

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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Jun 27, 2021 • 38min
JF2490: Using Negotiation to Win Any Real Estate Deal | Best of Best Ever
Today we’re talking to 3 best selling authors about honing in on your negotiating skills to win any real estate deal. Chris Voss, former FBI negotiator, gives us his #1 strategy he uses in negotiations and how that applies to real estate. J Scott discusses the importance of building rapport, and how to get others to like and trust you. Lastly, Oren Klaff tells us his best tool for proper negotiation and describes how to be the most compelling person in a negotiation. Chris Voss FBI hostage negotiator for 24 years Best selling author, Never Split the Difference
Founder of the Black Swan Group, firm solves business communication problems with hostage negotiation strategies Based in Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at http://blackswanltd.com/
Episode #1244
J Scott Best selling author, The Book on Negotiating Real Estate
Runs the website 123Flip.com, which provides insight into every aspect of his real estate business Based in Washington D.C. Say hi to him at www.123Flip.com Episode #1209
Oren Klaff Best selling author, Pitch Anything
Based in Carlsbad, California Say hi to him at https://orenklaff.com/
Episode #425
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Jun 26, 2021 • 25min
JF2489: Save Money with Outsourced Accounting with Mark Kappelman
Mark Kappelman, Co-Founder of RealEstateAccounting.co, is well versed in multifamily investing and syndications, as well as the back end accounting world. Focusing 100% on the real estate industry, Mark discusses the types of investors that could benefit from outsourcing their accounting, and how to balance expensing vs. capitalizing. Mark and Joe also talk about real-life scenarios where outsourcing accounting services could have caught fraudulent activity. Mark Kappelman Real Estate Background: Co-Founder RealEstateAccounting.co
8 years experience He’s a CPA as well Rehabbed and now own multiple multi-family properties (BRRR strategy) - approx 40 units as of today Syndicated (from private investors) on nearly all deals so understands the financing side of things well Say hi to him at: https://www.realestateaccounting.co/
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Jun 25, 2021 • 18min
JF2488: 4 Changes Investors Need to Make Now with Brian Boyd
Managing Attorney, Brian Boyd, started representing contractors at his practice when he decided to look into it further. Now, he’s looking for new investing deals daily. Brian talks about the potential tax changes this year as it relates to real estate investors, and things you should be doing now to avoid litigation. Brian Boyd Real Estate Background: Owner and managing attorney of Boyd and Will’s Legal Lawyer working on commercial litigation, real estate litigation, business advisement, and tax resolution Portfolio consist of 17 properties, and 24 doors Based in Franklin, TN Say hi to him at: https://www.boydlegal.co/
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad
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Jun 24, 2021 • 19min
JF2487: 3 Metrics You Need From Your Sponsors | Actively Passive Investing Show 47
Ever wonder what happens next after investing in a real estate syndication? Theo Hicks & Travis Watts talk in detail about what to expect from your sponsors monthly and quarterly after investing, the key items to look out for, and what tools to use to truly have the financial freedom of a passive investor. Best Ever Quote: “Do what you love, and outsource the rest.” -Travis Watts Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2021 • 17min
JF2486: 4 Key Takeaways from the National Rent Data Report | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
Today, Theo analyzes the May 2021 National Rent Data Report published by Apartment List. He breaks down the record-breaking growth we’ve seen in the past few months, how the markets are performing versus pre-pandemic projections, and which markets continue to boom through pandemic recovery. To listen to other Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and to download your FREE document, visit SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2021 • 27min
JF2485: 7,500 Units to 7.5 Years in Prison with Michael Morawski
Michael Morawski’s seemingly normal life was turned upside down the day he was charged with fraud charges. After ignoring some red flags of those around him, he ended up making business moves that he later found out were unlawful. Tune in to find out how overscaling, overpaying, and overleveraging landed him in prison, what he learned in those 7.5 years, and how he’s scaling his business now. Michael Morawski Real Estate Background: Coaching and Training businesses in the multifamily investor space 30 years of real estate experience Has previously raised $18MM, acquired $60MM in assets 4,000 apartments in 5 states & managed 7,500 units Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: www.mycoreintentions.com
Best Ever Book: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
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Jun 21, 2021 • 26min
JF2484: Turning Distressed Deals into Opportunity with Mark Stubler
When Mark Stubler realized he didn’t have full autonomy in his current position, he went full force into entrepreneurship. He talks about how he finds distressed deals, as well as his acquisition approach. Mark emphasizes his customer-minded focus on finding out his clients’ true needs to provide them real value, while still making great returns. Mark Stubler Real Estate Background: Founder of Joe Homebuyer 5 years of experience Portfolio consist of 100+ flips, & 500+ transactions (wholesale, flip, wholetails) Based in South Jordan, UT Say hi to him at: https://joehomebuyer.com/ Best Ever Book: The Rhythm of Life
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Jun 20, 2021 • 27min
JF2483: The Pro-Athlete’s 7 Step Guide to Entrepreneurship| Best of Best Ever
In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we talk to three ex-pro athletes from the NFL and the NBA. Carl Banks talks about his biggest business flop, what he took away from that, and his best advice for entrepreneurs. Marvin Washington gives us practical tips for planning ahead, forming successful habits, and self-reflecting for constant improvement. Lastly, Jay Williams tells us the benefits of creating your own group of board members for accountability and feedback, as well as the importance of reinventing ourselves consistently. Carl Banks NFL Founded G-III over two decades ago, and responsible for bringing back the iconic starter satin jacket The Carl Banks Foundation - raises money for a variety of causes, most notably autism research Episode #1206
Marvin Washington NFL Crusader for the healing power of cannabis and getting the league to consider the benefits Involved in a hemp-derived CBD product company, Isodiol, where he leads the promotion of their IsoSport line. Episode #1196
Jay Williams NBA Multi-talented ESPN college basketball analyst and motivational speaker Turned a life-altering motorcycle accident into an opportunity to reinvent himself Episode #1169
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Jun 19, 2021 • 23min
JF2482: 6 Steps to Get Started Faster with Antonio Cucciniello
After buying his first triplex in 2019, Antonio Cucciniello was hooked in the real estate world. In this episode, Antonio and Theo Hicks discuss why it took him so long to jump in and invest, how he grew his business with TikTok through the pandemic, and the 6-step process he teaches to get started faster. Antonio Cucciniello Real Estate Background: Senior Software Engineer on the innovation team at Kinesso 1 year of real estate experience Portfolio consist of 3 rentals, 7 units; 2 duplexes and a triplex Based in Austin, TX Say hi to him at: Investarters https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_ya0_tg51lnj7VVvfJuXw TikTok @investarters Best Ever Book: Raising Private Capital Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2021 • 25min
JF2481: 7 Benefits of Investing in Fourplexes with Steve Olson
Steve Olson got his start in real estate while still in college, and he never looked back. In this episode, Theo Hicks talks with Steve about the pros of investing in built-to-rent fourplexes. Steve gives us an inside look at the fourplex business model, advantages of fourplexes vs. other real estate investments, and how they ensure they’ll be offering a great deal to their investors. Steve Olson Real Estate Background: Director of sales for Fourplex Investment Group (FIG) 17 years of real estate investing experience FIG Portfolio consist of 4000+ units Based in Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: www.fig.us Best Ever Book: What it Takes Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices