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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May 31, 2022 • 29min
JF2828: How Her Covid Book Club Sparked CRE Success ft. Suzy Sevier
Suzy Sevier’s real estate journey began only two years ago at the onset of COVID-19. During the lockdown, she and her husband Michael decided to take the opportunity to educate themselves as much as possible and get into the business. Today, the England-based investors are focused on multifamily assets in Oklahoma. In this episode, Suzy discusses how the pandemic kickstarted her real estate journey, how she finds deals in the U.S. while living in England, and why having the right partner is the key to success. Suzy Sevier | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Adventurous Real Estate Investors, which focuses on value-add multifamily investments. Portfolio: GP of 388 units LP of three deals: short-term rental JV, one apartment complex, and ATMs Based in: Cambridge, England Say hi to her at: adventurousrei.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2022 • 27min
JF2827: How to Create Financial Independence from Real Estate | Round Table
In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss financial independence as it pertains to real estate. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 29, 2022 • 32min
JF2826: From a GPA of 1.53 to GP of 51 Units & 2 Hotels ft. Jiries Dawaher
Jiries Dawaher graduated high school in 2002 with a GPA of 1.53. He then served in the Army National Guard in Ohio as a helicopter and diesel mechanic for nine years, dabbling in network marketing on the side. After getting out of the military, he was bartending in Hilton Head, SC, when he got a call from a friend who was making money by wholesaling in Cincinnati — and the rest is history. In this episode, Jiries shares about using his wholesaling background to acquire multifamily properties, his top networking strategies, and how he ventured into the hotel business. Jiries Dawaher | Real Estate Background Owner of JDS Holdings IX LLC and Homes by CityScape, which buys and renovates homes from single-family to multifamily to rent. Portfolio: GP of 51 units and two hotels Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: Instagram Facebook Linkedin His book: Real Estate Investing 101: How You Can Go From Broke to 7 Figures in Five Simple Steps
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May 28, 2022 • 24min
JF2825: 12 Tips for Interviewing Podcast Guests | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel
In this episode, Ash shares his top 12 tips for interviewing podcast guests. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2022 • 30min
JF2824: Disrupting the Hospitality Industry ft. Robert Rivani
Robert Rivani, a self-described disrupter of real estate, is the president of the commercial real estate investment company, Black Lion. He focuses on distressed and affected markets he can improve through drastic remodeling and attracting new tenants with staying power. In this episode, Robert tells us about how Black Lion is disrupting the hospitality industry in Miami, his fundamental belief regarding debt, and why he thrives on volatility. Robert Rivani | Real Estate Background President of Black Lion, a commercial real estate investment company that specializes in hospitality-focused projects. Portfolio: GP of 13 properties including restaurants and retail Based in: Los Angeles, CA, and Miami, FL Say hi to him at: blacklion.inc rivani.com Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2022 • 16min
JF2823: How to Be Twice as Rich by Desiring Less | Actively Passive Investing Show ft. Travis Watts
In this episode of the Actively Passive Show, Travis discusses how it is possible to be twice as rich by desiring less, what that means, and how you can apply it to your own life and investing strategies. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2022 • 31min
JF2822: From the Market Crash to $350M AUM ft. Robert Ritzenthaler
Robert Ritzenthaler grew up around his father’s construction business before earning his finance degree, which kickstarted his career on Wall Street. After the market crash of 2000, however, Robert reconsidered his path and decided to join his friend’s growing real estate business. Today, he is CEO and founder of REM Capital, with $350M AUM across eight states and a total door count of over 3,400. In this episode, Robert discusses how the current interest rate climate is affecting his investing decisions, the advantages of bridge debt, and the hardest lesson he’s learned so far. Robert Ritzenthaler | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of REM Capital, a real estate investment company that focuses on value-add and new development opportunities in key markets within the U.S. Portfolio: $350M AUM across eight states with a total door count of over 3,400 Based in: Bradenton, FL Say hi to him at: remcapital.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Best Ever Book: Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022 • 26min
JF2821: Short-Term Rental Property + Wedding Venue = $300K Annual Revenue ft. Bailey Kramer
By age 19, Bailey Kramer already knew that he wanted to channel his entrepreneurial mindset into commercial real estate. That was only two years ago. Since then, he has been learning, networking, and doing deals. Today he is GP of 64 units and a short-term rental property that is commercially zoned and allows weddings. In this episode, he shares how he broke into real estate at such a young age, how he acquired such a unique property, and his approach to financing. Bailey Kramer | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of his eponymous company, Bailey Kramer, which focuses on long-term and short-term rentals. Portfolio: GP of 64 units and a short-term rental property that is commercially zoned and allows weddings. Bought his first investment when he was 20 years old. Based in: Orlando, FL Say hi to him at: baileykramer.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2022 • 31min
JF2820: How to Set Investing Goals | Round Table
In this episode of Round Table, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share how they discuss goals with new investors that come to them for advice. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2022 • 26min
JF2819 Why the Sky Is the Limit for Toronto Investors ft. Jas Takhar
Jas Takhar grew up in Rexdale, Toronto, where he sold everything from newspapers to shoes to cars. The next step in the evolution of his sales career, he realized, was commercial real estate. He became a real estate broker 17 years ago, and still maintains that role today while making his own investments. In this episode, Jas details his long-term hold investing strategy, his philosophy when it comes to timing the market, and what’s next for investors in the landlocked city of Toronto. Jas Takhar | Real Estate Background Co-founder of REC Canada. Portfolio: GP of 11 properties, including condos, apartments, duplexes, and a land deal. Recently invested in The Azur Resort in Florida. 17 years of real estate experience. Based in: Toronto, Canada Say hi to him at: jastakhar.ca Facebook Instagram YouTube Best Ever Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
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