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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Jan 31, 2021 • 22min
JF2343: Networking Is A Skill With Ryan Groene #SkillsetSunday
Ryan is a returning guest from the previous episode JF1999 so be sure to check it out to get a full idea of Ryans background in real estate because today Ryan is going to be going into the importance of networking and why you should focus on this skill to improve your real estate business. Ryan Groene Real Estate Background: Full-time mobile home park owner and operator Has owned 7 mobile home parks totaling in 300 spaces A previous guest on episode JF1999
Based in Charleston, SC Say hi to him at ryan.groene55@gmail.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “The old saying really is true - Your network is your net worth” - Ryan Groene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2021 • 25min
JF2342: Military Couple Powers Through Real Estate With Lindsey Meringer & Amanda Schneider
Lindsey Meringer and Amanda Schneider are the power couple of the month with Lindsey being a green beret and an operator in the 10th special forces group, and Amanda was also in the military and later decided to become a full-time real estate agent. They began their journey into the world of real estate in 2016 and currently have a portfolio of 5 single-family rentals, a triplex, and working on growing their portfolio even more. Lindsey Meringer & Amanda Schneider Real Estate Background: Lindsey is an operator in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), a green beret Amanda is a full-time real estate agent They started their real estate journey in 2016 Portfolio consists of 5 single-family rentals, a Triplex, and currently working on a duplex to turn into a 5 unit They have added 11 doors in the past 12 months with 14 overall with the goal of reaching 20 by end of 2020 Based in Colorado Springs, CO Say hi to them at: www.TheVeteranREaltor.com Best Ever Book: The One Thing
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Both mentorship and your community is important.” - Lindsey Meringer & Amanda Schneider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2021 • 22min
JF2341: Starting Off Fast With Chris Thomas
Chris Thomas is a full-time short-term rental investor with two and half years of experience and quickly built a portfolio of 257 rentals, and managing 70 others. He has a great story of what hard work can get you in a short time period. Chris Thomas Real Estate Background: Full-time short term rental investor 2.5 years of experience Portfolio consist of 257 rentals, 70 managed Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at www.getchristhomas.com Best Ever Book: Build to Sell Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Never lose money on a deal. Reverse engineer every deal to make sure you minimize your risk.” - Chris Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2021 • 29min
JF2340: Top 10 Markets To Buy Multifamily in 2021 | Actively Passive Investing Show With Theo Hicks & Travis Watts
Today Theo and Travis are talking about the current Top 10 markets for investment in multifamily property. This list is based on the annual “Emerging Trends in Real Estate” report prepared by PwC and Urban Land Institute. Travis and Theo also highlight additional takeaways from the report. This information will be helpful for both passive and active investors looking to expand their portfolio in 2021. https://joefairless.com/top-10-markets-to-buy-multifamily-in-2021/ 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
Jan 27, 2021 • 19min
JF2339: Where Did Most People Move in 2020?| Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In today's Syndication School episode, Theo Hicks shares a list of places where most people moved to in 2020. The list is based on the U-Haul report that shows which destinations had the highest net gain of one-way trips made by people who rented U-Haul trucks. Listen to this episode. And while this information doesn’t reflect the full picture of migration happening within the USA, it still gives us a pretty clear idea of which markets are growing and which ones are declining. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2021 • 29min
JF2338: Laid Off to 200 Single Family Homes With Sakar Kawle
Sakar is originally from India and immigrated here in 1997 to pursue MS in Clemson University. He is a full-time real estate investor who started back in 2000 after being laid off. He now has 20 years of experience and a portfolio of 200 single-family homes so some would say his “laid off” was a blessing. Sakar Kawle Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor since 2001 20 years of investing experience Portfolio consists of 200 single-family rentals Based in Ellicott City, MD Say hi to him at www.premiumcashflow.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “You will find the scalability plays in the investors favor the more you study multifamily ” - Sakar Kawle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2021 • 27min
JF2337: 4 Decades Of Real Estate Experience With Paul Montelongo
Paul is a full-time investor and entrepreneur with 40 years of real estate experience and a portfolio of 555 units. Paul started when he was 17 years old and through the course of his career he did the whole gambit; wholesale, single-family, fix and flip, etc… and now he focuses on multi-unit-properties. Paul Montelongo Real Estate Background: Full-time Investor and entrepreneur 40 years of real estate experience Portfolio consists of 555 Units Based in San Antonio, TX Say hi to him at www.PaulMontelongo.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Get a mentor, I’ve been fortunate to have 3 mentors in my career” - Paul Montelongo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2021 • 23min
JF2336: Understanding The Numbers With Sylvia Inks #SkillsetSunday
Sylvia Inks is a business coach, finance expert, and speaker who teaches small business owners how to make sense of their numbers so they know what to do differently and build multiple profitable income streams. Sylvia Inks Real Estate Background: Business coach, finance expert, and speaker Focuses on teaching small business owners how to build multiple income streams Author of a #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur - Blueprint for building a solid, profitable business” Based in Raleigh, NC Say hi to her at www.smifinancialcoaching.com/bestevershow Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “I constantly see small business owners make the same 5 expensive mistakes” - Sylvia Inks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2021 • 23min
JF2335: Focusing On BRRRR With Anam & Aamir Hashambhai
Anam and Aamir Hashambhai are a husband and wife team. Anam is a marketing director for a local luxury auto group while Aamir runs a family dry cleaning business with several locations. They have been focusing on the BRRRR strategy, completing 19 properties so far, and have a goal of continued growth. Anam & Aamir Hashambhai Real Estate Background: Anam marketing director for a local luxury automotive group Aamir runs a family dry cleaning business operation with several locations They have 3 years of investing experience Their current experience is with purchasing 19 properties and have completed 15 BRRRR; currently have 4 going through BRRRR progress Based in Dallas, TX Say hi on Instagram @rehabrental Best Ever Book: girls stop apologizing
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Get started and focus on creating the best product for the best price ” - Anam & Aamir Hashambhai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2021 • 24min
JF2334: Talking With Full-Time Investor Melissa Johnson
Melissa Johnson has been flipping houses in San Antonio, TX since 2003, growing and expanding the business into a thriving real estate investment operation. With over 1000 houses flipped, she has also built a portfolio of rental properties and real estate notes while raising five children. She provides coaching, support, and education for other high-level real estate investors nationwide. As co-founder of the San Antonio InvestHer meets up group and an active member of the Forbes Council on Real Estate, and the National Association of Women Business Owners, she is dedicated to the success and empowerment of women in business. Melissa Johnson Real Estate Background: Full-time real estate investor, and the Co-Founder of San Antonio InvestHer meetup group 17 years of real estate experience She has completed over 1000 flips and has a portfolio of rental properties and notes Based in San Antonio, TX Say hi to her at www.themelissajohnson.com Best Ever Book: Everything is Figureoutable
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Find a coach or a mentor” - Melissa Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
