
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

Mar 15, 2024 • 28min
JF3480: How Today’s Lost Deals Fuel Tomorrow’s Distress, and Why ‘You’re Doing Yourself a Disservice’ if You’re Only in Multifamily ft. Chad King
Chad King, CEO and founder of Titan Capital Group, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chad discusses his GP portfolio, which consists of $106 million AUM across multiple asset classes. An expert underwriter, he also shares his strategy behind losing out on deals today to buy distress tomorrow, how to buy right in self-storage, and the opportunity available now in the office sector. Chad King | Real Estate Background CEO and Founder of Titan Capital Group Portfolio: 855+ MF units, 210 self storage units, 3 mobile home parks, 2 office buildings and limited partner on 100+ million RE Based in: Nashville TN Say hi to him at: https://titancapitalgroupllc.com/ Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
JF3479: Wall Street Is Eating Up Main Street | 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. On this episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis Watts discusses the impact of Wall Street and corporations like Amazon entering the single-family real estate market. It covers the advantages for investors and homeowners due to increased demand, but highlights the negatives for first-time buyers and renters competing with major entities. Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2024 • 36min
JF3478: ‘Anything Is Possible’ — How to Get the Best Financing Terms by Building Relationships with Banks ft. JD Gray
JD Gray, president of Cadon Ridge Advisors, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, JD shares how he got started in real estate, including the importance of finding a great mentor and cutting his teeth on a value-add self-storage deal. He also discusses using debt and equity to scale into bigger projects, his direct-to-seller strategy for finding off-market deals, and building relationships with banks to get favorable financing terms. JD Gray | Real Estate Background President of Cadron Ridge Advisors LLC Portfolio: 400 single and multi-family rental units, storage units, recreational and residential land development. Based in: Conway, Arkansas Say hi to him at: www.linkedin.com/in/jdgraycra Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2024 • 25min
JF3477: ‘The Money’s Still There’ — How Investor Sentiment Has Changed in Value-Add Multifamily ft. Linda Lim
Linda Lim, founder and CEO of Essential Element Capital, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Linda discusses shifting your strategy when deals don’t pencil, the nuances of investor relations in a challenging economy, how investor sentiment has changed in value-add multifamily, and anticipating market shifts in 2024-25. Linda Lim | Real Estate Background Founder & CEO of Essential Element Capital Multifamily Syndication, Fund Manager, and Distribuitor. Portfolio: Over $100MM AUM with over 400 doors. Based in: Pasadena, CA Say hi to her at: www.essentialelementcapital.com http://linkedin.com/in/lindalim88 Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2024 • 36min
JF3476: Raising Capital from Physicians, the ‘Buyer Beware’ Mantra, and the Nuances of Operating a Fund of Funds ft. Danny Bramer
Danny Bramer, founder of The Cash Flow MD, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. After an autoimmune condition robbed him of his ability to practice anesthesiology, Danny turned to real estate investing. In this episode, Danny discusses operating a fund of funds, the nuances of raising capital from physicians, and the questions passive investors should ask before investing in a fund of funds. Danny Bramer | Real Estate Background CashFlowMD Physician by training, full time entrepreneur for a living. Portfolio: MF, Hotel, NNN, MHP, Car Wash, Self Storage. Based in: Louisville, Ky Say hi to him at: https://linktr.ee/thecashflowmd Sponsors: Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2024 • 37min
JF3475: Due Diligence Show: The 5 Sins of Due Diligence ft. Dax Ferguson
Welcome to the first episode of 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 kickoff episode, Dax Ferguson, CEO of Heritage Construction and Consulting Services, joins Slocomb to discuss the most common due diligence mistakes investors make, including skipping units during a unit walk, not scoping plumbing lines, not doing a thorough lease audit, and more. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2024 • 31min
JF3474: Mistakes You’re (Probably) Making on LinkedIn, Story-selling, and Scaling to 2,500 Units ft. Anders Jacobson
Anders Jacobson, CEO of Brighton Capital, shares his journey from sales to owning 2500+ units. He discusses using storytelling and networking to attract investors. Emphasizes the value of providing genuine value, overcoming limiting beliefs, and starting in real estate early.

Mar 8, 2024 • 59min
JF3473: Selling for Success | Multifamily Fundamentals
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of the DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his guests dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business. They dissect everything from choosing the right market, to underwriting and financing multifamily properties, to mastering investor relations — all the way to building out your multifamily dream team. In this episode of Multifamily Fundamentals, Matt Faircloth focuses on strategic insights into when and how to sell multifamily real estate, emphasizing the importance of timing for exit strategies, the considerations for holding vs. selling, and preparing multifamily properties for sale to maximize returns. It provides a comprehensive guide on navigating the selling process, including evaluating market conditions, dealing with encumbrances, and leveraging broker relationships for successful transactions. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Viking Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2024 • 14min
JF3472: How Single-Family Differs From Commercial Real Estate | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
Explore the differences between single-family and commercial real estate investments, highlighting income potential and debt structures. Learn about the advantages of commercial real estate through syndications, economies of scale, and passive nature. Understand the distinctions between commercial and single-family properties, with insights on current opportunities and advantages like control and hands-on learning. Dive into evaluating risk factors in real estate syndication, emphasizing the importance of risk tolerance and experience in different types of investments.

Mar 6, 2024 • 30min
JF3471: Creative Fund Structures, the Secondary Syndication Market, and Raising $100M ft. Christion Sadler
The podcast discusses creative fund structures, the secondary syndication market, and raising $100M in real estate. Topics include navigating real estate investments, investor exit strategies, evaluating real estate syndication secondaries, recommended books, and connecting on social media.