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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Nov 18, 2021 • 28min
JF2634: Is US Real Estate Expensive or Cheap? | Actively Passive Investing Show 68
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses the deciding factors of whether real estate is currently expensive or cheap. He talks about what metrics we are using to measure and compare real estate today, how has the dollar devalued overtime and how this inflation affects the market, and what new evaluations we use today that we may not have had 10 years ago. 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
Nov 17, 2021 • 30min
JF2633: Are All Bills Paid Properties Really Profitable? with Rebecca Moore
After getting her start in real estate with several single family homes, Rebecca Moore decided she needed her investments under one roof. That’s when she made the switch into multifamily. Today, Rebecca is sharing how many deals she invested in before syndicating herself, her main focus when she bought her first deal, and her thoughts on profitability of all bills paid properties. Rebecca Moore Real Estate Background: Full time syndicator and clinical psychologist Currently passively investing in 1,534 doors Syndicated 5 buildings since 2017 for a total of 656 doors, with the first building in the process of going full cycle Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to her at: www.StarboardEquity.com
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Nov 16, 2021 • 25min
JF2632: The Key to Low-Stress, Passive Income with Randy Smith
When Randy Smith started his investing journey, he thought single family, turnkey homes would help reach his goals of passive income. That’s until 1 year ago when he realized multifamily and limited partnerships were the key to low-stress income. Today, Randy is talking about the main questions he asks during his due diligence process, what surprised him about passive investing, and the biggest reason he decided to make the switch. Randy Smith Real Estate Background: Manager of Business Development for a Fortune 100 financial services company Currently passively investing as an LP in 6 different syndications including multifamily and a mobile home fund (Portfolio consists of rentals in Atlanta and Kansas City including 2 turnkey units and 3 BRRRR units) Based in Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallmsmith/
Best Ever Book: Lifestyle Investor by Justin Donald 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
Nov 15, 2021 • 29min
JF2631: How to Vet Property Managers for Optimal Returns with Chris & Ashton Levarek
When Chris and Ashton Levarek got started in real estate in 2018, they quickly realized the benefits of scaling. But, they also quickly got burned by a property management company. Today, Chris and Ashton are giving their insight on vetting property managers and what questions to ask, what their biggest mistake was when hiring their first property manager, and how to become educated on a new asset and do your research before outsourcing. Ashton & Chris Levarek Real Estate Background: Chris, Owner & Operations Manager and Ashton, Sales, Marketing and Acquisitions Manager of Valkere Investment Group Syndicators with experience in operations syndications, apartment ownership, assisted living, and 716 units in their portfolio Based in Phoenix, Arizona Say hi to him at: https://www.valkeregroup.com/
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Nov 14, 2021 • 40min
JF2630: 3 Disruptive Trends in Real Estate with Neal Bawa #SkillsetSunday
Data obsessed, Neal Bawa, successfully created the super value add strategy to combine data and analytics with current trends to make the most informed future investing decisions. Today, Neal is talking about why real estate is the most inefficient asset, what he believes the future of real estate investing should be, and how Covid is altering current rent prices. Neal Bawa Real Estate Background: Previous episode #1298
Real estate developer with a $500M portfolio of 22 projects in 10 states Approximately 3,300 units of multifamily, student housing, industrial & self storage, in 10 states Founder of a real estate community with over 30,000+ members Based in San Francisco Bay Area, CA Say hi to him at: https://grocapitus.com/
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Nov 13, 2021 • 26min
JF2629: How to Vertically Integrate for Optimal Scalability with Chris Pomerleau
Chris Pomerleau got his start in real estate with a single family flip that took over a year to complete. Now, he specializes in multifamily in 7 different states with over 2,500 units. Today, Chris is talking about keeping his long-term investors happy with clear communication, how to identify consistent markets, and advice for someone getting into commercial real estate without a proven track record. Chris Pomerleau Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor 8 years of experience actively doing syndications and JV multifamily assets Current portfolio consists of 2,500 units with $190M in assets under management Based in Omaha, NE Say hi to him at: www.ParkAveInvesting.com
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Nov 12, 2021 • 27min
JF2628: Laying the Groundwork for your First Syndication with Tim Vest
With a background in technology, Tim Vest’s first step into real estate was land development. Now, he’s involved as a GP, LP, KP, in several multifamily syndications. Today, Tim is talking about the importance of having an exit strategy, why he became an LP before becoming a GP, and why he spent a whole year laying the groundwork before his first syndication. Tim Vest Real Estate Background: Full time Technology Manager for a large bank and investor Involved as a KP, GP and LP in multifamily syndications, and in a number of JV opportunities in some single family and small multifamily deals Current portfolio includes 4 Single Family homes, 319 units as an GP and over 800 units total as a GP/LP Based in Huntersville, NC Say hi to him at: https://harvestpg.com
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Nov 11, 2021 • 25min
JF2627: 5 Ways to Align Your Investments to Achieve Your Goals | Actively Passive Investing Show 67
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses how to identify your goals, and actually reach them through your investments in 5 steps. He talks about identifying lifestyle vs. financial goals, honing in on a strategy specific to those goals, and how to know which form of investing fits best with your ideal lifestyle. 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
Nov 10, 2021 • 26min
JF2626: 5 Parameters to Qualify Syndicators with Ruth Hiller
Ruth Hiller is no novice when it comes to multifamily investing, as the 3rd generation of investors in her family. Now she’s syndicating her own deals all across the US. Ruth is discussing how she became an accidental businesswoman, investor tax benefits you may not know about, and how her mentorship program skyrocketed her success. Ruth Hiller Real Estate Background: Full time multifamily investor and syndicator Syndicator in one multifamily deal in Texas 143 doors, passively involved in 8 syndications totalling over 1900 doors, 50% co-owner of 118 unit multifamily in Los Angeles, CA, and 20% owner in NYC retail space Based in Boulder, CO Say hi to her at: www.yesmfnow.com
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Nov 9, 2021 • 30min
JF2625: Why Your Mindset is Your Most Valuable Asset Pt. 2 with Nate Barger
Nate Barger continues the conversation today on mindset, comfort zone, and goal setting. He’s talking about how selling drugs helped him learn how to scale his investments, the moment he realized he was over-leveraged, and how he made his way out of being nearly bankrupt. Nate Barger Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 16 years experience Actively involved as Syndicator, Syndication, Apartment Owner, Hotel Owner, Warehouse, Office 1500+ current doors. Own over 100 million dollars assets under management. 4 hotels including a Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: www.NateBarger.com
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