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.Join the Best Ever CommunityThe Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow.Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com

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Mar 10, 2023 • 22min

JF3109: Sell Yourself, Sell the Deal ft. David Sanford

David Sanford is an active duty Army Recruiter and investor in multifamily and commercial real estate. In just a few years, he has grown his portfolio from nothing to owning 55 single family homes and about $2.6 million in commercial office space. In this episode, David talks about the power of using other people’s money to make investments, how he went about tackling his first commercial real estate deal, and lessons he’s learned about working with brokers and lenders. David Sanford | Real Estate Background Owner of HD Investment Properties LLC Portfolio: 55 SFH, $2.6M in CRE Based in: Richmond VA Say hi to him at: Instagram Best Ever Book: The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure Greatest Lesson: Get your name out there sooner, even if you’re just getting started. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2023 • 14min

JF3108: 4 Ways to Design the Optimal Lifestyle | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. One of the benefits of passive income is having the freedom to design your lifestyle. When all of your needs are met, your bills are paid, and you aren’t tied to the typical 9 to 5 grind, how do you want to live? In this episode, Travis discusses the four categories to consider when choosing the right lifestyle path for you. He also lays out the four steps to generating the passive income needed to get you there. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2023 • 32min

JF3107: 3 Rules of Industrial Real Estate ft. Joel Friedland

Joel Friedland, is the Principal at Brit Properties, an industrial real estate investing firm based in Chicago. In this episode, Joel discusses his strategy for identifying and purchasing properties, syndication in industrial real estate, why Chicago is the best industrial area in the country, and something called the “punch in the face theory.” Joel Friedland | Real Estate Background Principal at Brit Properties Portfolio: 15 industrial buildings with an aggregate value of ~$50 million Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: Brit Properties on YouTube LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, by Richard Carlson Greatest Lesson: Debt is dangerous. After struggling through the '08 recession, I changed my strategy to focus on all-cash deals. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023 • 32min

JF3106: Becoming the Sultan of Storage ft. Baird Kleinsmith

Baird Kleinsmith, also known on Twitter as the Sultan of Storage, is a full-time self-storage investor. He buys mismanaged properties, adds value through operational and marketing improvements, and reaps the rewards of increased cash flow. With his current portfolio of eight self-storage properties, Baird has achieved full financial freedom and is dedicated to not only growing his assets but also educating others on how to do the same. In this episode, Baird discusses what drew him to self-storage investing after a career in fintech, what he looks for in an investment property, how he adds value and scales his investments, and the stumbling blocks he’s encountered along the way. Baird Kleinsmith | Real Estate Background Full-time self-storage investor Portfolio 8 self-storage properties in Colorado and New Mexico Based in: Durango, CO Say hi to him at: Twitter sultanofstorage.com Best Ever Book: The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday Greatest Lesson: Finding work you enjoy doesn't require following your passion. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2023 • 19min

JF3105: Optimizing the 6-Step Leasing Process | Bonus Operations ft. Slocomb Reed

Bonus Operations is a series hosted by apartment owner/operator and Best Ever Show host, Slocomb Reed. In each five- to ten-minute episode, Slocomb provides his top takes for executing your business plan and maintaining cash flow. In this episode, Slocomb breaks down how he approaches each stage of his six-point leasing process, from listing tips to batching showings, and how he distributes responsibilities across his team. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2023 • 23min

JF3101: How to Get Started with Passive Income | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Every passive investor begins their journey from a different starting point. Some start with limited capital and very little education — these are the newbies who are true beginners. Others have a lot of capital because they’re a doctor or had a liquidity event, like the sale of a business or an inheritance, and want to make that money work for them. The third most common starting point is the investor who is pivoting from the buy-low, sell-high mindset and looking to build wealth through passive investing. In this episode, Travis discusses how to get started with passive investing, regardless of which of the three common situations you’re starting from. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2023 • 34min

JF3100: Carving Out the Mini-Multi Niche ft. Tom Higgins

Tom Higgins is a Managing Partner at Terra Capital, a real estate investment firm that rolls up mini-multis (2-15 units) through fund offerings into large, fully renovated, optimized cash-flowing portfolios of 100–200 units. He has leveraged his experience working at large institutional development companies to lead Terra's first-class operational and development professionals. In this episode, Tom discusses investing in mini-multis, including the benefits, the options it gives investors upon exit, and how to raise capital for mini-multi funds. Tom Higgins | Real Estate Background Managing partner at Terra Capital Portfolio: Mini-multis (2-15 units) in Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Indianapolis Based in: New York City Say hi to him at: usaterra.com LinkedIn Twitter Best Ever Book: Principles, by Ray Dalio Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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