

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 7, 2017 • 21min
JF1101: How Strategically Partnering can Land you More Deals - with Matt Martyn
From a film and digital company, to a property management company, Matt is cofounder in both. Definitely a strange combination of companie, but it works for him and his partners. They found a deal because of a partner’s aunt was a broker who heard of the deal from another broker, proof that sometimes your network is more important than anything else! Best Ever Tweet: If you see a deal, jump on it! Matt Martyn Background: Co-owner of Cobertyn, a real estate management company for commercial buildings, single-family units, and apartments buildings. Co-owner of Ahptic, a Film and Digital Company Worked with Oscar winner Carl Kress and celebrities including Nelly Furtado and Miley Cyrus Based in Lansing, Michigan Say hi to him at http://www.cobertyn.com/
Best Ever Book: Crime & Punishment 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 6, 2017 • 26min
JF1100: Flipping for 3 Years, Before Going Bigger With Syndications with Pete Halm
Pete and his wife were house flippers in LA from 2011 to 2014. One day, they decided they wanted to do more bigger deals. When they met a mobile home park investor, they partnered together to syndicate their first mobile home park! Pete has tons of great advice for every level of investor. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Finding out who your tenants are is probably the biggest thing. Pete Halm Real Estate Background: Partner at Vineyard Investment Partners He founded The Deal Hunta and started flipping houses in LA Keen eye for value-add opportunities and is dedicated to optimizing investor returns Degree in City Planning from the University of N.S.W. Sydney, Australia Based in Los Angeles, California Say hi to him at http://www.vip-assets.com/
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad 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 5, 2017 • 39min
JF1099: Using Basketball Lessons From Coaches like Rick Pitino to be Successful After Basketball - with Former UK Great Tony Delk
Basketball great Tony Delk stopped by to tell us about lessons learned in the NBA and at UK. From choosing friends, vetting investments, importance of having a strong support system and family, and more best ever advice. Tune in to hear how he was able to get through his worst year ever, and coming out better on the other side. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: It’s always difficult Tony Delk Background: - Former 10-year NBA veteran and University of Kentucky All-American - Former college assistant coach, most recently for the New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball team. - ESPN/SEC Network College Basketball Analyst since 2014 - Team leader of the 1996 University of Kentucky Wildcats team that won 1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Game. - After college, he played for seven NBA teams over ten seasons. - President of the Taylor Delk Sickle Cell Foundation, which is named after his daughter, who has sickle-cell disease. - Delk’s “00” Kentucky jersey was retired in Rupp Arena on Feb. 20, 2015. Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2017 • 23min
JF1098: Break Into Investing by House Hacking Your First Investment with Ben Staples
Ben wanted to get into real estate investing, and decided that house hacking a three family. He bought it off the MLS, and wrote a letter to the seller in an attempt to persuade them to choose his offer. Well it worked and now he is successfully house hacking and looking to do more investing in the future. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: I’ve heard some horror stories Ben Staples Real Estate Background: Real Estate Investor 26 years old and bought my first property when I was 25 Used owner-occupied financing through state program to purchase first 3-plex for $480,000 Have had countless learnings ever since purchasing his first 3-plex Based in Boston, Massachusetts Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2017 • 18min
JF1097: Juggling Parenthood With Their Small Business #SkillSetSunday with Candice Romo & Hollie Siglin
Together they founded a business based on family-friendly essential oils and sprays. From helping with diaper rash to head lice sprays, they have it all! They are here today to tell us about how they are able to juggle being parents and run their business. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: We really can’t do it all Candice Romo & Hollie Siglin Background: Co-Founders of Hawk + Sloane, a line of family-friendly essential oil sprays, to give busy parents everywhere a helping hand Hawk + Sloane named after Candice's first born son Hawkins and Hollie's second born daughter Sloane Working on growing business through online media, influencer support, and retail presence (just did a stint in Dallas Market where wholesalers placed over 60 orders to get H+S in stores across the southeast; headed to Atlanta Market in a few months) Line of sprays essential to facing various parenting challenges - diaper rash (Soothie Spray), potty mouth (Sassy Spray), bedtime blues (Sleepy Spray), monsters under the bed (Scary Spray), stinky diapers (Stinky Spray), and headlice prevention (Lice Spray) Based in Dallas, Texas Say hi to them at https://www.hawkandsloane.com/
Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2017 • 26min
JF1096: Working Full Time While Investing on the Side with Brad Tacia
Brad works 40-50 hours a week at his job, but owns a 110 units of multifamily, 2 single family houses, and has a 50 unit syndication under contact. A lot of investors start with full time jobs, while trying to invest on the side. Brad has been pretty successful with this model, so listen to what he has to say! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: This 50 unit is our first real syndication Brad Tacia Background: Real Estate Investor Began investing in 2011, going full time investing in 2015 Replaced his full time income in 2 years after switching to multifamily investing First multifamily property was 12-unit in 2015, with his largest being 63-unit in September 2016 5 years ago was working 70 hour weeks as an engineer Based in Detroit, Michigan Say hi to him at bradtacia@gmail.com Best Ever Book: Millionaire Real EState Investor Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2017 • 33min
JF1095: How to Approach Investor Communication During a Crisis (like Hurricane Harvey) #FollowAlongFriday
It's time for another Follow Along Friday with Joe and Theo. They get to answer some listener questions today and update us on their investing. A big part of today is dedicated to the crisis in Houston and a way we can all help. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: We all decide how we give, and which way we want to give Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2017 • 23min
JF1094: Flipping Houses, Developing, Buy and Hold, Syndicating, How to be Successful in Multiple Areas with Monick Halm
Monick and her husband Pete, have successfully partnered together in their real estate business. They tackle all avenues of investing and do it successfully. Rarely do we get to talk from someone who does it all successfully, lots of lessons from Monick today! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: If you have a weak team member, you’re gonna have weak results Monick Halm Real Estate Background: Founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses, an online community for women investors Real estate investor, developer and syndicator Over 12 years of experience in single family, multi-family, and RV/mobile home parks Author of The Real Estate Investor Goddess Handbook
Prior to real estate she practiced corporate litigation for 9 years at top law firms in Los Angeles Based in Los Angeles, California Say hi to her at http://realestateinvestorgoddesses.com/
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2017 • 28min
JF1093: Raising Over $30,000,000 for Syndications in 7 Years! with Dave Zook
From apartment syndications to a development in Belize, Dave raises money for it all. He grew up watching his dad invest in real estate, and thought he wanted nothing to do with it. When he was exposed to some Robert Kiyosaki, everything changed. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: It was about getting around the right people Dave Zook Real Estate Background: Founder & CEO at The Real Asset Investors & Owner at Horizon Structures - The Real Asset Investors Active Multi Family Real Estate Investor and Resort Community Development Closed on over 2,800 units since 2010 and raised over $30,000,000 Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Say hi to him at http://therealassetinvestor.com/
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2017 • 29min
JF1092: How to Increase Value in Multifamily Buildings with Brian Hamrick
With over 15 years of experience, Brian has done a little bit of everything. With a strong focus on multifamily, he has many great tips for increasing value in his buildings, and attracting better tenants. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: It’s one of the best bargains in Grand Rapids Brian Hamrick Real Estate Background: Owner of Hamrick Investment Group Hosts the "Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast" Sold over $16 million in single-family, multifamily, and apartment real estate Syndicated three large apartment deals raising over $6 million from private investors Fifteen years of experience investing in single family, multifamily & apartment real estate. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan Say hi to him at http://www.higinvestor.com/
Best Ever Book: 48 Laws of Power Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to mylandlordhelper.com/joe to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


