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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Apr 27, 2024 • 27min
JF3523: Distressed Deals, Outsourcing vs. In-House Property Management, and the Variances in Triple-Net Leases ft. Calvin Chin
Calvin Chin, founder of Zen Coast Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Calvin discusses the pain points of outsourcing property management, acquiring a $21 million 150-unit multifamily property, and capitalizing on distressed deals in 2024. He also discusses branching out beyond multifamily, testing the waters of triple-net leases, and more. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2024 • 27min
JF3522: Investor Sentiment in 2024, Affordable Housing, and the Demographic Tailwinds Driving Mobile Home Parks ft. Chris Larsen
Chris Larsen, founder of Next Level Income, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chris discusses affordable housing, opportunistic investing, and the demographic tailwinds that drive mobile home parks. He also explains why, when he used to underwrite 100 deals to find a great deal, he’s now underwriting 400 before he finds one. Chris Larsen | Real Estate Background Founder, Next Level Income Based in: Asheville, NC Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nextlevelincome/ https://www.instagram.com/thenextlevelincomeshow/ https://nextlevelincome.com/podcast/ https://nextlevelincome.com/ Best Ever Book: The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip J. Anderson Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2024 • 31min
JF3521: The Unsung Heroes Most Responsible for Executing Your Value-Add Business Plan ft. Kyle McKinney
Kyle McKinney, CRE investor and founder/coach at Pentagon Property Academy, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Kyle discusses the nuances of asset management, including the division of labor between property managers and asset managers and why asset managers are the experts most responsible for executing a value-add business plan. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2024 • 35min
JF3520: The Worst Thing You Can Do at a Conference and the Science Behind Finding Partners and Building a Team ft. Liz Faircloth
Liz Faircloth, co-founder of InvestHER, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Liz discusses her background in personality assessments, including the importance of identifying personality drivers, visionaries vs. integrators, and why you should seek opposite personalities when targeting partners, employees, brokers, and more. Previous Episode: JF2780: How Empowering Women in Real Estate Benefits Everyone Liz Faircloth | Real Estate Background Co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER Based in: Philadelphia, PA Say hi to her at: https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/ IG: @therealestateinvesther Best Ever Book: Awaken the Giant within by Anthony Robbins Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2024 • 49min
JF3519: Why Self-Storage Is Like Netflix, Raising Rents without Losing Tenants, and the Key to Creating Value ft. Jacob Vanderslice
Jacob Vanderslice, principal of VanWest Partners, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob provides a comprehensive look at the state of self-storage. He breaks down the impact floating-rate debt has had on the sector, how securing financing has changed, and the changing face of self-storage demand. He also shares how he navigates the tricky world of rate increases with his tenants. Previous Episode: JF2537: Why NOT to Invest in Self-Storage Jacob Vanderslice | Real Estate Background Principal, Investor Relations VanWest Partners Portfolio: 3.4 MM total square feet of self storage space, including just under 40 properties and about 20K units Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to him at: https://www.vanwestpartners.com/ LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Into the Silence by Wade Davis Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2024 • 44min
JF3518: Lies in the Media, Shocking the Market, and Why Retail Is on Fire While Multifamily Struggles — Best Ever Roundtable
In this episode of the Best Ever Show, hosts Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Joe Cornwell convene for another Roundtable. In this episode, the guys recap their biggest takeaways from the Best Ever Conference, including why interest rates aren’t coming down anytime soon, how the media’s clickbait culture has misled investors, and why retail vacancy is at an all-time low and non-residential real estate is on fire while the multifamily sector continues to struggle. Get your tickets to Best Ever Conference 2025 here. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane InvestHER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2024 • 27min
JF3517: Cheat Codes to Accurately Assess Capital Expenditure Needs Ahead of an Acquisition — The Due Diligence Show ft. John Wilhoit, Jr.
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, John Wilhoit Jr., an asset manager who owns 10,000 units, joins Slocomb to discuss how to assess capital expenditure needs ahead of an acquisition, including a case study breaking down what he’d expect in an old building, the challenges that property would provide, and how to overcome them. Previous Episode: JF140: How Much do Multifamily Asset Managers Get Paid? Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 20, 2024 • 27min
JF3516: Tax Mistakes Investors Make that Drive CPAs Crazy, and How to Avoid Them ft. Kiyoshi Simon and Amanda Han
Tax experts Kiyoshi Simon and Amanda Han discuss common mistakes investors make in real estate taxes, the importance of evolving tax structures, and how to avoid driving CPAs crazy. They highlight the significance of strategic financial planning, partnering with CPAs, and the necessity of open communication for effective tax planning and business growth.
Apr 19, 2024 • 32min
JF3515: The Retail Boom, Rent Control Risks, and the Truth About the Housing Shortage ft. John Chang
John Chang, head of research at Marcus and Millichap, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, John discusses the state of commercial real estate, including why retail is so hot right now, the state of the office market, and why multifamily investors in certain markets should be wary of rent control risks. He also breaks down the housing shortage, providing historical context and the truths most overlook. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2024 • 26min
JF3514: Partner Hunting, Avoiding FOMO, and Learning from Master Capital Raisers at the Best Ever Conference ft. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz
Investors Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz joined host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss the conference experience, including networking, partner hunting, and the value of gaining knowledge from fellow investors who are on the ground every day, doing the work. They also discuss learning from master capital raisers, doing your first out-of-state multifamily deal, and not buying out of FOMO. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz | Real Estate Background Manager of Finance at a Venture Capital Firm Based in: San Jose, CA Say hi to him at: IG: @cincycashflow Best Ever Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
