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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Aug 16, 2021 • 30min
JF2540: 6 Questions to Ensure You Have Best Team the with Joe Evangelisti
Growing up in construction and then doing over 1,000 fix and flips, Joe Evangelisti ultimately shifted to self storage development. Today, he’s talking about lessons learned in his first deal, converting a senior care facility to self storage. Joe shares in detail about why it took 12 months longer than projected, what he did differently in future developments, and his current process for vetting his team to ensure his timeline goes according to plan. 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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Aug 15, 2021 • 31min
JF2539: 100% Returns in 35 Months with Jimmy Edwards #SkillsetSunday
Jimmy Edwards just closed his first full cycle deal in his college town, giving 100% returns in just 35 months. Today we’re getting down to the numbers and learning his exact step-by-step process for successful rehabbing and rebranding. Jimmy shares what he told investors when he found out how poor conditions actually were, 6 key things he did to let the community know there’s new ownership, and how he knew it was time to sell. Jimmy Edwards Real Estate Background: Previous episode: JF1421
Just closed on first full cycle deal - 2x multiple in 35 months, purchased at 50% occupancy, decreased to 38% occupancy, sold at 92% Full time multifamily investor Invested in 570 units Purchased, rehabbed, and successfully sold over 100 SFRs Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: www.HighFiveMultifamily.com
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Aug 14, 2021 • 24min
JF2538: Raising $4M in 12 Days with Chad Sutton #SituationSaturday
At the start of the pandemic, Chad Sutton was on his way to closing a deal....until the lender backed out 12 days before closing due to projected economic changes. Now, Chad’s left with raising $4M before time runs out. He tells us his first three calls he made after finding out the news, the first fire he put out, and how he made it happen against all odds. Chad Sutton Real Estate Background: Previous episode: JF2372
Full time real estate investing, formerly Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer and then Global Sourcing Leader 2 years experience 600+ units multifamily and growing Based in Nashville, TN Say hi to him at: www.thequattroway.com
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Aug 13, 2021 • 31min
JF2537: Why to NOT Invest in Self Storage with Jacob Vanderslice
After fixing and flipping nearly 1200 single family homes, Jacob Vanderslice and his 2 partners focused most of their funds into self storage investing. Now, their portfolio consists of $195M in real estate assets. Tune in to find out why they chose self storage over other real estate, 4 ways to know if you’re getting a good deal, and why you may reconsider investing in self storage. Jacob Vanderslice Real Estate Background: Principal at VanWest Partners VanWest focuses on acquisition and management of self-storage centers Portfolio consist of $195 million in real estate assets Based in Denver, CO Say hi to him at: www.vanwestpartners.com Best Ever Book: The Kingdom of Ice 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
Aug 12, 2021 • 30min
JF2536: Should You Rethink Saving for Retirement? | Actively Passive Investing Show 54
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts analyzes Daniel Ameduri’s book, Don’t Save For Retirement. Travis pulls out and discusses some key points from the book like why traditional methods of retirement aren’t actually designed to benefit us, redistributing retirement funds, and how to do as the millionaires do. 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
Aug 11, 2021 • 31min
JF2535: 3 Steps to Continuously Get Deals from Brokers with Samson Jagoras
When everyone was running from the industry after the housing crisis, Samson Jagoras stuck it out. Although he questioned how far real estate could go, he decided to dive into multifamily for scaling potential. Samson tells us his best tips for creating and maintaining relationships with brokers, how to ensure they keep bringing you deals, and his biggest lesson learned from working with investors. Samson Jagoras Real Estate Background: Commercial Real Estate Broker / VP of Strategic Investments for RE/MAX Commercial Alliance Founder of Growth Vue Properties & Passive Power Group
Current portfolio consists of $3MM+ assets under management including small multifamily, single family, and industrial 10+ years of commercial real estate experience Based in Windsor, CO Say hi to him at www.samsonjagoras.com
Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership
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Aug 10, 2021 • 25min
JF2534: Finding Your Niche for Better Financing with Jason Javer
After stumbling upon new construction, Jason Javer quickly realized it aligned with his skillset and goals and decided to focus his efforts there. Today, we’re talking to Jason in detail about how finding your niche ultimately brings in better financing, gains the trust of your investors, and potentially gives you a larger cut of the deal. Jason Javer Real Estate Background: Managing partner at Vista Homes 8 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of 100 units in production, 30 unit rental portfolio, wholesaling, and flips Based in Charlotte, NC Say hi to him at: www.vistahomesclt.com Best Ever Book: The One 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
Aug 9, 2021 • 29min
JF2533: Finding Quality Property Management with Prashant Kumar
After moving to the US in 1998 and starting to work his corporate job, Prashant Kumar’s goal became to stop simply trading his time for money. However, once he dove into real estate, he realized he shouldn’t do the heavy lifting before he’s ready. Today, Prashant shares how he actually ended up making money on a deal that fell through, and the importance of quality property management for practically passive income. Prashant Kumar Real Estate Background: Full-time in IT and management consulting 5 years of real estate investing experience Portfolio consist of 1,136 units Based in Long Island, NY Say hi to him at: myrealtygains.com
Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book
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Aug 8, 2021 • 34min
JF2532: The Road to $100M in 3 Years with Josh Ferrari
After Josh Ferrari’s first deal turned out to be a living nightmare with little to no return, he knew property management wasn’t for him. Instead he focused on investor relations, and now he and his 2 business partners are approaching their goal of $100M of assets under management in 3 years. Josh tells us the key to choosing your partners, what you need to know about single family portfolios in comparison to multifamily, and what you should spend LESS time doing to make the most impact. Josh Ferrari Real Estate Background: Active in Real Estate Investing for 3 years Aircraft Technician & Multifamily Syndicator. In the process of dropping the technician job 91 units with 236 under contract Based in Mobile, Al Say hi to him at: https://www.ferraricapital.com
Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership
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Aug 7, 2021 • 31min
JF2531: Getting Out of a Territorial Battle with Joseph Cornwell #SituationSaturday
On today’s Situation Saturday, we’re talking with Joseph Cornwell about his unique experience he ran into while trying to renovate and rent his 8-unit property. After lockdown delays and being caught in a territorial battle between local and county jurisdictions, Joseph tells us what he learned from this seemingly unending renovation. He shares how he got out of the toxic situation, and what he does on day one of all projects now. Joseph Cornwell Real Estate Background: Full-time police officer Also a real estate agent, investor, and owns a construction company 5 years of real estate investing experience Active investor - 37 units over 8 properties, done a couple live-in flips, wholesaled a couple deals, and sold 1-99 units as an agent Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: Facebook - @joecornwellre; Instagram - @joecornwellre 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
