

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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Mar 31, 2021 • 18min
JF2402: How to Increase Your Apartment's NOI | Syndication School With Theo Hicks
In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks, shares about ways to use technology to improve your multifamily investments. This is based on a great blog post that one of our contributors Veena Jetti. She wrote a really good blog post on how we can use technology to improve the experience of our residents at our multifamily investments, and improve the amount of money we can generate and turn them into money we can distribute to 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. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2021 • 35min
JF2401: Grow A High-Income Portfolio with Zach Haptonstall
Zach is the CEO & Co-Founder of Rise48 Equity, an experienced Multifamily Apartment investor, #1 Best Selling Author of "Success Habits of Super Achievers," and the Host & Founder of The Phoenix Multifamily Association. His passion for providing knowledge about financial freedom inspires him to provide passive income opportunities for investors and alike to use their time for more meaningful events such as spending time with families. Currently, he has now 420 units across five properties in Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale worth over $48MM. In today's episode, Zach will be going into details about his journey and challenges as a Multifamily Apartment investor and his advice on how he got to where he is today. Zach Haptonstall Real Estate Background: Founder & President of ZH Multifamily He is lead sponsor, general partner, and equity owner of over $35,000,000 worth of commercial real estate apartment buildings Portfolio consists of 308 units Based in Scottsdale, AZ Say hi to him at: www.ZHMultifamily.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: "As a passive investor, build your presence and get to know your market while investing with people who are local as they are familiar like you." – Zach Haptonstall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2021 • 21min
JF2400: A Millennial's Multifamily Success with John Stoeber
John Stoeber is the Principal at Kronos Investment Partners. At 26, he discovered his passion in real-estate investing. Experiencing the pain of rehabilitation, John scaled himself to multifamily. He is a “spreadsheet-driven guy,” who functions well in planning and finances. John is eager to expand his repertoire of investments to heavy-valued ads and venture into growing markets. In this episode, John gets into detail on transforming his failures into a multifamily success. John Stoeber Real Estate Background: Full-time in corporate finance and Full-time in real estate 3 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 2 multifamilies totaling 34 units Based in Denver, CO Say hi to him at: www.kronosinvestmentpartners.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “When analyzing your numbers, verify everything.” -John Stoeber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2021 • 24min
JF2399: Using Kindness And Discipline To Manage Life And Business With Cornelius Camp #SkillsetSunday
Cornelius was a podcast guest five years ago when he just started his journey as a realtor. Since then, he has worked with several brokerages. He also works as a school counselor full-time. Over the years, Cornelius has gained plenty of experience in time management and customer service. In this episode of #SkillsetSunday, he’ll be sharing his knowledge as well as some tips to manage a busy life efficiently. Cornelius Camp Real Estate Background: School counselor for Chicago Public Schools and a real estate agent 5 years of real estate experience Previous guest: JF220
Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: www.CluelessRealtor.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Kindness always wins no matter in business or in personal life” - Cornelius Camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2021 • 25min
JF2398: Niching Down By Writing A Book To 4x Your Conversion Rate With Max Keller
Operating in a crowded market has its challenges. In 2017, the return on Max’s adspend was growing smaller and smaller, and Max started looking for alternative ways of attracting clients in Dallas. Having a ton of competitors and the same list of clients as everyone else made him feel like he was worth a dime a dozen. That’s why he started niching down to the senior market and creating additional value for the deals with the help of a referral list and senior housing information. After a while, he wrote a book for his ideal client that helped him get exclusive deals and expanded his customer base. Max Keller Real Estate Background: Real estate investor, speaker, and mentor 5 years of real estate experience Max’s unique marketing approach landed him onstage with Robert Kiyosaki & the 2019 industry innovator of the year award Flipped over 100 houses Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: https://dealschasingyou.com/fairless Best Ever Book: Deep work
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I’m not trying to help the whole world; I’m trying to help the people that I’m most situated to add value to” - Max Keller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2021 • 24min
JF2397: From Instagram Posts To BP Podcast Host: Using Social Media To Grow Your Brand With Ashley Kehr
Ashley was studying to be an accountant. However, 6 months into the job she decided to change her career and took on a property management job. Soon after that, she started investing into duplexes while still managing properties. Last February, she managed 82 residential and 16 commercial units all while having a portfolio of her own. Now she owns 35 units with 2 other partners. Having an Instagram account helped her grow a community of like-minded investors and introduced her to many opportunities such as hosting a Bigger Pockets podcast show. Ashley Kehr Real Estate Background: Full time buy and hold investor 6 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 35 units; 17 properties all buy and hold Based in Buffalo, NY Say hi to her on Instagram @wealthfromrentals Best Ever Book: Your Not Listening
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “The best thing about social media for investors is the networking” - Ashley Kehr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2021 • 28min
JF2396: Passive Investing Strategies | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts
Today Theo and Travis will be answering their listeners’ questions and sharing their insights on investing in modern real estate development, like how important our entry cap rates versus exit cap rates in underwriting and how important are preferred returns. Rather than outsmarting the stock market, the best strategy is to mirror it in your portfolio — typically with investments based on market indexes — and afterward, sit back and see what happens. 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 for more info on groundbreaker.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2021 • 23min
JF2395: How to Manage Your Property Management Company | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
Theo Hicks dives deep into the themes of property management. Ensure that prior to hiring, you ask the right questions. Set expectations upfront with your management company in making sure they can accomplish the job AND have the willingness to accomplish it. Theo unpacks the five points in dealing with property management: How often do you want to interact with the management company? What types of reports do you want to receive from them? In what form would you want to receive these reports? What metrics should you be looking at? What other things can excellent asset managers do? Listen to this episode as Theo sheds a light onto these compelling questions! Weekly Performance Review Spreadsheet: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j17v0ib4euafbo0/Weekly%20Performance%20Review%20Template.xlsx?dl=0 Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2021 • 23min
JF2394: On Investor Relations and Strategic Marketing Initiatives and Business Operations with Charlie Stevenson
Charlie is an experienced business founder and passionate leader with a history of working in the marketing, travel, hospitality, and real estate investment industries. He is the founding partner of Akras Capital, a company that provides investment opportunities for those seeking passive income. He is currently scaling a real estate investment business focused on multifamily assets in inland growth markets across the US. Charlie is actively involved in the communities he resides, and serves as the local chapter leader for GoBundance, a Nationwide men’s and women’s group that supports “healthy, wealthy men and women leading balanced and epic lives.” In today’s episode, Charlie will be going into details about his journey in real-estate. He will share some challenges on investor relations and their strategies in business and marketing. Charlie Stevenson Real Estate Background: Founding Partner of Akras Capital 3 years of multifamily investing Portfolio consists of 4 properties totaling 450 units Based in Boulder, CO Say hi to him at: www.akrascapital.com
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “If you try to go alone, you can go fast. But if you go together, you can go far. Go together and create a team. Don’t try to do it alone.” – Charlie Stevenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2021 • 30min
JF2393: How To Turn 6 Months Of No Business Into A Winning Streak With Anthony Mann
Anthony got started in real estate straight out of school. His parents were in business for over 40 years, so it was a natural progression. Anthony got his license in June 2007. First several months of his career were great. But once the market crashed, he didn’t have a single listing for 6 months. He took that time to build relationships and rapport with people who could help him with his work. The first property he sold gave him a chance to look at the investor side of the real estate world, and Anthony was hooked. Anthony Mann Real Estate Background: CEO of A Social Strategy 13 years of investing experience Portfolio consists of 200 flips & currently owns 43 properties Based in Huntington, NY Say hi to him at: https://zeroretainer.com/optin-page Best Ever Book: Pitch Anything - Oren Klaff
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I gave up a little bit of income in the short term to be guaranteed income for the rest of my life” - Anthony Mann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


