

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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Dec 18, 2021 • 25min
JF2664: 4 Ways Passive Investors Can Find Better Deals First with Judy Brower Fancher
Judy Brower Fancher knows how to find killer deals before anyone else. From staying on top of market trends, to being a wanted repeat-investor, Judy has developed a strategy for getting exclusive access to competitive deals. In this episode, Judy breaks down her methods into four parts so that you can find better deals first as a passive investor. Judy Brower Fancher Real Estate Background Founder of Brower, Miller & Cole, a private research firm. Portfolio: 20 senior living multifamily, one industrial, one self-storage, 2 multifamily Based in: Newport Beach, California Say hi to her at: www.linkedin.com/in/judithbrower
Best Ever Book: Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham
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Dec 17, 2021 • 32min
JF2663: 3 Ways to Find Deals as an Introverted Investor with Camilla Jeffs
Camilla Jeffs was a burnt out, introverted landlord. When she learned about passive investing, it sounded like the perfect elixir to her fatigue. There was just one problem: commercial real estate is a team sport, and as an introvert, the idea of having to talk and network with groups of people was overwhelming. However, Camilla was able to create a strategy to work with and overcome a lot of the anxiety that surrounded the necessity of networking. In this episode, Camilla shares three great tips that introverted investors can use to overcome their anxiety and seek out amazing deals. Camilla Jeffs Real Estate Background Founder and CEO at Steady Stream Investments, which helps people achieve an elevated level of financial health through investing passively in cash-flowing real estate that impacts local communities, all without the hassles of being a landlord. Portfolio: 107 multifamily units passive, 600+ multifamily units active, 64-bed assisted living new construction, totaling to $80M AUM. Based in: North Dallas, TX Say hi to her at: www.camillajeffs.com
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Dec 16, 2021 • 34min
JF2662: 5 Evolutionary Ideas for Your Business with Joe Fairless
We’re sharing the top sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the second Best Ever Conference at Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this session, Joe Fairless will help you identify your liabilities, maximize your opportunities, and accelerate your growth for your business. 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

Dec 15, 2021 • 21min
JF2661: 4 Simple Ways to Vet a Syndication Operator | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts
What makes a syndication operator or general partnership reputable? How do you make sure you’re working with a competent team that will lead you to success? And how do you establish your own credibility and authority? Today, Travis Watts presents four painless ways to vet future groups and how you can use these methods to boost your own credibility. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2424: What Can Go Wrong Investing in Syndications? | Actively Passive Show with Theo Hicks & Travis Watts 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

Dec 14, 2021 • 27min
JF2660: 3 Ways to Pitch to Partners With Little CRE Investing Experience with Brock Mogensen
Brock Mogensen went from completing one house hack to an 89-unit syndication. Self-taught and with limited commercial real estate investing experience, Brock was able to successfully pitch himself to partners. In this episode, Brock details how he crafted his winning pitch and the lessons he’s learned diving headfirst into CREI. Brock Mogensen Real Estate Background Current full-time career: Real Estate Investor Company: Smart Asset Capital Current Portfolio: $10M AUM Years of real estate investing experience: 3.5 years Syndication: They buy several different asset classes (multifamily, industrial, retail, and self storage). Actively involved. Based in Milwaukee, WI Say hi to him at www.smartassetcapital.com www.capitalclub.io | www.howtoanalyzeadeal.com Best Ever Book: The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone
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Dec 13, 2021 • 29min
JF2659: How to Expand Your Network to Find Better Partners with Daisy Serrano and Luc D'Abreau
Daisy Serrano and Luc D’Abreau are a millennial husband/wife multifamily investing team that scaled their business through extensive networking. The wider their network grew, the easier it was to find the right people with the right competencies to secure good sponsors and partners. In this episode, Daisy and Luc share what it’s like to enter CREI as millennials and how they hustled to expand their circle. Daisy Serrano & Luc D'Abreau Real Estate Background Current full-time career Daisy: Real Estate Professional Luc: FinTech Sales Company: Make it Rain Capital (Process: intro call, investor portal, invest opportunity offering, partner with us, make it rain!). Portfolio: 445 units as LP's & 42 units as GP's. 3 years of real estate investing experience Syndicators, both active and passive Based in Austin, TX Say hi to them at: www.makeitraincapital.com
Best Ever Book: The Energy of Money: A Spiritual Guide to Financial and Personal Fulfillment by Maria Nemeth Ph.D. Outwitting the Devil: The Secrets to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill 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

Dec 12, 2021 • 33min
JF2658: 3 Ways Land Investors Can Find Better Deals with Brent Bowers #SkillsetSunday
CEO and Land Coach Brent Bowers believes that anyone can get into land investing with little to no money or risk. It only took him nine months to become financially free, and he’s continued to use his strategy throughout his career. In this episode, Brent shares how he made some of his greatest deals, and three ways you can source better land investment deals. Brent Bowers | Real Estate Background Career: CEO of Zech Buys Houses LLC, and Land Coach at The Land Sharks 12 years of real estate investing experience Based in Colorado Springs, CO Say hi to him at www.thelandsharks.com Check out Brent's other episode with us here: bit.ly/JF1490BrentBowers 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

Dec 11, 2021 • 43min
JF2657: Finding Deals in Nitty-Gritty Details with Jake Harris
When it comes to finding deals, Jake Harris likes to go granular on his market research. By deep diving on the details of potential properties, he’s been able to source deals before others can spot them. In this episode, Jake reveals the strategies he uses to find killer deals and how he stays ahead of the competition. Jake Harris Real Estate Background Current career: Full-time managing partner of private equity real estate firm, Harris Bay Harris Bay process: “fundamental opportunistic and value add investment strategies.” Portfolio: 150,000,000 in AUM; 200M in development pipeline Has over 20 years of experience in real estate & construction and investment management. Actively involved in CREI Involved in multifamily, office, land, and hotel developments. Based in Tahoe, CA Say hi to him at: www.catchknives.com Best Ever Book: The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan.
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Dec 10, 2021 • 32min
JF2656: Expanding Your Comfort Circle: From Youth Ministry to Multifamily with Slocomb Reed
From youth minister to now commercial real estate investor, Slocomb Reed isn’t afraid to take chances to grow. He’s taken his portfolio from the ground up and now owner-operates over 65 units. In this episode, Slocomb discusses his past deals and how risk taking has paid off big time. Slocomb Reed Real Estate Background Director of Investment Services for The Chabris Group of Keller Williams Seven Hills Realty, the largest real estate sales team in Greater Cincinnati by number of sales. Began investing in 2013. Went full-time as a sales agent in 2015 while continuing to invest. Portfolio: Owner-operates over 65 units ranging from single-families to apartment buildings with 20+ units. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio You can find him at www.linkedin.com/in/slocomb-reed-b7145b1a/
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Dec 9, 2021 • 22min
JF2655: The Lost Decade and How to Avoid 0% Returns on Your Investments | Actively Passive Investing Show with Travis Watts
Were you taught that smart investing must always follow the “buy low, sell high” structure? In today’s episode, Travis Watts shares why this mentality may not be the best choice when it comes to investing due to situations like the Lost Decade. The Lost Decade was a span of time between 2000 and 2009 where the market fluctuated so much over the years, and ended with a recession, that most people had 0% returns on their investments after ten years. This episode will discuss why this occurred and how you can potentially prevent that outcome from happening to you. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2305: How To Prepare For Economic Recession | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts If you like what we’re doing, be sure to leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast streaming platform! 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