

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 17, 2021 • 20min
JF2480: Simplifying Investing in 4 Steps | Actively Passive Investing Show 46
Today we’re covering how to make investing simple in just 4 steps, with Theo Hicks and Travis Watts. Theo and Travis talk about the real reasons why you’re not meeting your goals, and how to overcome the “analysis paralysis”. They break down the step-by-step process to help you move the needle forward and take action. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2021 • 19min
JF2479: 8 Post-Pandemic Commercial Real Estate Trends | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In this episode Theo analyzes the Post Pandemic Investment Report by Marcus & Millichap. Tune in to learn about future, post-pandemic trends for commercial real estate as a whole, as well as each individual asset class. https://www.marcusmillichap.com/research/special-report/2021/05/post-pandemic-investment-trends-special-report 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 15, 2021 • 32min
JF2478: Rebuilding Your Business After a Crisis with Rob Mehta
Jumping full-time into real estate right out of college, Rob Mehta’s first move was house hacking. After founding two companies and surviving the 2006 housing crash, Mehta went on to make his biggest deal to date. Tune in to hear a broker’s perspective on rebuilding after the market crash, some similarities, and one major difference he sees in today’s housing environment. Rob Mehta Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 10 years of experience Portfolio consist of multifamily apartments Based in Miami, FL Say hi to him at: www.robmehtapartners.com
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Jun 14, 2021 • 26min
JF2477: Moving from Passive Investor to Active Syndicator with Kent Ritter
After spending 12 years as a management consultant and forming a circle of mentors, Kent decided it was time to start investing in real estate. Starting out as a passive and then active investor, he grew his career by building a portfolio of assets. Learn about how he got people to invest with him while he had little real estate experience, and how he built his portfolio of 440 doors in 3 states in just 5 years. Kent Ritter Real Estate Background: Managing Director at the multifamily private equity firm Birge & Held Asset Management 5 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of 440 doors in 3 states Based in Indianapolis, IN Say hi to him at: www.kentritter.com Best Ever Book: Think Again Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2021 • 36min
JF2476: 3 Strategies for Increasing Website Traffic & Conversion Rates | Best of the Best Ever
In this episode of Best of the Best Ever, we hear three perspectives on growing your website traffic and conversion rates from Neil Patel, Chris Dayley, and Melissa Johnson. Neil focuses on increasing traffic and conversions by SEO, keyword best practices, and avoiding the #1 mistake people make when building a website. Chris discusses what his company looks for in a strong website and how to minimize your resistance factors to increase your conversions. Lastly, Melissa discusses how she creates and promotes content to drive traffic to her website. Neil Patel Background: Marketing and online expert Top Influencer on the Web (Wall Street Journal) Top 10 Online Marketer (Forbes) 100 Most Brilliant Companies in the World (Entrepreneur Magazine) Top 100 Entrepreneur (President Obama) Chris Dayley Background: VP of site testing and optimization at Disruptive Advertising Started his agency, Dayley Conversion in 2014 that merged with Disruptive Advertising Helps businesses learn what users want on their website, through psychology based testing, and analytics Melissa Johnson Background: Full time real estate investor, and the Co-Founder of San Antonio InvestHer meetup group 17 years of real estate experience She has completed over 1000 flips, and has a portfolio of rental properties and notes Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2021 • 25min
JF2475: Building $160M in Assets Through Self Storage Investing with Scott Meyers
In this episode, Scott Meyers talks about his journey through self storage investing. What started as single family rentals quickly turned into self storage for less hassle and more freedom. He discusses the market, underwriting tips, and his secrets for adding value. Scott Meyers Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor for 3 years Portfolio consist of $160 Million in Assets under management - 13,000 self storage doors, 2.2M Square feet in 39 facilities nationwide Based in Indianapolis, IN Say hi to him at: www.selfstorageinvesting.com Best Ever Book: Traction Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2021 • 20min
JF2474: From Beginner to Full Time Investor in 3 Years with Austin Glanzer
Austin is the owner of Glanzair Properties and 717 Home Buyers. He began his real estate investing journey 3 years ago when he bought his first triplex. Austin talks about how he made his full-time real estate investing goals a reality by living below his means and making his money work for him, instead of constantly working for his money. Austin Glanzer Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor for 3 years Portfolio consists of 20 wholesales, 4 flips, and 2 house hacks Based in Lancaster, PA Say hi to him at: www.realestatejumpstart.com
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2021 • 25min
JF2473: 3 Consistent Themes of a Good Mentor: Actively Passive Investing Show with Theo Hicks & Travis Watts
Travis and Theo talk about how to find professional mentors and decipher if they’re right for you by listing 3 consistent themes of a good mentor. They discuss the potential downside of selecting the wrong mentor and what an incorrect mentor may look like. Best Ever Tweet: "Books are great, but people are better” -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 9, 2021 • 21min
JF2472: CBRE Americas Intentions Survey Results
In this episode, Theo breaks down the results of the CBRE Americas Intentions Survey. Theo talks about the 9 main takeaways from the survey as we look into what is currently happening in commercial real estate as well as potential future trends. 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 8, 2021 • 29min
JF2471: Double the Cash Flow with Creativity with Dan Odabashian
Coming from an online poker career to asking friends and family for funding for a syndication deal, getting creative is nothing new for Dan Odabashian. Dan learned to leverage relationships and go from traditional thinking to looking into alternative asset classes, trying to scale from day 1. He explains how an RV park and campground doubles the cash flow of a mobile home park and how he turned a historic old brewery into a 75-unit luxury apartment community. Dan Odabashian Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 10 years of real estate experience Portfolio ranges from small multi-units to large substantial development projects Based in Albany, NY Say hi to him at: dan@newscotlanddevelopment.com Best Ever Book: Raising Capital For Real Estate
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