
The Best Ever CRE Show
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
Latest episodes

Apr 14, 2024 • 30min
JF3510: Discovering Creative Value-Add Opportunities Through Due Diligence — the Due Diligence Show ft. Jonathan Bombaci
Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Jonathan Bombaci, founder of Candor Realty, joins Slocomb to discuss his due diligence process, specifically how to discover creative value-add opportunities. Jonathan Bombaci | Real Estate Background Real Estate / Business Owner Based in: Lowell MA Say hi to him at: https://www.facebook.com/simplifiedREImeetup/ https://www.candorealty.com/ Best Ever Book: The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2024 • 32min
JF3509: Finding Deals, Getting Offers Accepted, and How to Get from LOI to Closing Table ft. Jon Siegel
Jon Siegel, co-founder and chief investment officer at RailField Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jon discusses the fundamentals of acquisitions, including how to find deals in 2024, the importance of building relationships with brokers, and how to get your offers accepted in a competitive environment. He also shares his strategies for getting from an accepted LOI to the closing table. Jon Siegel | Real Estate Background Partner & Chief Investment Officer | Railfield Based in: Bethesda, MD Say hi to him at: https://www.railfieldrealty.com/ Linkedin Best Ever Book: Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2024 • 30min
JF3508: What Lenders Really Want, How to Position Yourself as an Attractive Buyer, and the Importance of Liquidity ft. Jacob Wilson
Jacob Wilson, managing partner of Crux Commercial Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob discusses what he’s seeing in the lending marketplace, including what lenders are really looking for in buyers, how to position yourself as an attractive buyer to lenders, the importance of liquidity, and more. Jacob Wilson | Real Estate Background Managing Partner | Crux Commercial Partners Based in: Tacoma, WA Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2024 • 21min
JF3507: The Series Finale — Best Ever Advice from Passive Investor Tips | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this season finale episode of Passive Investor Tips, host Travis Watts provides a highlight reel of snippets from previous episodes. He emphasizes the importance of savings rate in achieving financial independence and retirement. He discusses the benefits of passive income investing and the value of value-add real estate. Travis also shares tips on saving money, diversifying investments, and being adaptable in the market. He highlights the advantages of commercial real estate investing and the concept of FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2024 • 33min
JF3506: The Infinite Game Mentality, Third-Party Property Management, and Why Amazon Isn’t Killing Retail ft. Todd Nepola
Todd Nepola of Current Capital Management joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Todd discusses buying and managing warehouse, retail, and industrial real estate. He also discusses retail property management, why you should treat every property like you’ll own it forever, and why Amazon isn’t killing retail. Todd Nepola | Real Estate Background President of Current Capital Management Inc Based in: Hollywood, Florida Say hi to him at: IG - @lifeaccoringtotoddd ToddNepola.com Best Ever Book: Keeping it Real on Commercial Real Estate by Todd Nepola Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2024 • 35min
JF3505: Conservative Underwriting, Being a Solo GP in a Co-GP World, and Why 2024 Is a Good Time to Buy Multifamily ft. Aaron Katz
Aaron Katz, owner of Aaron Katz Apartment Investing, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Aaron discusses what’s happening in the Dallas, Texas, multifamily market. He also discusses being a solo GP in a co-GP world, being a “slow-and-steady” deal sponsor, and why 2024 is a good time to buy multifamily. Aaron Katz | Real Estate Background Owner of Aaron Katz Apartment Investing Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: aaronkatzapartmentinvesting.com Facebook Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2024 • 28min
JF3504: ‘Bet on the Jockey, Not the Horse’ — Alternative Assets and What to Look for in Passive Investments ft. Jeremy Kuchenbecker
Jeremy Kuchenbecker, an active investor and LP in over 27 investments, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jeremy discusses his path to financial freedom via real estate, including his first deal, scaling his investment portfolio, and avoiding lifestyle creep. Her also discusses investing in alternative assets like car washes, oil and gas, and ATMs and what LPs should look for in investments. Jeremy Kuchenbecker | Real Estate Background VP of APCO Holdings Based in: Orlando, Florida Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Fooled by Randomness Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2024 • 27min
JF3503: How to Spot and Fix Poorly Operated Properties — the Due Diligence Show ft. Adrian Otto
Welcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Adrian Otto, president and managing director of Whitestone Capital and CEO of WPG Property Management, joins Slocomb to discuss his due diligence process when walking properties, specifically how to spot and fix poorly operated properties. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2024 • 33min
JF3502: How to Build, Finance, and Manage a Short-Term Rental Portfolio from Scratch ft. Cale Delaney
Cale Delaney, owner of JBR Investments & Management, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Cale discusses his move from construction management to investing in short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountain region. He shares how he built his short-term rental business, including the keys to a successful short-term rental and the financing, renovation, and rental strategies in a changing STR landscape. Cale Delaney | Real Estate Background Owner - JBR Investments & Management LLC Portfolio $7M portfolio of REO with another $2M of co-hosted AUM Based in: South Florida Say hi to him at: Linktree Best Ever Book: The Bible Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2024 • 30min
JF3501: Challenges, Tax Structures, and Protecting Investor Capital When Investing in International Short-Term Rentals ft. Martin Papp
Martin Papp, a general partner at The Nova Haus, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Martin discusses his background in real estate investing and his current focus on building luxury boutique short-term rentals in high-growth markets. He also explains the return potential in international markets compared to the United States and the challenges of financing properties abroad. Martin Papp | Real Estate Background General Partner of The Nova Haus | Owner of Papp's Tea Based in: Irvine, CA Say hi to him at: LinkedIn thenovahaus.com martinpapp.com Best Ever Book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices