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 7, 2024 • 34min
JF3533: Leveraging Military Insights for Real Estate, Transitioning from Short-term Rentals to Boutique Hotels, and Maximizing Operational Efficiency ft. Blake Dailey
Blake Dailey, founder of StayVest, shares his evolution from short-term rentals to owning a 130-unit boutique hotel in the Smoky Mountains. He discusses financial details, renovation plans, and operational challenges, providing tips for aspiring hotel owners. Blake Dailey | Real Estate Background Stayvest Based in: Ogden, Utah Say hi to him at: https://blakedailey.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blakejdailey/ www.youtube.com/@BlakeDailey Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2024 • 39min
JF3532: Mastering Work-Life Harmony, Capitalizing on Multi-Family Ventures, and Harnessing Local Market Trends ft. Phil Moeller
Phil Moeller, an Ohio investor, discusses transitioning from single-family to multifamily real estate. He highlights key profit strategies: cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits, emphasizing the importance of clear goals and starting small. Phil Moeller | Real Estate Background Moeller Real Estate Based in: Dayton, OH Say hi to him at: https://www.moellerre.com/ Best Ever Book: Go Giver by Bob Burg Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2024 • 28min
JF3531: Unveiling Financial Discrepancies and Mastering the Art of Multifamily Financial Due Diligence — The Due Diligence Show ft. Mark Teravella
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, Mike Taravella highlights the importance of financial due diligence in multifamily real estate investing. He stresses verifying financial reports against bank statements to identify discrepancies or fraud. Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2024 • 26min
JF3530: Building Financial Foundations for Passive Investors and Understanding Active and Passive Investment Roles ft. Whitney Elkins-Hutten
Whitney Elkins-Hutten discusses her dual role as the Director of Investor Education at passiveinvesting.com and the founder of Ash Wealth. She focuses on educating busy professionals on how to manage and grow their investment portfolios, emphasizing the importance of financial foundations for successful investing. Her work supports investors in multifamily units, self-storage units, and car washes, aiming to help them achieve better financial outcomes while continuing their professions. Whitney Elkins-Hutten | Real Estate Background Founder of Ashwealth.com Based in: Boulder, CO Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/ AshWealth.com https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyHuttenInvesting Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3, 2024 • 32min
JF3529: Surviving Rising Interest Rates, Tax Abatement Strategies, and the Impact of Market Cycles on Real Estate Investments ft. Rick Martin
Rick Martin, founder of Fortress Federation, discusses adapting to market changes amid rising interest rates and investor uncertainty. He shares risk mitigation strategies like tax abatement deals and underwriting, while emphasizing real estate's long-term value and the importance of giving back. Rick Martin | Real Estate Background Fortress Federation Based in: Redondo Beach, CA Say hi to him at: www.fortressfederation.com
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May 2, 2024 • 32min
JF3528: How to Build and Scale a Mobile Home Park Investing Firm and the Importance of Operations ft. Pasha Esfandiary
Pasha Esfandiary, former professional poker player and CEO and founder of Evoke Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Pasha discusses raising capital for mobile home park investments, finding good talent and the value of human capital, and strategies to scale your real estate business. He also shares why operations are paramount in mobile home park investing and gives actionable advice for anyone trying to get into mobile home park investing. Pasha Esfandiary | Real Estate Background Evoke Capital Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pashaesfandiary/ https://www.facebook.com/pesfandiary https://www.instagram.com/pashaesfandiary https://www.evokecapital.net/ Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2024 • 24min
JF3527: Build-to-Rent Townhomes vs. Traditional Value-add and How to Break Into Ground-Up Infill Development ft. Josh Green
Josh Green focuses on build-to-rent townhome developments in Salt Lake City, highlighting their demand post-COVID and benefits like tax advantages and lower costs. He emphasizes flexible investment timelines and the importance of a skilled team for successful projects. Josh Green | Real Estate Background Alchemy Design + Development Traverse Capital Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at: www.linkedin.com/in/joshgreen/ www.alchemydev.com www.thetraverseway.com www.youtube.com/@AlchemyDesignDev Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2024 • 42min
JF3526: Navigating Hotel Investing, Maximizing Revenue with PIPs, and Transitioning to Multifamily Investments ft. Hait Patel
Hait Patel from the DeRosa Group discusses his experience in hotel and multifamily property acquisitions. He covers the challenges and trends in the hospitality industry, the impact of Airbnb, and the shift towards boutique hotels. Patel also explains the advantages of multifamily investing, noting its lower risk and broader market appeal, and emphasizes the importance of long-term investment strategies and portfolio diversification. Hait Patel | Real Estate Background DeRosa Group Based in: Minneapolis, MN Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2024 • 31min
JF3525: Cash-Flowing from Day One While Playing the Long Game in Mobile Home Park Investing ft. Joshua Condado and Colin Davis
Joshua Condado and Colin Davis, full-time nurses who also invest in mobile home parks, join host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Joshua and Colin discuss starting in single-family residential real estate before leveling up into medium-sized mobile home parks. They share their strategies for building relationships to secure off-market deals, how creative financing allows them to cash flow from day one, and how they invest in real estate while maintaining their careers as nurses, at least for now. Joshua Condado and Colin Davis | Real Estate Background All Day Investments LLC Based in: Green Bay WI Say hi to him at: https://www.alldayinvestments.co/ https://www.instagram.com/investingrnpod/ https://www.investingrn.co/ www.youtube.com/@investingRN Best Ever Book: The One Thing by Gary W. Keller Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2024 • 25min
JF3524: The RIGHT Way to Conduct a Proper Multifamily Lease Audit — The Due Diligence Show ft. Sean Thompson
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, Sean Thompson, director of property management operations at Property Management Stewards, joins Slocomb to discuss how to properly conduct a multifamily lease audit. Sean Thompson | Real Estate Background Director of Property Management Operations-Property Management Stewards Based in: Henderson, Nevada and NYC Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanthompson1022 Best Ever Book: Management: A Biblical Approach by Myron Rush, and The Bible Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
