the hold. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Invest for lifestyle and overall financial objectives to be achieved” - Randy Ramadhin Randy Ramadhin Real Estate Background: Top Real Estate Broker for 18yrs, a Mortgage Broker for 14yrs and recently a commercial property appraiser Published a book by Wiley Canada called "Investing in Condominiums: Strategies, Tips and Expert Advice." Grew up in triplex painting apartments/ meeting with tenants, at 10yrs old helped uncles deliver flyers to homes and apartments Based in Toronto, Canada Say hi to him at randyATcondoinvest.ca Best Ever Book: Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2018 • 32min
JF1323: Real Estate Financing For Out-Of-Country Investors with Rob Blum
Ron and his company help solve a big issue they noticed in the US, lending to foreigners. The only products they could find for foreign lending had incredibly high interest rates. They are seeing a lot of Canadian and Australian investors use their real estate financing programs. Along with their lending, Atlas is also a turnkey company that finds properties, provides lending, and manages the property for their investors. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If someone wants to talk to me, I want them to be able to pick up the phone and reach me” - Ron Blum Ron Blum Real Estate Background: Principal at Atlas Capital and Asset Management Involved in large scale home construction with the largest residential developer of custom (1mm+) homes in Western Canada Spent 8 years in constructing residential real estate during the 80s boom years of large scale production Consistently purchased and resold better than 1800 properties per calendar year in 2006, 2007, and 2008 Had 50+ active purchase offers in the 14 state rust belt region of the US on a daily basis Background in economics and finance as well as real estate and foreign lending Based in Sedalia, Missouri Say hi to him at www.atlascamgroup.com
Best Ever Book: War in Remembrance Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2018 • 31min
JF1322: How To Build A Fix & Flip Business vs. A Fix & Flip Hobby with Marty Boardman
Marty has been investing in real estate since 2002, mostly fixing and flipping. His company used to have other focuses, but with experience they found that if they focused on flipping, they could make more money. Hear why it’s beneficial to narrow down your strategy and focus and make that business ultra-efficient. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Every fix and flip business has four divisions” - Marty Boardman Marty Boardman Real Estate Background: - Real estate investor and instructor since 2002 - He fixes and flips houses in Arizona and Wisconsin with his business partner, Manny Romero - Published author and past contributor to BiggerPockets.com - Based in Gilbert, Arizona - Say hi to him at www.fixandfliphub.com - Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Join us and our online investor community: BestEverCommunity.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: Are you committed to transforming your life through real estate this year? If so, then go to CoachWithTrevor.com to apply for his coaching program. Trevor is my real estate, business, and life coach. I’ve been working with him for years. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


