

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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Jun 18, 2020 • 20min
JF2116: 3 Factors On A Schedule K-1 Tax Report | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In this insightful discussion, Theo Hicks, a seasoned expert in apartment syndications, dives deep into the Schedule K-1 tax report, essential for passive investors. He breaks down how investors can interpret vital sections of the K-1, including key elements that influence net rental income and tax deductions. Theo also shares insights on the relationship between capital accounts and preferred returns. With practical tools and strategies highlighted, he equips investors with the knowledge to optimize their tax benefits and understand their financial performance better.

Jun 17, 2020 • 19min
JF2115: COVID-19 Impact On June Rent | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
COVID-19 has been kind of quiet lately in the media due to all the protesting but today we are going to share with you how it has still impacted the rent collections for landlords in June and we will also be sharing the forecast of future rent collections. 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

Jun 16, 2020 • 23min
JF2114: Creating A Deal Through Nurturing With Robbie Faithe & Tosh Hoshino
Robbie & Tosh, are partners who have 13 years of combined experience. They share a story in finding a mobile park deal that was attained by nurturing a relationship over an extended period of time. You will learn how they determine if a mobile home park is a good deal or not and what they like to focus on. Robbie Faithe & Tosh Hoshino Real Estate Background: Robbie has 11 years experience in real estate Tosh has 2 years in real estate Robbie current holdings consist of 66 doors mix with single family, Multi-family, & a Mobile Park Tosh has 59 units under management including 1 single family From Albuquerque, NM Say hi to him at: www.Robbiefaithe.com Best Ever Book: Everything Store, Pitch Anything
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Find out where you want to be, and find a mentor who is crushing it. Listen to podcasts, and always educate yourself. ” - Robbie & Tosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2020 • 29min
JF2113: Locking In Deals With Jesse Fragale
Jesse is a real estate agent and broker working in the commercial space. He is also an investor with experience in student rentals, single-family rentals, and apartments. Jesse also gives some ideas on how being a real estate agent can help you find good deals and shares with you a specific line he uses to lock in good deals. Jesse Fragale Real Estate Background: A commercial real estate broker and investor 10 years of real estate investing experience Located in Toronto, Canada Say hi to him at: https://www.avisonyoung.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Noone is looking to sell but when you have an offer in front of them, maybe they are looking to sell.” - Jesse Fragale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2020 • 17min
JF2112: Verifying Applicants Through Software With Stephen Arifin
Stephen is the founder of The Closing Docs, a software company based in Seattle that provides automated income verification for property managers and lenders. He explains how he evolved his software over time to cater towards property managers, he explains how they started inserting certain pieces of data to help provide more clarity and reliability for the lenders and managers. Stephen Arifin Real Estate Background: Founder of The Closing Docs, a software company based in Seattle that provides automated income verification for property managers and lenders They handle income verification for over 600,000 properties and growing Based in Seattle, WA Say hi to him at https://www.theclosingdocs.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “We’ve tried a lot of things to find what works and now we see a compliance rate of 97%” - Stephen Arifin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2020 • 22min
JF2111: Going From Duplex to 89-Units With Brock Mogensen
Brock is 2 years into real estate and essentially started after seeing his dad owning 2 duplexes and how it can help with your income. His first deal was a house hack on a duplex and afterward, he saw the potential and took off running. Now he has a portfolio consisting of an 89-unit apartment, 20,000 sq ft of retail space, and 18,000 sq ft office space. Brock Mogensen Real Estate Background: Principal at Smart Asset Capital Portfolio: 89 unit apartment, 20,000 sq ft of retail space, and 18,000 sq ft office space Investing in real estate for 2 years Located in Milwaukee, WI Say hi to him at: www.smartassetcapital.com Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Partner with people that lack your strong suit and vice versa because I think those are the best partnerships where each can complement each other” - Brock Mogensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2020 • 19min
JF2110: Actively Investing Part-Time With Aundrea Newbern
Aundrea is a full-time internal audit executive who is a part-time real estate investor spending about 8 hrs a week managing properties and when acquisition mode, she spends about 15-20 hrs a week. All of her deals were 100% on her own without any partners. Aundrea Newbern Real Estate Background: Works full-time as an internal audit executive with a mortgage company Started investing in 2016 Current portfolio value is slightly under $3M, all deals are 100% self-financed Based in Brunswick, Georgia Say hi to her at blueprintrealestateinvestment@gmail.com Best Ever Book: The power of habit
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Always, every day I’m looking for a deal.” - Aundrea Newbern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2020 • 19min
JF2109: Launching A Thought Leadership Platform | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In this episode of Syndication School, Theo, will be going over the topic of how to create your own thought leadership platform. He will be going over how to successfully launch your platform and how to continue to grow it. 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

Jun 10, 2020 • 20min
JF2108: Tips To Nail Your Podcast Interview | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In this episode Theo will be talking about branding and specifically going over how to nail your podcast interview. He will be giving tips from his experience in interviewing dozens of guest on our show. 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

Jun 9, 2020 • 26min
JF2107: Brothers Working Together With Chris & Ashton Levarek
Chris & Ashton are brothers and the owners of Valkere Investment Group, LLC a multi family real estate investment firm. These brothers explain how they were able to grow their business through raising capital, to doing their first deal, and tips on being able to overcome inexperience. Chris & Ashton Levarek Real Estate Background: Owners of Valkere Investment Group, LLC a multifamily real estate investment firm Currently have 42-units Chris is from Phoenix, AZ Ashton is from Portland, Oregon Say hi to them at:https://www.valkeregroup.com/
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Networking is very important, find the person who is connected and it will make your job easier.” - Chris & Ashton Levarek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices