

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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May 11, 2020 • 23min
JF2077: Coronavirus and Asset Protection With Brian Bradley
Brian Bradley is a returning guest from episode JF1811. He has been in law for over a decade and in this episode, he wants to help you understand the best ways to protect your assets and also give some advice specific to today's coronavirus pandemic. Brian T. Bradley Real Estate Background: Asset Protection Attorney for Investors, Self-Made Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, High-Risk Professionals, and Affluent Families Sets up systems and strategic teams for our client's asset protection and wealth management Based in Portland, OR Say hi to him at https://btblegal.com/
Best Ever Book: Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Plan before you need it, don’t wait till after an attack happens.” -Brian Bradley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2020 • 25min
JF2076: Selling Million Dollar Real Estate With Cynthia Cummins
Cynthia is the owner of Kindred SF Homes and she has 33 years of real estate experience. The houses she deals with have an average price point of $1.5 million which can create high emotions and interfere with your decision making. She shares what has helped her sell multiple million-dollar homes through a process of creating, nurturing, and continually finding new ways to build strong relationships which in return create valuable referrals. Cynthia Cummins Real Estate Background: Owner, Kindred SF Homes. From San Francisco, California. With 33 years of experience in Real Estate. In the last 3 years, she’s sold $80M in San Francisco Real Estate She has a popular blog called Real Estate Therapy where she writes about her passion, Secrets about how transaction and transformation meet in real estate. Say hi to her at www.realestatetherapy.org Best Ever Book: Lincoln and the Bardoe? Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Having a bigger vision for people and a longer-term view is what makes all the difference” - Cynthia Cummins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2020 • 25min
JF2075: Part-Time Real Estate Investor Benefits With Erik Schaumann
Erik is a part-time real estate investor who began in single-family rentals in 2012, and since then he has bought 12 homes and is involved in multiple limited partnership deals and has a portfolio of $1.7M. Erik has been able to leave his W-2 by being a part-time investor and has continued to be a part-time investor because he has recently traveled the world with his family. He shares with you what you should be asking yourself when it comes to leaving your W-2. Erik Schaumann Real Estate Background: Part-time real estate investor Began investing in single-family home rentals in 2012 while he was living overseas in Brunei, working for Shell Oil Company Over his investing career, he has bought 12 homes and sold 3 Is currently invested in multiple LP syndication deals with over $1.7 million in AUM Because of his REI passive cash flow, he was able to retire from his oil company job after 20 years and travel the world with his wife and 6 children Based in Orem, Utah Say hi at etsenterprisesllcATyahoo.com and www.8suitcases Best Ever Book: 5am Revolution Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Be realistic in what you are going to need, what's that final number? Be realistic, don’t overshoot it because if you leave your job there are always ways to make money” - Erik Schaumann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2020 • 16min
JF2074: Ashcroft Underwriting Adjustments During COVID-19 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
Theo is back with another Syndication School episode and this time he is going over how Joe and his team at Ashcroft Capital are making adjustments to how they underwrite future deals during this pandemic. 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. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2020 • 24min
JF2073: How To Calculate Class A and B Return Projections | Syndication School with Theo Hicks
In this Syndication School episode, Theo will first review the difference between Class A and Class B investors. Afterward, he will share with you how to calculate the projected returns for each class, and to follow along with Theo you can download his free excel document below. Class A and Class B Document 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. Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2020 • 22min
JF2072: Facebook Marketing During The Coronavirus With Tristen Sutton
Tristen is a certified Facebook digital marketer who is also a consultant for Facebook. He teaches businesses how to effectively use Facebook and Instagram ads. In this episode, he shares many different strategies to increase your leads and how to correctly target the higher conversion client. Tristen Sutton Real Estate Background: A consultant for Facebook and a certified Facebook Digital Marketer Teaches businesses how to effectively use Facebook and Instagram ads Based in Houston, TX Say hi to him at:https://tristensuttonconsulting.com/speaks/
Best Ever Book: Millionaire Next Door Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Make sure you know who your target market is and always put a call to action in your ads.” - Tristen Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2020 • 21min
JF2071: Marketing During The Coronavirus Pandemic With Jessie Neal
Jessie has 6 years of social media and digital marketing experience with a focus on Facebook pay-per-click ads. Jessie shares what type of message you should be marketing out during this pandemic and also some general advice that helps investors find more leads. Jessie Neal Real Estate Background: 6 years of social media and digital marketing experience Expert in Facebook pay-per-click ads Creator of “Attacking The Stack” From Fort Mitchell, Kentucky Say hi to him at: https://swiftreileads.com/attack
Best Ever Book: Copywriting Secrets Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Consistency, be consistent with your message, with your postings, however, you're helping people, be consistent. ” - Jessie Neal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2020 • 16min
JF2070: Three Factors to Consider for Property Coverage With Sean Harper #SkillsetSunday
Sean is the CEO of Kin, an insurance company built from scratch on modern technology. Today you will learn three factors to consider when determining the right coverage for your property; covering the property for the right amount, why it's important to get flood insurance and he shows how you can see if your insurance company is spending its revenue on claims or other expenses to make sure they take care of their customers. Sean Harper Background: Co-founder and CEO of Kin, an insurance company built from scratch on modern technology Realized the homeowners insurance industry was still being managed in a way that NO other consumer financial products are managed today Leads a team of 100+ employees to help educate and cover their clients Based in Chicago, IL Say hi to him at https://www.kin.com/ Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “50% of flood losses happen outside of FEMA designated flood zones” - Sean Harper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2020 • 27min
JF2069 : Improving Your ROI Through Energy With Scott Ringlein
Scott is the Founder and CEO of The Energy Alliance Group of North America, who was raised as a farmer, educated as an engineer and trained in the auto industry. In this episode, Scott goes into some details on what you should be thinking about when it comes to reducing your energy cost and improving the efficiency that can help improve your ROI. Scott Ringlein Real Estate Background: Founder & CEO of The Energy Alliance Group of North America From Ann Arbor, Michigan Raised as a farmer, educated as an Engineer and trained in the auto industry. He Suddenly Lost his job after 20 years of working as a Chief Engineer in the Auto-Industry. He Has been the Technical Advisor to the U.S. Dept of Energy in 2009 and 2013 Developed and executed global strategic business plans to secure incremental business with sales revenues of $250+Million. Managed a 50+ member international design and development program team. Say hi to him at : www.energyalliancegroup.org Best Ever Book: Credit Secrets Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Investing in efficiency conservation and renewable energy solutions definitely help the bottom line. They can generate cash from day one.” - Scott Ringlein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2020 • 27min
JF2068: Experience Investor Danny Randazzo Shares His View During The Coronavirus
Danny is a Managing Partner at Passiveinvesting.com and Author of Wealth Lessons for Kids. He is also a multi-return guest and can be found on previous episodes JF1447 & JF1684. As you know, the Coronavirus has been impacting several investors and In this episode, Danny goes into how he is handling his business during this pandemic. Danny Randazzo Real Estate Background: Managing Partner at Passiveinvesting.com Author of Wealth Lessons for Kids Became a millionaire at 29 Controls over $225M in real estate Based in Charleston, SC Say hi to him at: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/
Click here for more info on groundbreaker.co Best Ever Tweet: “Over the past year, I have really had the opportunity to work “ON” the business instead of “IN” the business.” - Danny Randazzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices