

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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Sep 17, 2017 • 26min
JF1111: Can Real Estate Be An Unnecessary Distraction For Some People? With Noah Kagan
Noah was one of the early guys with Facebook. He’s created multiple multi-million dollar businesses. Buying real estate never made much sense to him because his time was best spent on his businesses, where he was making a lot of money. After 10 years of looking, he did finally buy some properties. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: A dentist didn't get rich being a dentist, he got rich owning the building that the practice was in Noah Kagan Background: Founder product marketing platform, SumoMe & AppSumo.com (daily deals for entrepreneurs) Host of popular business podcast, Noah Kagan Presents
Created four multi-million dollar businesses Based in Austin, Texas Say hi to him at www.okdork.com/podcast
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Sep 16, 2017 • 21min
JF1110: Doing Your Due Diligence on Your Lender #SituationSaturday with Abhi Golhar
It was his first new development deal and he used a new lender for the deal. With permits taking waaay longer than they should, the new lender started getting nervous and threatened to call the loan. Hear how Abhi dealt with this sticky situation. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Numbers are everything Abhi Golhar Real Estate Background: Managing Partner of Summit & Crowne, a real estate investment firm in Atlanta. Host of Real Estate Deal Talk an independent source of original podcasts, videos, & articles Full-time investor in real estate & contribute to Forbes & Inc. Uses a “value-added” approach to identify single family flip, buy-hold, and multi-family opportunities. Based in Atlanta, Georgia Say hi to him at http://realestatedealtalk.com/ Say hi to him at https://www.abhigolhar.com/
Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2017 • 30min
JF1109: Hall of Fame Running Back Franco Harris’ First Love Was Not Football
As he says, his first love was business. He always loved business, and since his football career ended he has been heavily building and buying businesses. Hear how he has been able to be successful in all his different businesses. A lot of great insights in this episode for entrepreneurs of all sorts! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Silver can transform a product Franco Harris Background: - NFL Hall-of-Famer, playing for the Steelers and Seahawks, known for completing the Immaculate Reception, one of the most famous plays in the history of American Football. - Franco is the co-founder of SilverSport®, a company using nano-silver technology to naturally eliminate odor-causing bacteria in fitness clothing & accessories without the use of harsh chemicals. - SilverSport has expanded into the outdoors industry, with the release of their new line: SilverSport Outdoors with Mossy Oak Camo. - Named Inc. Magazine’s “Next Big Idea,” and one of Entrepreneur’s “Strokes of Genius,” - SilverSport® has been featured in over 30 media outlets including TheDoctors, Fox and Friends, New York 1 TV, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine - Products are available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sport’s Authority, select Modell’s Sporting Goods, and online. - Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Say hi to him at: www.silversport.com Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2017 • 25min
JF1108: How to do Over $200,000,000 in Transactions in a Year as a Brokerage with Anthony Marguleas
As one of the top 60 agents in the country and over 24 years of experience, Anthony has a ton of real life education to share with us. Some of his insights that he gives us are extremely valuable, and I highly recommend you are ready to take notes on this one! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Being very conservative and not leveraging yourself too much Anthony Marguleas Real Estate Background: Founded Amalfi Estates, a philanthropic residential real estate firm 24 years ago Donates 10% of the commission to charity, having given $464,000 since 2014 Personally sold close to $1 Billion in properties Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top 60 agents in the country out of one million agents. Based in Los Angeles, California Say hi to him at amalfiestates.com
Best Ever Book: Blue Ocean Strategy Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2017 • 23min
JF1107: How a Good Agent can Help you Find Deals with Jennifer Spencer
Her intro to real estate came when the family farm was being used for a new interstate. Rather than pay capital gains tax, she suggested that her grandparents use a 1031 exchange to buy investment properties. Shortly after, she went and got her license, and was buying investments for herself. Now she helps other investors find properties and has good tips for investors looking to find value in this low inventory market. Best Ever Tweet: Right now the biggest challenge for investors is the low inventory. Jennifer Spencer Real Estate Background: Owner and Broker of Spencer Properties Began career in real estate as an investor buying and managing her own rental properties in 1997 After five years, she left her corporate job in commercial insurance and became a full time Realtor Based in Raleigh, North Carolina Say hi to her at http://spencerprop.com/ or 919.602.7411 Best Ever Book:Millionaire Real Estate Agent Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2017 • 28min
JF1106: How to Find Owner Financing Deals with Daniel Ameduri
When properties have issues that everyone else is scared of, it’s time to look deeper. Specifically dealing with foundation issues in this episode - Daniel has found a niche. When a property has a foundation issue, he has no competition, and can usually buy those properties by simply taking over the payments for the distressed seller. These are creative ways to buy when all other options won’t work - and anyone can apply! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Buy when everybody else doesn’t want to buy Daniel Ameduri Real Estate Background: Co-Founder of the Future Money Trends Letter, FMT Advisory, and the Wealth Research Group Over 40 transactions owns 15 rental units, 7 homes, 2 duplexes, 1 four plex Investor in private commercial REIT and involved in over 200 first trust deeds, he is partial owner/investor In ‘07 forecasting market and mortgage collapse, he started his own YouTube channel, VisionVictory, which has received 10 million video views During ‘08 mortgage crisis, helped people buy Put Options on Countrywide Mortgage (saw gain of 1,400%) Been featured in Wall Street Journal, ABCWorldNews, and RTTV, with platform is over 200,000 subscribers Based in Austin, Texas Say hi to him at www.futuremoneytrends.com Best Ever Book: Laws of Success by Napoleon Hill Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2017 • 22min
JF1105: Using a Conference to Jump Start His Investing Career with Chris Salazar
As a 20 year old college student, Chris did his first wholesale deal and made $7,000. For the rest of college, real estate was his hobby. After attending a Sean Terry conference, he was inspired to start taking real estate seriously and has already been successful. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Set goals and take action Chris Salazar Real Estate Background: Founder of Arsenal Properties, a real estate investment firm Done over 50 single family deals and is now looking to transition into multifamily Has grown Arsenal to $4.7M in assets under management in under 6 months In the process of repositioning a 24-unit apartment building, and publishes content on real estate Graduated college last year Based in Chicago, Illinois Say hi to him at https://www.arsenalpropertiesllc.com/ Best Ever Book: Tools of Titans Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2017 • 25min
JF1104: How to Start a Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform #SkillSetSunday with Amy Wan
Amy is one of the best real estate, crowdfunding, and syndication lawyers there is. Today she is here to explain different crowdfunding platform types, and how you can start one. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Don’t go out and hire a developer or a team of developer Amy Wan Background: Founder & CEO of Bootstrap Legal and former partner at Crowdfunding Lawyers In 2014, named one of 10 women to watch in the legal tech by the American Bar Association Journal Formerly was General Counsel at Patch of Land, advised the company on its $23.6M Series A funding round Holds an LL.M. in Public International Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science Based in Los Angeles, California Say hi to her at www.bootstraplegal.com
Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2017 • 22min
JF1103: Using Your Money Wisely and Staying Ahead of the Curve #SituationSaturday with Sarah Davis
Sarah’s first company was when she was in high school, picking lice out of people's heads, for $10 a head! Who would have thought? Now she sells used designer handbags online and has been making money from the start. Hear about the specific situation that she is here to share with us today. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: In the early days, it was just me Sarah Davis Background: Owner of FASHIONPHILE, the largest and oldest handbag reseller online Featured on Good Morning America, Good Day LA, and Forbes On track to sell over $60 million this year and have always been profitable Their app that helps you earn cash for your luxury bags Based in San Diego, California Say hi to her at http://www.fashionphile.com
Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 2017 • 46min
JF1102: When You Feel Like You’ve Lost it All, or Have Lost it all, You’re Not Alone - with Former NFL Running Back Terrell Fletcher
When he was done playing football, Terrell had to figure out who he was. It took him about 5 years to learn what he was all about. When Terrell lost everything around the 2008 market crash, somehow he found himself and his purpose. It is impossible to not be inspired after hearing him speak! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: I want to motivate, educate, entertain, and inspire every person that I meet. Terrell Fletcher Background: - Former American football running back in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers. - With the Chargers he rushed for 1,871 yards and gained 1,943 yards receiving - He currently serves as the Chaplain for the Charger organization. - As of March 2012, he is the Senior Pastor of the City of Hope International Church in San Diego, California. - He shares a message of transformation and action, motivating audiences of all ages to live to their full potential and realize their dreams. - Just released newest book, The Book of You, where he shares his transformation from nearly losing everything to discovering his purpose. https://www.amazon.com/Book-You-Discover-Transform-Future/dp/1531835112 - Based in San Diego, California - Say hi to him at http://terrellfletcher.com/ Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Fund That Flip provides short-term fix and flip loans to experienced investors. If you're looking for a reliable funding partner, their online platform makes the entire process super easy, and they can get you funded in as few as 7 days. They've also partnered with best-selling author, J Scott to provide Bestever listeners a free chapter from his new book on negotiating real estate. If you'd like to improve your bestever negotiating skills, visit www.fundthatflip.com/bestever to download your free negotiating guide today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


