

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 21, 2020 • 48min
JF1967: Commercial Real Estate Investing & Commercial Loans | Best Ever Cincy Meetup with Michael Schablein
Michael is a local Cincinnatian, and commercial lending expert. As Vice President of the commercial real estate banking division of US Bank, Michael has underwritten around $300 Million in commercial real estate loans. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Every year or two we have to get a new valuation and new loan documents” - Michael Schablein Michael Schablein Real Estate Background: Vice President, Designated CRE Specialist Community Banking at US Bank Almost 20 years of experience in commercial real estate Has underwritten around $300 Million in loans Based in Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at michael.schableinATusbank.com The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2020 • 25min
JF1966: How to Drive Profitability in Property Management with Jim Murray
With us today is Jim Murray, co-owner of Lyon Property Management Group and co-host of the podcast The Cashflow Kings. Jim shares with us the steps he took to get out of the W-2 world and build his property management company. He also shares his experience in the profitability of property management. Best Ever Tweet: “The biggest thing is you have to be a great saver before you can be a great investor.” - Jim Murray Jim Murray’s Real Estate Background: Co-Owner of Lyon Property Management Group Co-Host of the podcast The Cashflow Kings Invests in multifamily real estate and manages real estate Based in Providence, RI Say hi to him at https://www.lyonpropertygroup.com/
Best Ever Book: The Wealthy Gardener: Life Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son by John Soforic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2020 • 20min
JF1965: The Six P’s of Raising Capital Like a Pro with Reed Goossens #skillsetsunday
Reed Goossens has returned to the show with his Best Ever advice for raising capital. Reed is a real estate entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Wildhorn Capital. As a native Australian, Reed moved to the U.S. to pursue his investing career in early 2012. Reed is a qualified chartered structural engineer and project manager. Since 2007, Reed has been involved with large scale commercial construction and real estate development projects, with a combined worth over $500 million; in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.—highlighted by his work in London in anticipation of the 2012 Olympic Games. Best Ever Tweet: “People don’t remember a great pitch, they remember a great conversation” - Reed Goossens Reed Goossens Real Estate Background: Founder of Wildhorn Capital, a large multifamily investing firm Host of the podcast “Investing In The U.S.” Best selling author of two books Listen to his previous episodes: JF102: YOUR Blueprint for Getting Started in Real Estate JF593: Feeling Re-entitled? GOOD, Because Here is Why it Means Big Business! #skillsetsunday Based in LA, California Say hi to him at https://www.reedgoossens.com/
The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2020 • 17min
JF1964: Technology In Lending with Kirill Bensonoff
Kirill Bensonoff is the Chief Product Officer at New Silver. Kirill is a successful entrepreneur with multiple exits in SaaS and IT services spaces, investor with a focus on fintech and IT, advisor and host of The Exchange With KB Podcast. Best Ever Tweet: “Using data, looking at this property, looking at the neighborhood, looking at the trends, I think that will help them be more intelligent” - Kirill Bensonoff Kirill Bensonoff’s Real Estate Background: Chief Product Officer at New Silver 5 years in an investor for a fund that does lending Based in Boston, MA Say hi to him at https://newsilver.com/ The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2020 • 32min
JF1963: Everything You Need To Know About Short Sales with Nicole Espinosa
Nicole and her company process over 150 short sales per month. They have taken the short sale process and streamlined it, closing short sales in 2-3 months vs 12+ months. Hear how she’s able to close them faster than most other sources. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Scaling is not necessarily a good thing if you’re not doing it the right way” - Nicole Espinosa Nicole Espinosa Real Estate Background: Author of “Short Sales Uncensored” and owner of The Short Sale Queen Her company processes over 150 short sales per month They are able to process short sales in any market Based in Dallas, TX Say hi to her at www.thessqueen.com Best Ever Book: Scaling Up The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2020 • 23min
JF1962: Finance Major Builds Real Estate Investing Business with Peter Knobloch
Peter joined an investment firm after college, helping them acquire 343 doors and raising $3-4 million to obtain the properties. Now he works on building his own portfolio, with experience in many different assets. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You’ve got to know the numbers, if you’re not good at it, get someone who is” - Peter Knobloch Peter Knobloch Real Estate Background: Third generation real estate investor Experience in many areas of commercial real estate investing, including multifamily, office space, hotels, restaurants, and sporting clubs Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at www.pknobloch.com Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2020 • 19min
JF1961: Replace Security Deposits With Low Cost Insurance with Adam Weiner
Adam has something a little different to share with us today. We’ll hear about Rhino, a company that helps investors and renters skip large security deposits by having the tenant pay a low monthly fee. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “It’s all about hiring smart, driven, hungry people” - Adam Weiner Adam Weiner Real Estate Background: Managing Director at Rhino, replaces security deposits with a low cost insurance policy Joined Rhino as employee number 5, now leads a team of 8 Rhino was recently featured in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/nyregion/apartment-security-deposits-nyc.html
Based in NYC, NY Say hi to him at https://www.sayrhino.com/
Best Ever Book: War Journal The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2020 • 30min
JF1960: Starting A Real Estate Investing Business & Growing To 245 Units with Collin Schwartz
Like so many investors before him, Collin caught the real estate bug from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. He started looking for deals while still working full time, eventually leaving the job to be a real estate investor full time. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If you’re not constantly learning, you’ll soften a little bit” - Collin Schwartz Collin Schwartz Real Estate Background: Real estate investor who began investing in 2017 Currently owns 245 rental units (with another 70 units under contract) Based in Omaha, NE Say hi to him at 402-204-5552 - collinschwartz1ATgmail.com Best Ever Book: Shoe Dog The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2020 • 28min
JF1959: Owner Carry Financing 101 & Purchasing Heir Rights with Amy Lingenfelter
Amy is an active investor who - along with her husband and son, is buying properties through seller financing, and leasing them out as well. They also do fix and flips, wholesales, currently dealing with a mobile home park, and purchasing heir rights. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “When I could focus on the people and let them know I was on their side, they were able to let go” - Amy Lingenfelter Amy Lingenfelter Real Estate Background: From hairdresser to real estate millionaire Bought first property at age 24 Is involved in a 147 unit syndication, currently negotiating her first mobile home park Has flipped over 24 houses Based in Portland, Oregon Say hi to her at amyling2007ATgmail.com Best Ever Book: You Are A Badass At Making Money The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2020 • 24min
JF1958: A Look Inside The Real Estate Banking World with Lindsey Johnson
Lindsey is in the mortgage insurance industry right now, but also has a background in banking. She’ll give us a look inside the mortgage industry, and share some things we may not know about it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “The mortgage system that we have today has evolved over a decade” - Lindsey Johnson Lindsey Johnson Real Estate Background: President of U.S. Mortgage Insurers Served as Director for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, represented the bank in D.C. during several key legislative reforms including The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and the Dodd-Frank Act. Based in Washington, D.C. Say hi to her at http://www.usmi.org/
The Best Ever Conference is approaching quickly and you could earn your ticket for free. Simply visit https://www.bec20.com/affiliates/ and sign up to be an affiliate to start earning 15% of every ticket you sell. Our fourth annual conference will be taking place February 20-22 in Keystone, CO. We’ll be covering the higher level topics that our audience has requested to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


