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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Jul 17, 2021 • 29min
JF2510: 4 Key Benefits of New Construction Development with Josh Gorokhovsky
After working in corporate America for 1 year, LA native Josh Gorokhovsky found his investing niche of built-to-rent real estate. Learning from a local developer as his mentor, he narrowed down his ideal buyer and got to work. Josh talks about scoring good deals on land, how to keep construction costs low, and cultivating a good team to keep construction running smoothly. Josh Gorokhovsky Real Estate Background: Runs Telos Properties which is a vertically integrated development firm 5 years of real estate investing experience Portfolio consist of 20 projects completed, 6 stabilized units under management and 24 under construction Based in Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: www.telosproperties.com
Best Ever Book: Real Estate Titans Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2021 • 30min
JF2509: Going the Extra Mile to Close the Deal with Nick Brown
Former gym owner, Nick Brown, bought his first investment property by finding and contacting the owner on Facebook. From then on out, he was dedicated to doing the nitty gritty side of investing to ultimately acquire 575 units today. Nick has a “get it done” mentality and talks about what he had to do to get there that others won’t do. Nick Brown Real Estate Background: Lawyer by trade but currently a full-time real estate investor 7 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 575 multifamily units and approx. 20,000 sqft of office space Based in Camden, ME Say hi to him at: www.averyinvestments.me
Best Ever Book: Flip the Script
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Jul 15, 2021 • 32min
JF2508: 3 Successful REI Strategies While Working Full-Time | Actively Passive Investing Show 50
In this episode, Theo Hicks and Travis Watts talk about the key to being successful in real estate investing while also working a full-time job. They talk in detail about each investment strategy, analyzing how it fits into your lifestyle, and what they recommend investing in first. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2021 • 23min
JF2507: Financial Freedom by Age 33 with Matt Drouin
Matt Drouin had an “aha” moment when he decided he was simply not going to participate in the college/debt/job cycle. He started with a 4-unit house hack and ultimately hit financial independence by age 33. Matt talks about how reaching his financial goal didn’t give him the euphoria he thought it would, and how he reinvented himself using the 10x rule. Matt Drouin (Drew-in) Real Estate Background: Partner at OakGrove Companies 14 years of real estate experience Oakgrove currently owns 117 units of residential & commercial properties Based in Rochester, NY Say hi to him at: www.oakgrovecompanies.com
Best Ever Book: Am I Being Too Subtle, The Snowball
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Jul 13, 2021 • 24min
JF2506: 425 Units in 3.5 Years with Brian Wagers
After realizing he had little control in the stock market, Brian Wagers quickly moved to real estate investing. Brian talks about how he manufactured deals by driving around his neighborhood, while simultaneously building relationships with brokers, and how this ultimately led to his 425 units today. Brian Wagers Real Estate Background: Currently working full-time in sales 4 years of real estate investing experience with 3 in multi-family Portfolio consist of 425 units Based in Rogers, AR Say hi to him at: www.wagerscapital.com
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Jul 12, 2021 • 30min
JF2505: Foreclosure to Fortune with Shane Torres
After former construction worker, Shane Torres, filed bankruptcy in 2012, he immediately turned around and opened his own real estate office that same year. Today he is actively and passively investing, focusing on the retail space. Shane shares his 6 qualifications for choosing the best locations, the type of tenants he gets to ensure success, and the reason he’ll never borrow from large lenders. Shane Torres Real Estate Background: CEO & Founder of Road to $20 Million 12 years passive REI investing experience in retail Based in Leon, IA Say hi to him at: https://www.roadto20million.com/
Best Ever Book: The 5 Love Languages
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Jul 11, 2021 • 46min
JF2504: 3 Tips to Build a Powerhouse CREI Team | Best of Best Ever
In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we dive into the three stages of creating a successful team. Danny Coleman talks about his 4-step hiring process for attracting the highest quality candidates. Shawn Casemore tells us his secret for developing your current team by balancing the focus on business and people. Lastly, Rich Fettke discusses the importance of building and managing a strong team, as well as tips for creating connection and organization in a remote team. Danny Coleman Has a passion for small business growth and development Based in Columbia, TN Say hi to him at www.dannycoleman.me/podcast
Episode #1688
Shawn Casemore CEO of Casemore and Co Inc Based in Ontario Canada Say hi to him at www.casemoreandco.com
Episode #992
Rich Fettke Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network Based in Malibu, CA Say hi to him at www.realwealth.com
Episode #2203
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Jul 10, 2021 • 23min
JF2503: 5 Essential Steps to Passive Investing with Seth Bradley
After getting his law degree and opening his own law firm, Seth Bradley decided to pivot into passive investing through syndications. Listen to learn how Seth used his law degree to get his foot in the door with investing, how he was able to add value to GPs with little real estate experience, and his expert opinion for anyone that might be on the fence about further education. Seth Bradley Real Estate Background: Real estate attorney and founder of Law Capital Partners 8 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of residential properties, flipping, and currently focused on passive investing through syndications Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.lawcapitalpartners.com/
Best Ever Book: Pre-suasion
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Jul 9, 2021 • 23min
JF2502: How to Make Money with Industrial Investing with Kevin McGrath
After losing $40k in a mixed use commercial property, Kevin McGrath decided to move into the industrial real estate industry. Kevin talks about how he got started in industrial investing, the pros and cons of single tenant vs.the more risky multitenant industrial net leases, and why he chose the industrial investing industry over multifamily. Kevin McGrath Real Estate Background: Principal with Cardinal Industrial Started investing in 2005 Invest in both Industrial real estate and multifamily properties Currently involved in 10 investments both as a LP and GP Based in Del Mar, CA Say hi to him at: www.McGrathindustrial.com
Best Ever Book: Abraham Hicks Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2021 • 29min
JF2501: 51 Tasks of the Most Successful General Partners | Actively Passive Investing Show 49
In this episode of Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts and Theo Hicks go through the 51 responsibilities of the general partner in apartment syndications. They talk about what general partners are doing behind the scenes with your capital broken down in three sections: precontract, contact-to-close, and post-closing. Tune in to learn what questions to ask the GP about their business plan, and/or how to use this information to create a successful business of your own. Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
