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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Nov 14, 2021 • 40min
JF2630: 3 Disruptive Trends in Real Estate with Neal Bawa #SkillsetSunday
Data obsessed, Neal Bawa, successfully created the super value add strategy to combine data and analytics with current trends to make the most informed future investing decisions. Today, Neal is talking about why real estate is the most inefficient asset, what he believes the future of real estate investing should be, and how Covid is altering current rent prices. Neal Bawa Real Estate Background: Previous episode #1298
Real estate developer with a $500M portfolio of 22 projects in 10 states Approximately 3,300 units of multifamily, student housing, industrial & self storage, in 10 states Founder of a real estate community with over 30,000+ members Based in San Francisco Bay Area, CA Say hi to him at: https://grocapitus.com/
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Nov 13, 2021 • 26min
JF2629: How to Vertically Integrate for Optimal Scalability with Chris Pomerleau
Chris Pomerleau got his start in real estate with a single family flip that took over a year to complete. Now, he specializes in multifamily in 7 different states with over 2,500 units. Today, Chris is talking about keeping his long-term investors happy with clear communication, how to identify consistent markets, and advice for someone getting into commercial real estate without a proven track record. Chris Pomerleau Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor 8 years of experience actively doing syndications and JV multifamily assets Current portfolio consists of 2,500 units with $190M in assets under management Based in Omaha, NE Say hi to him at: www.ParkAveInvesting.com
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Nov 12, 2021 • 27min
JF2628: Laying the Groundwork for your First Syndication with Tim Vest
With a background in technology, Tim Vest’s first step into real estate was land development. Now, he’s involved as a GP, LP, KP, in several multifamily syndications. Today, Tim is talking about the importance of having an exit strategy, why he became an LP before becoming a GP, and why he spent a whole year laying the groundwork before his first syndication. Tim Vest Real Estate Background: Full time Technology Manager for a large bank and investor Involved as a KP, GP and LP in multifamily syndications, and in a number of JV opportunities in some single family and small multifamily deals Current portfolio includes 4 Single Family homes, 319 units as an GP and over 800 units total as a GP/LP Based in Huntersville, NC Say hi to him at: https://harvestpg.com
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Nov 11, 2021 • 25min
JF2627: 5 Ways to Align Your Investments to Achieve Your Goals | Actively Passive Investing Show 67
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses how to identify your goals, and actually reach them through your investments in 5 steps. He talks about identifying lifestyle vs. financial goals, honing in on a strategy specific to those goals, and how to know which form of investing fits best with your ideal lifestyle. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2021 • 26min
JF2626: 5 Parameters to Qualify Syndicators with Ruth Hiller
Ruth Hiller is no novice when it comes to multifamily investing, as the 3rd generation of investors in her family. Now she’s syndicating her own deals all across the US. Ruth is discussing how she became an accidental businesswoman, investor tax benefits you may not know about, and how her mentorship program skyrocketed her success. Ruth Hiller Real Estate Background: Full time multifamily investor and syndicator Syndicator in one multifamily deal in Texas 143 doors, passively involved in 8 syndications totalling over 1900 doors, 50% co-owner of 118 unit multifamily in Los Angeles, CA, and 20% owner in NYC retail space Based in Boulder, CO Say hi to her at: www.yesmfnow.com
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Nov 9, 2021 • 30min
JF2625: Why Your Mindset is Your Most Valuable Asset Pt. 2 with Nate Barger
Nate Barger continues the conversation today on mindset, comfort zone, and goal setting. He’s talking about how selling drugs helped him learn how to scale his investments, the moment he realized he was over-leveraged, and how he made his way out of being nearly bankrupt. Nate Barger Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 16 years experience Actively involved as Syndicator, Syndication, Apartment Owner, Hotel Owner, Warehouse, Office 1500+ current doors. Own over 100 million dollars assets under management. 4 hotels including a Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: www.NateBarger.com
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Nov 8, 2021 • 33min
JF2624: Why Your Mindset is Your Most Valuable Asset Pt. 1 with Nate Barger
After spending time in prison for selling drugs, Nate Barger knew he had to switch gears. That’s when he found real estate and realized the mindset shift that had to take place in order to succeed. In this first episode of a two part series, Nate talks to us about how he created his own reality, transitioning from growing his assets to giving back, and the importance of goal setting for success. Nate Barger Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor 16 years experience Actively involved as Syndicator, Syndication, Apartment Owner, Hotel Owner, Warehouse, Office 1500+ current doors. Own over 100 million dollars assets under management. 4 hotels including a Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: www.NateBarger.com
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Nov 7, 2021 • 29min
JF2623: Managing the Manager and the Use of KPIs with Gary Lipsky #SkillsetSunday
Serial entrepreneur, Gary Lipsky, started his entrepreneurial journey in college with a meal delivery service. Now, he has $41M of multifamily assets under management. Today, Gary is talking with us about the KPIs he uses for assets and employees, how to effectively manage your staff, and his favorite accountability tools to keep his team on track. Gary Lipsky Real Estate Background: Full-time, 19 yrs, active syndicator in multifamily GP on 4 properties, and an LP on another 7 properties $41MM AUM in multifamily, as well as some single family flips ($7MM) Based in Manhattan Beach, CA Say hi to him at: www.breakofdaycapital.com
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Nov 6, 2021 • 34min
JF2622: From Physical Therapist to Full Time Syndicator with Lee Yoder
After Leaving his corporate job in 2016, Lee Yoder decided to go all in with real estate. What started as house flipping quickly turned into full time apartment syndicating. Lee is sharing how he scaled from a duplex to over 100 units and the biggest challenges doing so, how he gets most of his investors through referrals, and his best tips for finding the most valuable use of your time and outsourcing the rest. Lee Yoder Real Estate Background: Full time apartment syndicator Currently acquiring 40-100 unit apartment buildings Portfolio includes a 45 unit, 47 unit, and 96 unit building Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: threefoldrei.com
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Nov 5, 2021 • 24min
JF2621: Current Commercial Real Estate Trends with Eli Randel
Growing up in real estate, Eli Randel has always been engulfed in the industry. Now, he’s the Chief Strategy Officer for the industry’s fastest growing marketplace. Today, Eli is talking with us about short and long term strategy, current commercial real estate trends, and how to determine your next investment strategy. Eli Randel Real Estate Background: Chief Strategy Officer at Crexi, the commercial real estate industry's fastest-growing marketplace, data, and technology platform 10+ years experience in residential and commercial real estate at Blackstone and other top networks Based in Raleigh, North Carolina Say hi to him at: https://www.crexi.com/ Best Ever Book: Shoe Dog Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
