

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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May 29, 2021 • 26min
JF2461: Building The Systems For A Successful Business With Pili Yarusi
Pili is a real estate syndicator and a coach. As a full-time mom herself, she is an advocate for moms in real estate, encouraging them and helping them go through the challenges of navigating the world of real estate investment. Pili and her husband have over $75mil in their portfolio. They focus on acquisition of large multifamily assets, and lately they’ve been building a system in order to simplify parts of their business. In this interview, Pili shares her process of collecting and transferring data from Google Sheets to the new system she uses. Pili Yarusi Real Estate Background: Full-time Mom, Real Estate Syndicator, Coach, and advocate for Mom’s in real estate 7 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 10 buildings totaling 900 units Based in Murfreesboro, TN Say hi to her at: www.yarusiholdings.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “Once you have the systems in place, it feels so good” - Pili Yarusi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2021 • 23min
JF2460: Using Data In Real Estate Investing Process With Aaron Norris
Aaron’s first experience with real estate happened when he was only 5 years old. Finding treasures in the properties that his father purchased was the coolest thing. Over the years, he tried a lot of different things until getting back into the real estate business. However, now he approaches it from the tech angle, using data to make the investing experience better for everybody. He also teaches real estate, data, and research to other real estate investors, helping many people use the data to better their businesses. Aaron Norris Real Estate Background: VP of market insights for PropertyRadar Started in real estate at 5 years old fixing houses with his fathers flipping business He is currently building his 12th build to rent property and has 20 years of experience in private construction notes Based in Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: www.propertyradar.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “I found that there are typically opportunities in any market; the question is how to structure the deal” - Aaron Norris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2021 • 15min
JF2459: The Three Different Types of Commercial Real Estate Funds | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts
Today Theo and Travis share the three different types of commercial real estate funds that you could possibly invest in today instead of focusing on apartment syndication deals. We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting 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

May 26, 2021 • 20min
JF2458: A Contrarian Perspective on Passive Investing In Apartment Syndication | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks shares a list of some of the reasons why some people may not want to invest in apartment syndication real estate and how you can potentially counteract the reasons when you're pitching your idea to other investors. 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

May 25, 2021 • 25min
JF2457: How to Leverage Infinity Banking to your Advantage with Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen
Anthony Faso is a self-proclaimed recovering CPA who transitioned his financing firm towards infinity banking when the global financial crisis happened on 2008. Cameron Christiansen was a small business owner whose life was changed after reading a book by Nelson Nash. Together, they help clients utilize an infinite banking strategy to secure cash-flowing assets and create a passive income. Initially, flipping raw land was something novel and rigorous to finances for them. Infinity banking is not just for you but also something you want to leave as a legacy for the next generations to come. Today, Anthony and Cameron discuss on how to leverage infinity banking to achieve your goals. Anthony and Cameron Christiansen | Real Estate Background Full-time financial advising 10 years experience in real estate Cameron’s portfolio consists of raw land Anthony’s portfolio consists of flipping raw land and rentals Based in Las Vegas, NV Say hi to him at: www.infinitewealthconsultants.com/bestever Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “Nobody's going to care more about your money than you.” –Anthony Faso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2021 • 24min
JF2456: From Pharmacist to Coach and Real Estate Investor with Ketan Patel
Ketan Patel is a high-performance coach, capital raiser, and real estate investor who started as pharmacist. Thinking about finding another source of income instead of relying on a corporate job, he decided to buy single-family units but realized how it was not the way to achieve his goals—the idea of syndication and capital raising daunted him. Ketan never runs from challenges; not having money to problematic tenants, he decided to take things at his hands and formulated a strategy that would propel him to success. In this episode, Ketan discussed the compelling journey of an immigrant to a syndication extraordinaire. Ketan Patel | Real Estate Background: A high-performance coach and capital raiser 8 years of real estate investing experience Has raised over $10M for syndications Based in Boston, MA Say hi to him at: www.ketanpatel.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “If the deal did not work out or something bad happened, it’s not the end of the world. Everyone will learn and be better next time.” –Ketan Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2021 • 30min
JF2455: Real-Estate Investing through Property Analysis with Anton Ivanov #SkillsetSunday
Anton is a full-time real-estate investor who, with his wife, climbed their way to success. They built their 40-unit portfolio through their savings – no partners, no syndications, or creative financing. Anton started buying single-family properties then recently transitioned to multifamily properties in Kansas City, Missouri Market to scale their portfolio faster. He relies on fundamental indicators, economic population and job growth, in high-growth and depressed markets to decide which market he wanted to dip his toe into. In today's #SkillsetSunday episode, Anton dives into a discussion to dissect his thought processes to build a stable and robust portfolio – by utilizing property analysis. Anton Ivanov Real Estate Background: Entrepreneur, software engineer, and founder of DealCheck.io 7 years of real estate investing experience Portfolio consists of small multi-family and single-family rentals totaling to 40 units Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: www.dealcheck.io
Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “Being sensitive to your tenants is the way to maintain your relationship. You create a positive environment, you are on their side, and if something bad happens, you will work with them.” -- Anton Ivanov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2021 • 23min
JF2454: Finding Stability And Security With Real Estate With Eng Taing
Eng Taing was born in Thailand in a refugee camp. Growing up, his background gave him a strong push to seek more and hustle in order to achieve success. When Eng grew up, he started looking for ways to invest his money. He disliked the stock market for its volatility, and the crash of 2007 proved him right. So Eng put his money into a triplex which gave him a predictable and stable income. He scaled his business by becoming a limited partner in syndicates, and now he helps other investors do the same. Eng Taing Real Estate Background: CEO and Founder of Touzi (Toe-Zee) Capital Born in a refugee camp in Thailand 12 years of investing experience Touzi Capital portfolio consist of 625 units with $85M under management Based in San Francisco, CA Say hi to him at: www.touzicapital.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “I gravitate towards those who are open to sharing and educating ” - Eng Taing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2021 • 24min
JF2453: Passing The Real Estate Mentorship Torch With Dan Tokayer
Dan started working in real estate right out of college. He put together the money he made doing odd jobs, invited two other investors, and purchased a property in Manhattan. He fixed the property, refinanced it, and made his money back within the next couple of years. Thanks to his networking skills, he learned a lot of insider information about refinancing and flipping, so he managed to make a hefty profit relatively quickly. Twenty years later, Dan’s investments amount to $80 million, and he owns 850 units. He now mentors aspiring investors and helps them acquire wealth by investing wisely. Dan Tokayer Real Estate Background: Founder of Simplicity Capital 21+ years of real estate experience Has acquired, operated, and invested in $80 million of commercial real estate across 850 units Based in New Jersey Say hi to him at: www.simplicitycap.com Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching Best Ever Tweet: “When the market is bad, that should be the best time to raise money because things are substantially cheaper” - Dan Tokayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2021 • 18min
JF2452: Accredited Investors vs Qualified Purchasers | Actively Passive Show with Theo Hicks & Travis Watts
Today Theo and Travis share the differences between Accredited Investors and Qualified Purchasers. Click here to know more about our sponsors RealEstateAccounting.co thinkmultifamily.com/coaching We also have a Syndication School series about the “How To’s” of apartment syndications and be sure to download your FREE document by visiting SyndicationSchool.com. Thank you for listening and I will talk to you tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices