

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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Feb 14, 2018 • 24min
JF1261: Playing Defense To Increase Your Net Worth with Tim Rhode
Tim helps people keep as much money as possible, paying attention to what is going out, what he calls “playing defense”. He is also an investor with a pretty extensive background. We’ll not only hear an amazing real estate investing story, but also receive advice on how to maximize our current assets. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “My two biggest mistakes are deals I didn’t do” - Tim Rhode Tim Rhode Real Estate Background: -Real Estate Investor and Life Coach at 1 Life Fully Lived -Founder of 1Life Fully Lived and the co-founder of Gobundance -Has sold real estate for approximately 18 years and sold over 2,500 homes in that period -Hosts conferences twice a year for those looking to up their game in real estate investing -Based in Portola, California -Say hi to him at http://www.1lifefullylived.org -Best Ever Book: Richest Man in Babylon Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2018 • 20min
JF1260: BiggerPockets Analyst Tells Us His Life-Hacking Story with Craig Curelop
Craig tells us about his lifestyle of financially maximizing his own duplex and car. We’ll hear the pros and cons of house hacking on an extreme level. His role at BiggerPockets is to keep track of all of the finances, but he is also an investor. An interesting story that surely has value for all different levels of investors. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable” - Craig Curelop Craig Curelop Background: -Financial Analyst at BiggerPockets full time -Real Estate Investor, known as "Life Hacker" - Realizing maximum efficiencies on investments -Closed on first property in June 2017, a duplex that he’s currently house hacking. -Purchased a duplex, rents out the top and AirBnb my bedroom -Would like to partner up with someone and purchase another multifamily property this year -Say hi to him at www.biggerpockets.com -Based in Denver, Colorado -Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2018 • 27min
JF1259: Putting Together A Financial Plan As A Real Estate Investor with Chad Shaw
Chad is here as a financial planner to very high net worth individuals, to tell us how to plan our financial future. As real estate investors our path can be different than a W2 worker. Chad has helped a lot of investors make financial plans so have pen and paper ready for this one! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Be growth oriented with a focus of income” - Chad Shaw Chad Shaw Background: -Founding partner of MST Financial Wealth Management and Insurance Services -Qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table, the premier association of financial professionals -An investment advisor and broker, working closely with real estate investors -His team of five financial advisor partners offer high quality investment, tax, insurance & wealth management advice -Say hi to him at http://chadshaw.nm.com/ -Based in Orange County, California -Best Ever Book: Principles by Ray Dalio Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2018 • 26min
JF1258:Epic Evening Ritual To Help Us Succeed At A Higher Level #SkillSetSunday with James Colburn
James is here to tell us about an evening ritual he uses and writes about in his best selling book. He is also a real estate investor and has advice for investors as well. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “This is for anyone who wants more success” - James Colburn James Colburn Background: -Worked for more than two decades in executive and entrepreneurial roles in marketing, real estate, and consulting. -Best selling Author of RESUCCEED revealing the 5-Minute Epic Evening Ritual, tips and tricks of top performers -Speaks on finding fulfillment and success in real estate with the help of James Colburn's Epic Evening Ritual -Known for his real estate team building activities and his epic 5 minute rule -Say hi to him at http://www.jamescolburn.net/ -Based in Seattle, Washington Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2018 • 27min
JF1257: How To Approach Partnerships & What To Look For #SituationSaturday with Mark Kenney
Mark started investing in real estate at the age of 22. Now with over 2300 units and plenty of partnerships had, he can tell us a thing or two about good and bad partnerships. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “We found out fairly quickly that he was doing some things he shouldn’t be doing” - Mark Kenney Mark Kenney Real Estate Background: -Seasoned real estate investor, published author and founder of Think Multifamily -Over 20 years experience and has extensive experience in property valuation, acquisition, and operations -Has a passion to help others succeed in the multifamily arena and is invested in 2100 units -Mark also is a CPA -Say hi to him at http://thinkmultifamily.com/ -Based in Dallas, Texas Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2018 • 35min
JF1256: How to Structure an Apartment Syndication Partnership #FollowAlongFriday
Today we have a listener question on how to structure your partnership. Joe gives extensive tips and insights into real life practices that he uses in his business, as well as other methods that may be better for you. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If a door opens itself up, and you get to walk through there, take that chance” Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2018 • 40min
JF1255: Started In The Stock Market At 7 Years Old - Has Now Completed over $5 Billion In Real Estate Projects with Ian Formigle
As the title says, Ian started investing at 7 years old in the stock market. Now He oversees Investments for the funding platform CrowdStreet. Now with over $5 billion of value in projects completed, Ian is here today to tell us some higher level investing strategies and things to look out for. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “The deal looks good, now let’s go through terms of the deal” - Ian Formigle Ian Formigle Real Estate Background: -Vice President of Investments at CrowdStreet -Commercial real estate professional and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in real estate -His experience includes private equity, startups and equity options trading -At CrowdStreet, he oversees the Marketplace, an online commercial real estate investment platform -He has has completed over 160 offerings totaling over $5 billion in project value -Say hi to him at https://www.crowdstreet.com/ -Based in Portland, Oregon -Best Ever Book: Mystery of Capital Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2018 • 29min
JF1254: From Losing Money On The First Deal To Paying Cash For New Investments with JD Martin
JD and his wife thought the best thing to do with their first deal was new construction. They didn’t make money on that deal, actually they lost some. They sat out for a little while before getting back into real estate. Now JD has a full time job and multiple part time jobs, along with having a portfolio of 12 properties he rents out. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If the most you can pay is $75k and they come back at $76k, you gotta walk” - JD Martin JD Martin Real Estate Background: - Real estate investor and Owner of Biz Brainstormers, a real estate business, and personal consulting - Executive director of a utility system and adjunct professor for two major universities - US Navy Gulf War I veteran and holds a doctorate degree in public administration - Based in Johnson City, Tennessee - Say hi to him at: http://www.bizbrainstormers.net/ - Best Ever Book: Your Money or Your Life Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2018 • 30min
JF1253: Learn How To Deal With Contractors & Save Money with Ryan Garcilazo
Ryan is a contractor and investor who specializes in training investors how to deal with contractors. This is huge as investors, especially flippers. With proper construction knowledge you’ll be able to save money on bids, as well as keeping yourself from being taken advantage of. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “The #1 mistake is investors have expectations of a rehab” - Ryan Garcilazo Ryan Garcilazo Real Estate Background: -Owner of the Gacilazo group, who train investors, newbies, contractors and wholesalers how to rehab -They buys, renovate, and turn—either renting or selling—an average of about 16 properties a month -Has flipped nearly 600 homes and worked with nearly 1,000 investors -Won top 550 contractor awards the past fours years. Earned a spot on on the INC 5000 list -Say hi to him at https://www.thegarcilazogroup.com/ -Based in Chicago, Illinois -Best Ever Book Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2018 • 36min
JF1252: Leveraging A Partnership For 80+ Cash Flowing Properties with Jeff Schechter & Jack Gibson
Jack and Jeff are able to run a more efficient business by leveraging each others’ strengths. With over 80 properties that all cash flow really well, safe to say this has been a lucrative partnership. They’ll tell us a lot of details about their business that can help all of us learn how a larger scale real estate business runs. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “We monitor everything that they’re doing” - Jeff Schechter & Jack Gibson Jeff Schechter & Jack Gibson Backgrounds: -Co-founders of High Return Real Estate -Have over 80+ turnkey properties that are producing outstanding monthly cash flow returns. -Each the processes of high return investments that you can’t secure through traditional sources -Jack ran a successful multi-million dollar company before he was old enough to rent a car. -Say hi to them at https://highreturnrealestate.com -Based in Indianapolis, Indiana -Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors:Are you looking for a way to increase your overall profits by reducing your loan payments to the bank?Patch of Land offers a fix-and-flip loan program that ONLY charges interest on the funds that have been disbursed, which can result in thousands of dollars in savings.Before securing financing for your next fix-and-flip project, Best Ever Listeners you must download your free white paper at patchofland.com/joefairless to find out how Patch of Land’s fix and flip program can positively impact your investment strategy and save you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


