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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Sep 14, 2021 • 34min
JF2569: The Secret Sauce to Raising Capital with Timothy Lyons
NYC firefighter, Timothy Lyons, thought he was living the W2 dream until he realized he just wasn’t financially educated. Once he decided on multifamily investing, he jumped in head first. Tim is talking about how he got into investing at the beginning of Covid, how he became a capital raising expert, deal sourcing, and if he believes it’s more important to have the deal first, or the capital. Timothy Lyons Real Estate Background: Principal and Managing Partner of Cityside Capital Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) who quickly went from 3 units to 721 units worth >$100M in 18 months
Cityside Capital has $45 million of assets under management including 335 multifamily units Limited partner in 256 multifamily units in Texas and in a large retail super center in Tennessee $148,050,000 in assets under management as co-GP’s with 931 doors and currently working on a $76M, 400 unit asset as well Based in Mineola, NY Say hi to him at: https://citysidecap.com/
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Sep 13, 2021 • 35min
JF2568: Preparing Assets for the Next Recession with Tate Siemer
Former ski photographer, Tate Siemer, moved to Utah and got his start in real estate with single family homes. He wanted to scale faster but was unsure of how to find his next venture, until a 12-unit apartment fell into his lap. Now, he’s reached the point where he’s more established and it’s much easier to find capital. Today, Tate is talking about his specific guidelines for future investments, and why he’s not concerned about capitalization rates and increased asset prices moving forward. Tate Siemer Real Estate Background: Full time syndicator/operator 16 years of real estate investing experience Owns 302 units assets under management, 252 units under contract Flipped over 40 SFR’s, 6 land entitlement deals, 2 development projects and 6 large scale apartment projects Based in Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: www.investwithgreenlight.com
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Sep 12, 2021 • 27min
JF2567: Balancing Career and a Competitive Investment Portfolio with Keith Meyer
Biotech Supply Chain Engineer, Keith Meyer, currently also juggles multifamily investments and mobile home park acquisitions. When he became an accidental landlord and stumbled upon mobile home parks, he knew he wanted to scale quicker. Keith tells us how he won the mobile home park deal, how to package an offer, and the specifics you need to know to be competitive. Keith Meyer Real Estate Background: Biotech Supply Chain Sales Engineer 10 years of real estate investing experience Principal in Symphony Capital Group, and multifamily syndicator Bought and sold 2 mobile homes parks within the past 15 months, totaling nearly 150 pads, and just sold a retail shopping center Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: www.symphonycapitalgroup.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2021 • 27min
JF2566: Scaling to an 8-Figure Portfolio Using Government Programs with Jhanel Wilson
When Jhanel Wilson was forced to make a decision and leave her full time job in 2012, she became a full time investor. She then turned $100K into $72K in cash flow and $2M in assets. Today, we’re talking with Jhanel about her work in Section 8. She is diving into hacking the Section 8 algorithm, the benefits of investing in Section 8, and the key to choosing tenants in that market. Jhanel Wilson Real Estate Background: Founder and CEO of The Savvy REI 17 years of real estate investing experience First investment was a distressed property on the verge of being demolished. After pulling all her resources, Jhanel successfully completed the project and started cashflowing immediately after seeing the power of real estate. Portfolio consists of 40+ proprietors and 100+ units Her ebook: Invest in Real Estate with No Money Down, Using High Limit Credit Cards
Based in Philadelphia , PA Say hi to her at: http://jhanelwilson.com/
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Sep 10, 2021 • 38min
JF2565: 5 Ways to Unlock Value in New Developments with Joshua Benaim
Former Wall Streeter, Joshua Benaim, is constantly working to marry a value investment approach and apply it to real estate investing. He’s currently working on a Miami Beach investment, with sales projecting at $850 per net sellable foot. Joshua tells us why he was confident he’d be successful in an insecure market at the time, the key item he looks for in developments, and the top 5 ways he finds value in new developments and new builds. Joshua Benaim Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor 20+ years real estate investing experience Acquired, renovated or developed over 2,000 units of multifamily with a specialty in special situations and finding value opportunities Based in New York, NY Say hi to him at: https://www.realestatealovestory.com/
Best Ever Book: The Immortality Key Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 9, 2021 • 26min
JF2564: Do Class C Properties Really Cashflow Better Than Class A? | Actively Passive Investing Show 58
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis compares Class C vs. Class A properties. We talk about the 3 factors that determine the property class, average cash flow percentages in different classes, how to set a CapEx budget, and risk mitigation in new vs. older properties. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2021 • 28min
JF2563: Current Economic Health of Our Country with Mitchell Rosen
Investor, Senior Director, and Head of Real Estate, Mitchell Rosen, talks with us today about the economic health of our country and the benefits of partnering with Yieldstreet. Yieldstreet is an online digital wealth platform that provides investors commercial real estate resources to those who may not have access to them. We’re talking with Mitch about their ideal investor, which assets they’re currently searching for (and which ones they’re not), and future events could possibly disrupt the market. Mitchell Rosen Real Estate Background: Senior Director, Head of Real Estate at YieldStreet 20+ years of CRE investing experience $465M in investments to date Based in New York, NY Say hi to him at: https://www.yieldstreet.com/
Best Ever Book: Den of Thieves
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Sep 7, 2021 • 44min
JF2562: $7M in Less Than 2 Years with Jerome Maldonado
After running a business out of his house and noticing he wasn’t the most popular neighbor on the block, Jerome Maldonado decided to take the leap into retail buildings. Now, he’s done over 400 transactions with this being his biggest acquisition year to date. We’re talking with Jerome about his strategy for finding tenants, which asset class gives him the best returns, and the top 3 indicators that it may be time to start syndicating. Jerome Maldonado Real Estate Background: Full time commercial real estate investor 20+ years of CREI experience Completed over 400 RE transactions between buy and hold, development, flip, and more Based in Albuquerque, NM Say hi to him at: https://jeromemaldonado.com/
Best Ever Book: Rhino Success Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2021 • 40min
JF2561: 7 Key Benefits of Commercial Over Residential with Dan Haberkost
At 16 years old, Dan Haberkost was already managing a portfolio of rental properties for an investor. What did it teach him? That he didn’t want to buy and how not to manage tenants. Fast forward to today, Dan tells us his biggest takeaway from that experience, how he became an expert in land acquisition, and why his next investment will be commercial real estate. Dan Haberkost Real Estate Background: Full time real estate developer and investor 50+ land flips, 10+ infill development projects, and rentals Based in Colorado Springs, CO Say hi to him at: https://danhaberkost.com/
Best Ever Book: The Most Important Thing Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 5, 2021 • 37min
JF2560: Reliable Passive Income vs. Appreciation with Joe DiSanto
Former owner of post-production companies, Joe DiSanto, switched over to real estate investing and is now semi-retired in his 40s. Joe is talking about the pitfalls of renovating a commercial space, why it’s still one of the best investments he’s ever made, and his recommendations for when to choose riskier investments vs. when to play it safe. Joe DiSanto Real Estate Background: Currently work PT as a fractional CFO for 6 companies and 1 family office Portfolio consists of 11 residential rentals, 2 commercial buildings, and 1 piece of raw land. I have also done 6 major renovations, two of which were complete development/change-of-use projects Based in Florida Say hi to him at: https://www.playlouder.com/
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