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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Oct 25, 2021 • 34min
JF2610: Raising Rent $400 on Day 1 with Yomesh Deliwala
Coming from the tech world, Yomesh Deliwala started his investing career by investing in townhomes. From humble beginnings, he grew his portfolio steadily over time. Today, Yomesh is sharing 5 key items that attracted him to his first syndication, the top 3 reasons he was able to raise rent on day 1, and how he’s able to offer his investors 25-30% returns. Yomesh Deliwala Real Estate Background: Full time IT Executive aiming to go full time in real estate owner, operator and syndicator, passively investing in 3 deals, Co-GP in 2 deals (336 units total), leap operator in 3 deals (419 units), multifamily (value add and ground up development), and 100,000 square foot storage (ground up development) Based in Charlotte, NC Say hi to him at: www.Exponential-equity.com
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Oct 24, 2021 • 44min
JF2609: Scaling Self Storage with Joe Evangelisti #SkillsetSunday
With a start in construction, Joe Evangelisti now runs several self-sustaining self storage businesses. On today’s #SkillsetSunday, Joe is telling us how he created efficient and scalable business models, why he skipped multifamily and went straight to self storage, and why raising rents is much easier with self storage tenants than multifamily tenants. Joe Evangelisti Real Estate Background: CEO of 3 different companies. Legacy Developers (Self Storage Development), Mammoth Conversions (Digital Marketing), and Hero Home Buyers (Wholesale) Has been investing in real estate for 15+ years, actively and passively Focusing more on self storage development with multiple Class A facilities breaking ground within the next few months Based in Haddonfield, NJ Say hi to him at: elevatewithjoe.com
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Oct 23, 2021 • 27min
JF2608: Lessons Learned from $25M to $250M AUM in 2 Years with Brian Adams #SituationSaturday
When Brian Adams went from $25M assets under management to $250M in 2 years, his biggest challenge was managing that growth. What fell through the cracks was his investor experience, and he ended up with some not-so-happy investors. Today, Brian is sharing his biggest mistake with his investor communication and his business model, what his investor journey looks like now, and what you should be doing today to scale efficiently. Brian Adams Real Estate Background: Full-time in commercial real estate 11 years of experience Portfolio consist of 2.7M square feet; $400M gross asset value; 14 markets Based in Nashville, TN Say hi to him at: www.excelsiorgp.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2021 • 29min
JF2607: From the Music Industry to Multifamily with Rich Frierson
With a background in music producing, Rich Frierson decided to go into real estate when he saw the profits he was capable of earning. Now, he’s the go-to for many others in the music industry. Rich is discussing how he balances his relationships with lenders and owners alike, how he is able to buy these properties on short sales, and his expectations for what the multifamily market might bring in 2022. Richard Frierson Real Estate Background: Full time career as a music publisher Currently focused on multifamily units in the Bronx and Mt. Vernon areas of New York Current properties acquired through short sales and negotiated for 65% of ARV Developed a screening process to deliver consistently good tenants Based in Washington, DC Say hi to him at: https://www.10flipcommandments.com
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Oct 21, 2021 • 21min
JF2606: Implications of Investing in Stocks vs. Real Estate| Actively Passive Investing Show 64
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses why it’s so important to find a CPA that specializes in what you do, implications of investing in the stock market vs. real estate, why he believes depreciation is the key to all tax deductions, and the benefits of being a real estate professional. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021 • 22min
JF2605: The Impact of Inflation on Multifamily, Investors, and Other Assets with Travis Watts
Travis Watts is joining us today to discuss inflation and how Covid has affected the market. Travis is talking about what might significantly impact real estate markets in the near future, how to mitigate fixed renewal rates for non-residential properties, and 3 ways real estate investors can make money in this climate. Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify | Deal Maker Mentoring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021 • 21min
JF2604: The 4 Steps to Syndication with Bastian Kneuse
Born and raised in Germany, Bastian Kneuse played professional basketball and worked in finance before pursuing multifamily properties. He now works a full time job, and still makes just as much time to work on his real estate career. Today, Bastian is talking about passively investing while also working on his own syndications, 4 steps to syndicating deals, and his innovative idea for adding value to his tenants as well as the community. Bastian Kneuse Real Estate Background: W2 job in finance for a bank, but spends just as much, if not more, time on real estate Currently passively invested in 3 multifamily deals in Houston, Phoenix, and Oklahoma equaling about 350 doors Based in San Francisco, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkneuse/
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Oct 18, 2021 • 21min
JF2603: Finding Partners & Creating a Team with Stony Stonebraker
Although Stony Stonebraker wasn’t able to invest in real estate until after retirement, he went all in and is now a GP. Today, Stony is talking about his experience finding partners and creating a solid team, his due diligence process, and his main hesitation when looking at different asset classes. Stony Stonebraker Real Estate Background: Started his career with NASA in the Apollo space program Currently full time commercial real estate investor Invested in over 1,000 multifamily units in Florida and Texas Based in Miami, FL Say hi to him at: PassivoREI.com
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Oct 16, 2021 • 22min
JF2601: Becoming a Full Time Passive Investor with Travis Watts
Growing up with a frugal upbringing, Travis Watts knew how to be careful with his money and live within his means. Now, he’s a full time passive investor and helps other busy professionals do the same. Today, Travis is sharing his best advice for investors that may not have the capital for big investments yet, resources for the new investor, and how he deals with skepticism in the industry. Travis Watts Real Estate Background: Director of Investor Relations for Ashcroft Capital Full time LP investor Say hi to him at: https://ashcroftcapital.com/travis/
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Oct 15, 2021 • 30min
JF2600: The Financial Advisor's Guide to Passive Investing with Jim Pfeifer
Jim Pfeifer spent most of his professional career as an educator before becoming a full time passive investor. Now, he helps educate others on how to do the same. Jim is sharing his 4-step sponsor screening process, today’s hottest asset class, and red flags you may not recognize at first glance. Jim Pfeifer Real Estate Background: Full time, passive commercial investor Currently invested in over 60 passive investments Founder of a Community that educates people about passive syndication investing and offers networking with other like minded people Based in Columbus, OH Say hi to him at: www.leftfieldinvestors.com
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