
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

Feb 24, 2024 • 32min
JF3460: How to Get Your Tenants to Stay Forever ft. Frank Rizzo
Frank Rizzo, CEO of Stone Capital, an owner/operator of mobile home communities across the Southeast, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Frank discusses the biggest value-add opportunities in mobile home park investing and how owner/operators can cultivate long-term residents. With a focus on community-building rather than managing parks like a typical multifamily investment, Frank shares the strategies that helped him and his partner go full cycle on multiple deals. Frank Rizzo | Real Estate Background CEO / Stone Capital Based in: Staten Island, NY Portfolio: Owned and operated over 21 Mobile Home Communities Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.themhpexchange.com www.stonecapinv.com Best Ever Book: Patrick lencioni, Your Next 5 Moves Best Advice: The Market Collapse of '07 Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2024 • 56min
JF3459: Building the Best Ever Local Team | 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, Matt Faircloth and Tara Smiley discuss building an effective local team for managing multifamily properties, emphasizing the importance of property and asset management, and sharing insights on vendor relationships and operational strategies for success in multifamily investments. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2024 • 24min
JF3458: 2024 Market Outlook for Multifamily Apartments | 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. This episode covers the 2024 multifamily market, highlighting a potential bullish outlook despite current challenges. Key points include a significant amount of multifamily loans maturing, the decline in new construction starts, and the anticipation of positive rent growth and cap rate adjustments. Travis Watts discusses value-add strategies and the importance of considering migration trends and the affordability gap between owning and renting. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2024 • 34min
JF3457: Hitting Rock Bottom, Neuromodulation, and Becoming a Self-Taught Investor ft. David Lucas
David Lucas, a self-taught investor and neuromodulation guide (trust us, he’ll explain), joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss his journey from working in film, music, and television to eventually becoming an active real estate investor. In this episode, David discusses how he taught himself how to invest in real estate, why he chose the multifamily niche, his early property management issues, and why he chose to cap himself at 29 units as an active investor before transitioning to a more passive strategy. David Lucas | Real Estate Background NeuroModulation Guide + Real Estate Investor Based in: Columbus, OH Portfolio: 29 units owned and managed Say hi to him at: Resonatenmt.com Best Ever Book: "Rich Dad Poor Dad" - Robert Kiyosaki Best Advice: "You need to love, trust, believe, accept, and heal yourself, before you can peacefully and successfully run a profitable business." Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 32min
JF3456: Preferred Equity and the Biggest Opportunity for Investors in 2024 ft. Darin Davis
Darin Davis, Principal at Club Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss the opportunity in today’s market to capitalize on preferred equity. In this episode, Darin explains what preferred equity is, how it differs from common equity, and why the current climate has created a huge opportunity for investors to capitalize on pref equity. He also explains what he loves about the Texas and Florida markets and why Texas is an economic juggernaut. Darin Davis | Real Estate Background Club Capital Based in: Austin, Texas Say hi to him at: ClubCapital.co Best Advice: "The power of passive and residual income." Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 42min
JF3455: Secrets to Finding the Right Financing, The Reality of 10X, and Why No Deal Is Better Than a Bad Deal ft. Gino Barbaro
Multifamily legend Gino Barbaro — co-founder of Jake and Gino, a vertically integrated real estate company — joins host Ash Patel to discuss all things multifamily in the current climate. In this episode, Gino lifts the veil on his investing strategy in 2024 and beyond and explains why the Fed won’t raise rates again this year, why no deal is better than a bad deal, how tio find the right financing by engaging with local credit unions and small community banks, and much more. Gino Barbaro | Real Estate Background Co-Founder of Jake & Gino Based in: Knoxville, TN Portfolio: 1,800+ units, $280 Mil AUM Say hi to him at: Linktree Best Ever Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Best Advice: "Focus on long term goals." Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2024 • 31min
JF3454: ‘Have You Had Your Teeth Kicked In?’ — A 27-Year CRE Veteran on How to Recession-Proof Your Business Veteran ft. Roger King
Host Slocomb Reed interviews Roger King, the CEO of Kings Unlimited LLC, a real estate investor education and coaching platform. In this episode, Roger discusses how he went from pursuing a music career at Berklee College of Music to investing in real estate in 1996. From his 27 years and experience in multiple market cycles, he shares his tips on how to recession-proof your portfolio, including not being afraid to pivot or reinvest yourself and having difficult conversations with investors up front. Roger King | Real Estate Background CEO of Kings Unlimited, LLC Based in: Dorado, Puerto Rico Say hi to him at: Rogerking.com Best Ever Book: Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Best Advice: "Just because they’re nice, doesn’t mean they’re ethical or competent." Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2024 • 29min
JF3453: The Answer to Procrastination and How to Build a Real Estate Business From Scratch ft. Chad Schieler
Host Ash Patel interviews Chad Schieler, the founder and principal owner at Focused Capital. In this episode, Chad shares his experience getting started with partnerships, including the biggest lessons he learned from his early partnerships. He also discusses how he achieved the freedom that has allowed him to live in Hawaii part-time, a time he suffered from and overcame procrastination, and his blueprint for anyone to get started in real estate, including how to start raising capital from scratch. Chad Schieler | Real Estate Background Focused Capital Portfolio: 275 Units acquired/developed, 39 SOLD, 236 current. 1000+ units as an LP Based in: Fishers, Indiana Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Focused Capital Best Ever Book: 10x is easier than 2x – Dan Sullivan Best Advice: "Getting outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens." Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2024 • 45min
JF3452: Getting Equity in Today’s Market | 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, Matt Faircloth focuses on the importance of effective communication and trust-building with investors in commercial real estate, emphasizing transparency and honesty in investor relations for long-term success. Sponsors: Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2024 • 12min
JF3451: Stop Chasing Yield - This is a Better Strategy | 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 episode, Travis Watts discusses why chasing yield isn't the best investment strategy, sharing insights from a mentor with a high net worth who prefers low-risk investments. He emphasizes understanding risk profiles, preparing for market downturns, and determining how much income is enough. Sponsors: Best Ever Conference Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices