

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 5, 2022 • 27min
JF2713: 1,800 Units as GP: His Multifamily Portfolio Growth Strategy ft. Chandra Mishra
Chandra Mishra has amassed a portfolio of over 4,800 units as both GP and LP while working full-time as a physician and anesthesiologist. To add to his work, Chander has also honed in on the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth market. In this episode, he shares how he balances his full-time job with commercial real estate investing, his strategy for underwriting deals in a competitive market, and how he grew his portfolio. Dr. Chander Mishra | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Blue Ocean Capital which invests in value-add multifamily assets in primary markets, currently concentrating in DFW. Portfolio: GP of over 1,800 units. LP of over 3,000 units. Works full-time as a physician and anesthesiologist specializing in cardiac and transplant anesthesia. Based in: Colleyville, TX Say hi to him at: http://www.bluoceancap.com/
Best Ever Book: The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor
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Feb 4, 2022 • 32min
JF2712: Lessons Learned Managing $2+ Billion Portfolio During COVID ft. Jilliene Helman
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, Jilliene Helman—CEO and Founder of RealtyMogul—shares seven lessons she learned while managing her real estate business during the pandemic. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com 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 3, 2022 • 26min
JF2711: How to Invest in the Everything Bubble of 2022 | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts
How will the events of 2021 affect your investments in 2022? In this episode, Travis reviews the variables that may make you rethink how you invest this coming year, including the pandemic, government actions, supply and demand, inflation, and more. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2637: Sued for $68M: Cautions of Inflation and Risk Appetite with Ted Greene #SkillsetSunday 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 2, 2022 • 29min
JF2710: 4 Strategies to Scale as a Multifamily Syndicator ft. Mike Deaton
Mike Deaton and his wife, Ligia Deaton, began their real estate career by flipping land and soon expanded their portfolio to include multifamily. In this episode, Mike shares how he chose his commercial real estate markets, successfully pitched to investors, and the success-mindset that kept him going. Mike Deaton | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Deaton Equity Partners which acquires and operates multifamily properties as a complement to their land business, combining real estate professional status, passive income, and tax benefits. Portfolio: 800 units as GP. 381 units as LP. 168 units as Key Partner. Based in: Woodland Park, Colorado Say hi to him at: www.deatonequitypartners.com | FB: Deaton Equity Partners | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deaton-equity-partners
Best Ever Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
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Feb 1, 2022 • 26min
JF2709: 5 Tips for Multifamily and Self-Storage Development ft. Dallon Schultz
Multifamily and self-storage development can be stressful to navigate. For Dallon Schultz, it became even more complicated when he had to juggle both his real estate business and his full-time job in the medical field. In this episode, Dallon shares his success habits for ground-up development and best practices for scaling your business. Dallon Schultz | Real Estate Background Founder/Owner of REV Equity Group LLC which focuses on investing in apartments and self-storage assets. Portfolio: GP of $6.5M multifamily development in Arizona and a 140 space RV and Self Storage development. Hosts a multi-state monthly meetup to bring those looking to scale their existing portfolio or those interested in learning how to become actively involved. Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: http://investwithrev.com/ | FB: REV Multifamily Meetup | IG: @revmultifamily | dallon@revequitygroup.com Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless
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Jan 31, 2022 • 22min
JF2708: How Teens Can Work Toward Financial Freedom Through CREI ft. Dan Sheeks
How much closer would you be to hitting your goal of early retirement if you had started when you were just a teenager? Author Dan Sheeks believes teenagers should have the opportunity to learn about financial freedom and the way real estate investing can help them achieve their financial goals. In this episode, Dan shares how to get teenagers involved in learning about and achieving early financial independence. Dan Sheeks | Real Estate Background Founder of Sheeks Freaks, a community in which young people can learn finance skills to help them reach early financial independence. Portfolio: Own 17 units of residential. Their portfolio includes STRs, long-term, single family, small multi-family, out-of-state properties, and BRRRRs. They also rent out their basement in their primary residence. Full-time job: Public high school business/marketing teacher. Published a book with Bigger Pockets Publishing, First to a Million, which is a teenager’s guide to achieving early financial independence. Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to him at: www.sheeksfreaks.com
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Jan 30, 2022 • 26min
JF2707: 3 Red Flags When Evaluating Operators as a Passive Investor ft. Dan Handford
What qualities should you look for in a potential operator? What if they don’t have a lot of commercial real estate experience? Does the size of their team matter? In this episode, Dan Handford answers these questions and more by sharing three red flags that passive investors should be aware of when evaluating operators. Dan Handford | Real Estate Background Managing Partner with PassiveInvesting.com, a national passive equity real estate investment firm based in the Carolinas. Portfolio: GP of 3,780+ units valued over $820M. Based in: Columbia, SC Say hi to him at https://www.passiveinvesting.com/
His previous episodes: JF1609: Successful Entrepreneur Invests In Real Estate For Tax Advantages with Dan Handford | JF2027 : Strong Team of Three With Dan Handford #SituationSaturday
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Jan 29, 2022 • 32min
JF2706: 5 Ways to Find Off-Market Multifamily Deals ft. Chad King
Chad King believes there is always a way to find deals, even in competitive markets. With the right tools and mindset, Chad has sourced the majority of his deals off-market. In this episode, Chad shares his direct-to-seller deals he’s closed, how he’s scaled his portfolio, and the best ways to source multifamily properties. Chad King | Real Estate Background Principal/Owner of Titan Capital Group which purchases and repositions commercial real estate. Portfolio: 303 units as GP. 328 units as LP. Based in: Nashville TN Say hi to him at: https://titancapitalgroupllc.com/ | https://7fm.7figuremultifamily.com/chad1
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Jan 28, 2022 • 27min
JF2705: Beyond the Pandemic: Adapting Investment Strategies to the New Normal ft. John Chang
We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the Best Ever Conference 2022 at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, John Chang shares his top strategies for managing your investments during the pandemic, including how to navigate the economy, understanding the market changes, and what you should be aware of moving forward. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com 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

Jan 27, 2022 • 27min
JF2704: 4 Millionaire Investing Tips for Real Estate Investors | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts
How can you achieve the same success as a millionaire through passive investing? In this episode, Travis shares four practices that lucrative investors use to generate more passive income and navigate the market. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2515: Top 5 Best Practices for Effective Investor Relations | Actively Passive Investing Show Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here: bit.ly/ActivelyPassiveInvestingShow. 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