

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 18, 2017 • 33min
JF1081: Apartment Syndication: Picking a Market, Finding Deals, and Structuring Partnerships #FollowAlongFriday
Time to get an update on Joe and Theo’s dealings. A LOT of listener questions answered on this episode. Very good insights on how to find off market deals! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: The fundamentals are there for DFW Links discussed in this episode: http://bit.ly/findoffmarketcommercialrealestate http://bit.ly/findmultifamilydealswithoutbrokers http://bit.ly/directmailcoldcalling http://bit.ly/leveragebrokers http://bit.ly/dealsfrombrokerswhatquestionstoask http://bit.ly/finddealsinahotmarket http://joefairless.com/.../jf930-recession-proof-why-you.../ 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 17, 2017 • 24min
JF1080: After a “Guru” Class, he Applied the Teachings and Earned $10,000 in 30 days! With Brian Trippe
If you’ve been skeptical of going to the classes that charge a couple hundred for a weekend of education, listen up! Brian went to one of those classes, and it paid off big time! Now he’s closing in on owning 80 cash flowing doors and teaching others to do the same. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: I don’t want to compete with anybody, I want to collaborate. Brian Trippe Real Estate Background: President of Alabama Real Estate Investor Association, and a local coach/mentor Holds over 70 rentals, tax liens/deeds, buys and sells notes, sells homes with owner financing, and has a mobile home park Full-time real estate professional since 2012 and his main focus is wholesaling Based in Birmingham, Alabama Say hi to him at Best Ever Book: Cash Flow Quadrant 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 16, 2017 • 27min
JF1079: Thoroughly Evaluating Multi Family Buildings and Areas Before you Buy with Omar Ruiz
Omar has years of experience buying multi family properties. How he spends time learning a new market and neighborhood surrounding a potential property is genius. Something as simple as eating at a restaurant and talking with the locals about what is going on in the area, can pay huge dividends in the long run. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Get really, really good at analyzing profit and loss statements. Omar Ruiz Real Estate Background: Co-founder of LeRu Investments LLC, a private for profit real estate Investment Company Co -founder LeRu Management Services, the property management division Been in private practice for more than 10 years and is a real estate investor, property/asset manager LeRu Investments LLC currently manages 92 individual units located in California and Texas Based in Orange County, California Say hi to him at http://leruinvestments.com/
Best Ever Book: The ABCs of Real Estate Investing Click here for a summary of Omar's Best Ever Advice: 3 Techniques to Evaluate an Out-of-State Real Estate Market 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 14, 2017 • 26min
JF1078: Focusing on Not Losing Money with Business Consultant D. Anthony Miles
Sometimes it’s best to have someone in your corner advising you on investing decisions. A consultant like D. Anthony Miles is here for exactly that reason. As he says, the most important thing is not losing money vs. how much you make on one deal. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Rule #1, never lose money, Rule #2, never forget rule #1. Anthony Miles Background: CEO and Founder at Miles Development Industries Corporation©, a consulting practice and venture capital acquisition firm Host and executive producer of Game On Business Talk® Radio Show He has over 20 years in the retail industry, banking and financial services industry Award-winning researcher, professor, statistician, legal expert witness, and best-selling author Featured on nationally syndicated media such as: Forbes, NBC News, Fox News, CBS News and others. Based in San Antonio, Texas Say hi to him at http://mdicorpventures.com/
Best Ever Book: The Cashflow Quadrant 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 14, 2017 • 28min
JF1077: Need Help Finding and Managing Deals? Steve Earl Can Help
He began his investing career buying properties for himself. When he started finding more deals than he could buy, it was time to help other people with their investing. His company still uses this model, as well as managing the properties after the purchase. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Relationships are the key Steve Earl Real Estate Background: CEO at Done For You Real Estate USA, a full service real estate team His company has delivered 3,000+ properties, 2,200 currently under mngmt, clients in 40+ states Served the Boy Scouts of America for 20 years+ Been married to his sweetheart 26+ years, 4 kids, 2 grandsons Based in Orem, Utah Say hi to him at http://doneforyouproperties.com/
Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich 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 13, 2017 • 26min
JF1076: Using Your Smartphone to Make Professional Quality Photos and Videos of Your Properties #SkillSetSunday with Tabitha Carro
We all love to see great photos or videos before we go to a property. Wouldn’t it be nice if you knew how to take professional quality content with just your phone? Tabitha is here to help us with that! She has so many great tips and tricks to make great photos and videos with only your phone and a few apps. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: If you’re brave, start trying Facebook live Tabitha Carro Background: Full-time certified teacher & Owner of Smartphone Marketing School Her company is a a curriculum design business, blog and membership site Created two online schools and over 20 online courses that are enjoyed by students from all over the world Say hi to her at http://tabithacarro.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

Aug 11, 2017 • 26min
JF1075: How to Reach Financial Freedom in 7 Years with Austin Fruechting
Like many other real estate investors, Austing was bit by the bug after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. He got started and never looked back. Now Austin owns enough property to live off of the income the produce! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: You should always let the numbers make the decision Austin Fruechting Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor First real estate investment was in 2010 (age 25) and now am financially free at age 32 Have everything from single family to two 12-unit buildings, 107 rental units across 49 properties Have some cash investors for bigger portfolios, my ownership equals 70 units 32 more units under contract right now Based in Kansas City, Missouri Say hi to him at www.goodlifeinten.com
Best Ever Book: Thinking Fast and Slow 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 11, 2017 • 35min
JF1074: Ways to Increase Profits on Small Multi Family Properties #FollowAlongFriday
Time for the weekly update! Not much news from Joe. Theo has a lot of updates for his 4- plexes, including how he dealt with a disgruntled tenant that had vehicle damage. Joe answers a question about what to do with parking in a multi family community. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Regardless of how you word it, it’s gonna get misinterpreted. 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 10, 2017 • 29min
JF1073: Selling a business for $360,000,000, Buying Production Companies, & Branching Into Flipping Houses, with Brent Montgomery
Wow! Talk about an American success story! He started with getting in trouble for selling baseball cards in school, to selling a company for $360,000,000! As a true entrepreneur, Brent has learned SO much that he is nice enough to share with us today on the Best Ever Show. Learn what it takes to get to the top by listening to what Brent has to say. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: Before you go and quit your W2 day job, do enough of this to realize whether it is your passion Brent Montgomery Background: - CEO of ITV America - Largest independent producer of non-scripted content in the US - Began his career in tv with stints on series as The Bachelor, Wife Swap, Blind Date - ITV America produces more than 800 hours of content and 100 programs - Sold 80% of Leftfield Entertainment in ’14 for $360 million - Inducted into Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame - Based in Connecticut - Favorite 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 9, 2017 • 40min
JF1072: Overcoming Bullying, Major Injuries, and how to Conquer ANYTHING That Gets in Your Way - With Former WNBA Superstar Tamika Catchings
She’s a leader among leaders - as president of the WNBA Players Association she honed her leadership skills and now uses those skills in her life outside of basketball. From being a role model for the kids, to owning a tea shop, Tamika was kind enough to share her amazing story with us on the Best Ever Show, and all listeners can learn from what she has to say. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: That’s just me, I’m over the top. Tamika Catchings Background: - One of the top players in WNBA history, professional career 16 seasons with Indiana Fever - Ten-time WNBA All-Star, five-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, seven-time All-WNBA First Team selection and has four Olympic gold medals with Team USA - In 2004, created the Catch the Stars Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides fitness, literacy and mentoring programs for youth. - First recipient of ESPN’s Humanitarian Award in 2015 - 2016 released her autobiography, "Catch A Star," which is a New York Times best seller. - 2017 announces she is a game analyst for Women's Basketball Games on SEC Network. - Purchased tea shop, Tea's Me Cafe from the previous owners of Indianapolis that she had been frequenting while playing for the Indiana Fever. - April 2017 named the Director of Player Programs and Franchise Development for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. - Say hi to her at https://tamikacatchings.com/ - Based in Indianapolis, Indiana 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


