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 4, 2021 • 40min
JF2589: Can You Really Buy Real Estate with Cryptocurrency? With Michael Waters
While investing in real estate, Michael Waters kept running into the same problem many other investors face as well - he was running out of cash quickly. That’s until he realized the huge pool of money sitting in the crypto world. Today, Michael is talking about how he’s bringing that money into the real world with some actual backing, legally funding with cryptocurrency, and how this method is leveling the real estate investing playing field. Michael Waters Real Estate Background: CTO of Quest Crypto (The world's first Real Estate Backed Cryptocurrency) and also a Full Time Real Estate Investor Co-Founder of 4RealEstateLeads and Co-Author of 4Real Estate Success Currently working on deals consisting of small hotels, commercial shopping centers, large apartment complexes and medical tourism projects to name a few Over 25 years of investing experience, with over 200 transactions Based in Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: https://questcrypto.com/ Best Ever Book: No BS Guide to Marketing 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 3, 2021 • 34min
JF2588: How to Reverse Engineer Your Pitch to Accelerate Your Funding with Brian Adams #SkillsetSunday
On today’s #SkillsetSunday, we’re talking to Brian Adams about reverse engineering your pitch in order to accelerate funding. Brian is discussing the 3 problems he’s focused on solving for investors, blindfold, commingled funds vs. syndications, and what you need to do before even making your pitch. Brian Adams Real Estate Background: Full-time in commercial real estate 11 years of experience Portfolio consist of 2.7M Sq Ft; $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 2, 2021 • 21min
JF2587: Transitioning from W2 Employee to FT Real Estate Investor with Steeve Breton #SituationSaturday
On today’s #SituationSaturday, we’re talking to Steeve Breton about how to make your transition from a W2 employee, to full-time in real estate, as smooth as possible. Steeve is sharing some action steps he took right out of the gate, what he took into account when he decided his timeline for leaving his W2 job, and how he juggled work, his side-hustle, and most importantly, family, to bring his vision to life. Steeve Breton Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor 10 years of real estate investing experience Syndicated 1,300 units in 5 states Based in Boston, MA Say hi to him at: www.velocitycap.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1, 2021 • 24min
JF2586: From Negative Net Worth to Financial Freedom in 2.5 Years with Bryce Robertson
Australian native, Bryce Robertson, made a goal of traveling the world while passively making money in the meantime. That’s when he began his journey into entrepreneurship. Bryce is sharing how he became financially free in 2.5 years with mobile home parks, the future of mobile home parks, and 3 main evaluations to take into consideration to remain profitable in this asset class. Bryce Robertson Real Estate Background: MHP Owner, operator, syndicator, educator. Self storage owners and managers. We manage all our properties through our property management company. Active investor with 8 years of experience $20M AUM Say hi to him at: PropertyWorkzUSA.com
Best Ever Book: Autobiography of a Yogi
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Sep 30, 2021 • 26min
JF2585: Current State of the Multifamily Market | Actively Passive Investing Show 61
In today’s episode of the Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis discusses a recent shocking US statistic, and what it means for the multifamily market moving forward. We’re diving into the 5 metrics you should pay attention to when looking at new deals, whether or not it’s a good time to invest, and the migration trends we’re starting to see since the pandemic. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2021 • 22min
JF2584: 3 Creative Ways to Find Motivated Sellers in Today’s Market with Dom Santaniello
After getting his real estate license, Dom Santaniello’s main goal was to make extra money on the side and help pay off his student loans. Since then, he’s dropped his corporate career and turned full-time real estate investor. Dom is sharing his insights for turning a side-hustle into a full-time business, 3 top tips for taking on private capital, and capturing motivated seller deals in 3 simple steps. Dom Santaniello Real Estate Background: Full time real estate investor 20+ Flips, 25+ Wholesale deals 20+ BRRR units - Average NET Profit per door is between $500 - $650/ month Based in Western Massachusetts Say hi to him at: https://www.naples-group.com/
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Sep 28, 2021 • 32min
JF2583: Finding Your Next Cash Flow Monster with Adam Craig
After starting a profitable online retail business right out of college, Adam Craig decided to get started in real estate investing with single family homes. Now, he says he may not buy another single family home again. Today, Adam is talking about buying in an “economic opportunity zone”, how the city is helping transform the area, and why he wouldn’t have found his next cash flowing monster of a property if he didn’t open his eyes to new asset classes. Adam Craig Real Estate Background: Actively involved in real investing for 9 years, including acquisition, rehab, leasing, and selling Since 2013 I have done 82 deals. About 20 flips and the rest rentals. Currently holds a portfolio valued at 7 million dollars with 51 doors which include 3 commercial buildings and the rest single family homes. Based in Cleveland, OH Say hi to him at: www.cleinvest.com
Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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Sep 27, 2021 • 27min
JF2582: The #1 Way to Avoid Problem Tenants with Chad Guziewicz
When Chad Guziewicz dealt with a problem tenant that poured tar down the drains, he knew he had to screen his tenants better. This led him to create Rentify, a tenant screening platform using bank data to confirm income, rent history, and more. Chad is sharing with us how he used to vet tenants and how Rentify vets tenants for him now, how much push back he gets from tenants using the software, and how the pandemic is causing a rise in fraud. Chad Guziewicz Real Estate Background: Tech Entrepreneur and CEO of Rentify - a tenant screening platform using bank data to confirm income, rent payment history and more Former apartment complex owner Based in Belleville, Ontario, Canada Say hi to him at: www.trustrentify.com & https://bit.ly/3AR9pzE use promo code fairless for 25% off your first report package Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2021 • 25min
JF2581: Top 3 Tips for Any Partnership with Mark & Tamiel Kenney #SkillsetSunday
When Mark and Tamiel Kenney got married in their early 20s, becoming business partners wasn’t even on their radar. Today, they’re talking about the challenges they faced early on in their partnership, how they structure their business for highest efficiency, balancing work and family, and the importance of communication in a partnership and in marriage. Mark & Tamiel Kenny Real Estate Background: Full time apartment investor and coach 25+ years of real estate investing experience, 8 years with larger multifamily Current portfolio consists of 9000+ units and $550M Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to them at: www.thinkmultifamily.com
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Sep 25, 2021 • 38min
JF2580: Why You Should Avoid Handshake Deals at All Costs with Kris Bennett #SituationSaturday
When Kris Bennett made a deal with a “mom and pop” self storage building, he had no idea the headache it would cause and the money he’d lose just to get out of it. Today, Kris tells us about the due diligence tasks and time period required for self storage units, the warning signs to look for before making a deal, and how he got out of this sticky situation. Kris Bennett Real Estate Background: One of two self-storage managing partners at PassiveInvesting.com 14 years of CRE investing experience Recently closed a 15k sf. self-storage facility and adding another 150 units, or 22,000 sf of climate-controlled units Under contract on 2 self-storage facilities in NC and CO totaling $18 million in price Based in Vacaville, CA Say hi to him at: PassiveInvesting.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rentify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
