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 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
Oct 19, 2021 • 21min
JF2604: The 4 Steps to Syndication with Bastian Kneuse
Born and raised in Germany, Bastian Kneuse played professional basketball and worked in finance before pursuing multifamily properties. He now works a full time job, and still makes just as much time to work on his real estate career. Today, Bastian is talking about passively investing while also working on his own syndications, 4 steps to syndicating deals, and his innovative idea for adding value to his tenants as well as the community. Bastian Kneuse Real Estate Background: W2 job in finance for a bank, but spends just as much, if not more, time on real estate Currently passively invested in 3 multifamily deals in Houston, Phoenix, and Oklahoma equaling about 350 doors Based in San Francisco, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkneuse/
Best Ever Book: The Hands-Off Investor 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 18, 2021 • 21min
JF2603: Finding Partners & Creating a Team with Stony Stonebraker
Although Stony Stonebraker wasn’t able to invest in real estate until after retirement, he went all in and is now a GP. Today, Stony is talking about his experience finding partners and creating a solid team, his due diligence process, and his main hesitation when looking at different asset classes. Stony Stonebraker Real Estate Background: Started his career with NASA in the Apollo space program Currently full time commercial real estate investor Invested in over 1,000 multifamily units in Florida and Texas Based in Miami, FL Say hi to him at: PassivoREI.com
Best Ever Book: Passive Investing Made Simple 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 16, 2021 • 22min
JF2601: Becoming a Full Time Passive Investor with Travis Watts
Growing up with a frugal upbringing, Travis Watts knew how to be careful with his money and live within his means. Now, he’s a full time passive investor and helps other busy professionals do the same. Today, Travis is sharing his best advice for investors that may not have the capital for big investments yet, resources for the new investor, and how he deals with skepticism in the industry. Travis Watts Real Estate Background: Director of Investor Relations for Ashcroft Capital Full time LP investor Say hi to him at: https://ashcroftcapital.com/travis/
Best Ever Book: Green Lights 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 15, 2021 • 30min
JF2600: The Financial Advisor's Guide to Passive Investing with Jim Pfeifer
Jim Pfeifer spent most of his professional career as an educator before becoming a full time passive investor. Now, he helps educate others on how to do the same. Jim is sharing his 4-step sponsor screening process, today’s hottest asset class, and red flags you may not recognize at first glance. Jim Pfeifer Real Estate Background: Full time, passive commercial investor Currently invested in over 60 passive investments Founder of a Community that educates people about passive syndication investing and offers networking with other like minded people Based in Columbus, OH Say hi to him at: www.leftfieldinvestors.com
Best Ever Book: The Hands-Off Investor 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 14, 2021 • 27min
JF2599: Self-Directed IRA vs. eQRP Investing | Actively Passive Investing Show 63
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses the differences between self-directed IRA investing and eQRP plans with Damion Lupo. They’re explaining why you may consider paying for this service instead of a “free” account with a major brokerage firm, and how they’re squashing skepticism on these new plans. 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 13, 2021 • 32min
JF2598: Top 3 Characteristics of a Quality GP with Lennon Lee
When Lennon Lee moved from Venezuela in 2010, he knew he wanted to search for passive investment opportunities to provide for his family. Today, Lennon is diving into the difference between being an LP vs. a GP in a deal, the role of the GP with investor communications, and the importance of capital raising through partnership building. Lennon Lee Real Estate Background: Invested his family’s life savings into real estate to build a solid future for his parents and siblings Involved as both an LP and GP in the acquisition of over 2000 multifamily units, with an approximate market value of $200M Based in Miami, FL Say hi to him at: bldcapitalgroup.com
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Oct 12, 2021 • 29min
JF2597: Single Tenant Net Lease Opportunities with Randy Blankstein
After finding out about the high demand for industrial, single tenant net lease opportunities, Randy Blankstein decided to take advantage of that at the young age of 26. Now, 30 years later, he’s been continually active in this niche. Today, Randy is sharing his fundamental criteria for properties, common misconceptions of triple net leases, and what specific type of real estate to buy for best returns. Randy Blankstein Real Estate Background: Senior commercial real estate executive with over 30 years of experience focused on advisory services in the single tenant net lease sector Owner of commercial real estate investment brokerage firm JV equity partner in 1 retail property, 1 flex property and 12 industrial properties Based in Wilmette, IL Say hi to him at: https://www.bouldergroup.com/
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Oct 11, 2021 • 29min
JF2596: Becoming a GP in Your First Syndication with Hendra Tambunan
Although Hendra Tambunan has been in real estate investing for 15 years, he officially made the switch into multifamily 2 years ago for higher income potential. Today, Hendra is talking about how he became a general partner in his first syndication, what value he brought to the table to earn that title, and why he’s looking to diversify his asset classes even further into commercial properties. Bonus: hear Ash’s top tips for anyone entering the commercial market. Hendra Tambunan Real Estate Background: Full time Technology CRM Consultant Syndicator, LP and owner in multifamily units and Short Term Rentals Has ownership interest over 1000 units of multifamily Based in Hayward, CA Say hi to him at: www.ideaboxcapital.com
Best Ever Book: The Go Giver 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 10, 2021 • 28min
JF2595: Top 7 Benefits of a Solo 401K with Dmitriy Fomichenko #SkillsetSunday
After buying his first property 20 years ago and working full time for a real estate investing firm, Dmitriy Fomichenko started Sense Financial to help people gain control of their retirement savings. Today, Dmitriy is telling us about the Solo 401K for small business owners, how his business dramatically shifted when he introduced them, and why he thinks they’re a no-brainer when compared to traditional retirement savings strategies. Dmitriy Fomichenko Real Estate Background: Founder and president of Sense Financial, a boutique financial firm specializing in self-directed retirement accounts with checkbook control Passive investor, owns interest in multiple MF & self-storage syndications, a private lender and is a licensed California Real Estate Broker. Based in Orange County, CA Say hi to him at: SenseFinancial.com
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