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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Oct 29, 2021 • 28min
JF2614: Lessons Learned from 2,000+ Units and 1M Sq. Ft in Development with Neil Bertrand
Neil Bertrand has had experience in all classes of real estate, with assets in 9 states and 33 different markets. Today, Neil is discussing the challenges of developing large-scale, mixed use properties, why he believes the success of any deal relies on the underwriting, and how to get private equity groups to bite on a deal. Neil Bertrand Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor, acquisitions specialist, and asset manager Portfolio consists of 431 existing units, 2,184 units in development along with over 1M sq ft of retail/office under development, and new development projects breaking ground Q1 of 2022 REIT Group is modeled after institutional investment firms, working with private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: www.reitgroupventures.com
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Oct 28, 2021 • 30min
JF2613: 3 Pillars of Investing in Multifamily | Actively Passive Investing Show 65
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis is joined by Jeremy Roll to discuss the hands off investor lifestyle and what it’s like being a cash flow investor. They talk about why multifamily is one of the top asset classes to invest in over the next 10 years, the benefits of class B multifamily over class A, and the 3 factors of diversification you need in order to reduce your risk. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2021 • 32min
JF2612: $860K in 10 Months with Mike Stohler
After buying 8 properties in small town Indiana and failing miserably, Mike Stohler didn’t touch real estate for 10 years. Today, Mike is sharing 3 tactical mistakes he made looking back, his #1 tip for starting something out of your comfort zone, and why he would prefer paying significantly more for a partner than hiring a property manager. Mike Stohler Real Estate Background: Full time Managing Partner of Gateway Private Equity Group where they have owned or currently own multifamily, single family rentals, and hotels Currently does hotel syndications and owns a virtual assistant company that specializes in helping people in real estate Portfolio consists of over 1500 multifamily units owned or managed, around 20 single family properties, and 2 branded hotels Based in Scottsdale, AZ Say hi to him at: www.gatewaype.com
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Oct 26, 2021 • 29min
JF2611: Passive Investing in 2 Hours/Week with Fernando Angelucci
After graduating with an engineering degree, Fernando Angelucci only lasted 1 year before he dove into the investing world. But, when his passive investments didn’t feel so passive anymore, he made the switch to a new asset class and drastically decreased his working hours. Today, Fernando is sharing his 3 criteria for buying self storage facilities, and his secret to get them cash flowing fast. Fernando Angelucci Real Estate Background: Full time self storage investor and syndicator Invested $50M in self storage throughout the last 3 years, all before turning 30 years old Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: ImpactSelfStorage.com & TitanWealthGroup.com
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Oct 25, 2021 • 34min
JF2610: Raising Rent $400 on Day 1 with Yomesh Deliwala
Coming from the tech world, Yomesh Deliwala started his investing career by investing in townhomes. From humble beginnings, he grew his portfolio steadily over time. Today, Yomesh is sharing 5 key items that attracted him to his first syndication, the top 3 reasons he was able to raise rent on day 1, and how he’s able to offer his investors 25-30% returns. Yomesh Deliwala Real Estate Background: Full time IT Executive aiming to go full time in real estate owner, operator and syndicator, passively investing in 3 deals, Co-GP in 2 deals (336 units total), leap operator in 3 deals (419 units), multifamily (value add and ground up development), and 100,000 square foot storage (ground up development) Based in Charlotte, NC Say hi to him at: www.Exponential-equity.com
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Oct 24, 2021 • 44min
JF2609: Scaling Self Storage with Joe Evangelisti #SkillsetSunday
With a start in construction, Joe Evangelisti now runs several self-sustaining self storage businesses. On today’s #SkillsetSunday, Joe is telling us how he created efficient and scalable business models, why he skipped multifamily and went straight to self storage, and why raising rents is much easier with self storage tenants than multifamily tenants. Joe Evangelisti Real Estate Background: CEO of 3 different companies. Legacy Developers (Self Storage Development), Mammoth Conversions (Digital Marketing), and Hero Home Buyers (Wholesale) Has been investing in real estate for 15+ years, actively and passively Focusing more on self storage development with multiple Class A facilities breaking ground within the next few months Based in Haddonfield, NJ Say hi to him at: elevatewithjoe.com
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Oct 23, 2021 • 27min
JF2608: Lessons Learned from $25M to $250M AUM in 2 Years with Brian Adams #SituationSaturday
When Brian Adams went from $25M assets under management to $250M in 2 years, his biggest challenge was managing that growth. What fell through the cracks was his investor experience, and he ended up with some not-so-happy investors. Today, Brian is sharing his biggest mistake with his investor communication and his business model, what his investor journey looks like now, and what you should be doing today to scale efficiently. Brian Adams Real Estate Background: Full-time in commercial real estate 11 years of experience Portfolio consist of 2.7M square feet; $400M gross asset value; 14 markets Based in Nashville, TN Say hi to him at: www.excelsiorgp.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2021 • 29min
JF2607: From the Music Industry to Multifamily with Rich Frierson
With a background in music producing, Rich Frierson decided to go into real estate when he saw the profits he was capable of earning. Now, he’s the go-to for many others in the music industry. Rich is discussing how he balances his relationships with lenders and owners alike, how he is able to buy these properties on short sales, and his expectations for what the multifamily market might bring in 2022. Richard Frierson Real Estate Background: Full time career as a music publisher Currently focused on multifamily units in the Bronx and Mt. Vernon areas of New York Current properties acquired through short sales and negotiated for 65% of ARV Developed a screening process to deliver consistently good tenants Based in Washington, DC Say hi to him at: https://www.10flipcommandments.com
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Oct 21, 2021 • 21min
JF2606: Implications of Investing in Stocks vs. Real Estate| Actively Passive Investing Show 64
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses why it’s so important to find a CPA that specializes in what you do, implications of investing in the stock market vs. real estate, why he believes depreciation is the key to all tax deductions, and the benefits of being a real estate professional. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021 • 22min
JF2605: The Impact of Inflation on Multifamily, Investors, and Other Assets with Travis Watts
Travis Watts is joining us today to discuss inflation and how Covid has affected the market. Travis is talking about what might significantly impact real estate markets in the near future, how to mitigate fixed renewal rates for non-residential properties, and 3 ways real estate investors can make money in this climate. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
