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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Feb 24, 2022 • 13min
JF2732: Understanding The Time Value of Money | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts
You’re offered a deal that will double your investment. Sounds good, right? But there’s a drastic difference between having your money doubled in three years versus 15 years. Today, Travis Watts shares the time value of money and how to calculate if the returns on a deal will fit in with your desired timeline. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF1957: Save Time & Make Money By (Smartly) Putting Your Money To Work with Dan Kryzanowski Check out more episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here! Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2022 • 32min
JF2731: One Simple Strategy for Sourcing Off-Market Multifamily Deals ft. Akam Ahmedi
How do you pursue sellers who are on the fence about selling their property? Akam Ahmedi, co-founder of Invest Capital, shares his successful follow-up strategy that has helped him close on three multifamily properties, one of which took two years to close. Akam divulges how he found these off-market deals, along with the details of these properties. Akam Ahmedi | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Invest Capital, which specializes in acquiring off-market opportunities by going direct to seller and buying properties at highly favorable prices and terms. They value-add Class A and B areas, aim to refinance within two to three years, and give their investors their original principal back. Portfolio: GP of 240 units; $30M in AUM. Five years of real estate experience — entered multifamily one year ago. Based in: Washington, D.C. Say hi to him at: www.investapts.com | Socials: https://shor.by/xiOM
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Feb 22, 2022 • 28min
JF2730: Increase Your Community Impact with Multifamily Using These 3 Steps ft. Marcus Long
After spending 15 years focused on single-family properties, Marcus Long took the leap to enter multifamily as a passive investor. Fast forward, and he now is General Partner of 183 units and Limited Partner of 215 units. In this episode, Marcus shares the challenges he faced when transitioning from single-family to multifamily and how he achieved his success. Marcus Long | Real Estate Background Founder of Long Legacy Capital. He primarily focuses on 100+ unit Class B/C value-add properties with project scopes that allow for cash flow to commence in the first year and currently plan for 3-7 year hold periods. Portfolio: GP of 100-unit in Pryor, OK; 75-unit in College Station, TX; and an 8-unit (short term rental conversion) in Arlington, TX. LP of 24-unit mobile home park in Canon City, CO; 103-unit in Mobile, AL; and 88-unit in Tulsa, OK. Based in: Cheltenham, England Say hi to him at: www.alonglegacy.com | IG: @alonglegacyrei Best Ever Book: The Hands-Off Investor by Brian Burke
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Feb 21, 2022 • 32min
JF2729: 2 Effective Ways to Work with Lenders During a Recession ft. Glenn Kukla
Real estate developer Glenn Kukla had closed one of his biggest deals when the 2008 recession hit. Unable to pay his mortgage, Glenn worked out a strategy to help stay afloat and survive the economic downturn. In this episode, Glenn shares his tips for working with lenders during a recession. Glenn Kukla | Real Estate Background CEO of Kukla Capital Partners, a real estate development company and investment fund. Portfolio: $4M in net value. Over $50M in real estate projects he has developed and/or financed. Grown and privately held his investment fund over 40% annually since 2009. Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: LinkedIn
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Feb 20, 2022 • 27min
JF2728: The Key to Multifamily Asset Management ft. Kyle Mitchell
Kyle Mitchell, Founder of Limitless Estates and Managing Partner of Vertical Street Ventures, returns to the Best Ever Show to share his insight on multifamily asset management. In this episode, he details the importance of having a good asset manager and how to create an efficient, scalable business using this role. Kyle Mitchell | Real Estate Background Previous Episode: JF1784: Doing First Multifamily Syndication Only Eight Months In with Kyle Mitchell
Founder of Limitless Estates and Managing Partner of Vertical Street Ventures, a real estate company focused on multifamily investing. Also the best-selling author of Best in Class. Portfolio: GP of $107M in AUM. Based in: Scottsdale, AZ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn | https://limitless-estates.com
Best Ever Book: Who Not Now by Dan Sullivan
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Feb 19, 2022 • 25min
JF2727: 3 Tips for Seller Follow-Ups on Slow-Closing Deals ft. David Robinson
Closing deals isn’t always a quick process. Multifamily investor David Robinson spent a year working with a seller who originally backtracked on the deal before finally closing with him. In this episode, David reveals the follow-up strategy he used for 12 months that eventually led to making this deal happen, along with how he sourced the property and the details of his exit plan. David Robinson | Real Estate Background Managing Partner at Canova Capital, a multifamily investment firm. Portfolio: GP of 162-unit (Kansas City, MO), 72-unit (Mentor, OH). JV of 14-unit (Orem, UT). LP of 94-unit syndication (Mesa, AZ). 18 years of experience as a broker. Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: www.canovocapital.com Linkedin Facebook Instagram Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2022 • 26min
JF2726: How to Build a Social Media Content Engine to Scale Your Business ft. David Toupin
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the next Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, David Toupin—CEO of Real Estate Lab, a multifamily real estate software company—shares his social media hacks to help grow your real estate business. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Check out David’s previous episode on the podcast: JF2039: Experience Shouldn’t Stop You From Starting With David Toupin Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2022 • 18min
JF2725: How to Know When to Sell Real Estate | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts
When is the right time to sell your real estate? Today, Travis Watts shares his insight on what to consider when making the decision to sell, factoring in how value-adds, inflation, and rent increases can affect this choice. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2710: 4 Strategies to Scale as a Multifamily Syndicator ft. Mike Deaton Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here! Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2022 • 37min
JF2724: Light Industrial: How to Find Deals, Source Tenants, and Create Cash Flow ft. Kim Hopkins
What are the benefits of investing in the light industrial sector? In this episode, Kim Hopkins—Principal at Iron Peaks Properties LLC—shares the ins-and-outs of this asset, including how she sources and underwrites these deals, finds good tenants, selects good property managers, and more! Kim Hopkins | Real Estate Background Principal at Iron Peak Properties LLC, which specializes in multi-tenant light industrial. Portfolio: GP of over 300,000 sq. ft. of multi-tenant light industrial in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Texas. LP of a multifamily syndication. Based in: The mountains in Flagstaff, AZ, and the desert in Scottsdale, AZ. Say hi to her at: www.ironpeakproperties.com | LinkedIn | info@ironpeakproperties.com Best Ever Book: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2022 • 25min
JF2723: 3 Ways to Build Strong Relationships with Investors ft. Margaret Kozlark
How do you grow a good relationship with your investors? Margaret Kozlark, co-founder of investment firm Noblivest, shares three tips that have helped her connect with investors, and in turn, finance her deals. Margaret Kozlark | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Noblivest, which helps investors build their wealth for noble causes, such as spending more time with family, volunteering in their community, and more. They are mainly focused on multifamily syndication. Down the line, they hope to expand into other asset classes such as self-storage and mobile home parks. Portfolio: GP of 111 units and LP of 1,000 units. Based in: Fairfield County, CT Say hi to her at: https://noblivest.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noblivest
Instagram: @Noblivest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-kozlark-69104312/
margaret@noblivest.com Best Ever Book: The Power of Moments by Chip Heath
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