

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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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

Feb 14, 2024 • 33min
JF3450: The $1 Billion Question: Will the Money Raised for Distressed Office Be Successful? ft. Brian Pascus
It’s no secret what’s been happening in office real estate across the country since the pandemic. During COVID-19, as work-from-home became ingrained in the American economy, office values plummeted. Now, with $117B in US CRE office debt maturing in 2024 and a 20% vacancy rate (the highest in 40 years), investors with dry powder are preparing to capitalize. And it’s not just Institutional investors who are ready to pounce. According to a recent piece in Commercial Observer, Chad Carpenter, founder of Reven Capital, and Ethan Penner, CEO of Mosaic Real Estate Investors, recently launched a $1 billion publicly traded real estate investment trust to raise capital for distressed office opportunity. In this episode, Brian Pascus, the journalist who wrote the Commercial Observer piece, joins the Best Ever Show to discuss this trend and what it means for the future of office real estate, and investors. You can read his full piece here. Sponsors: Best Ever Conference Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2024 • 41min
JF3449: ‘The Fed Hasn’t Scared Enough People,’ Hidden Superpowers, and Marketing Hacks: Best Ever Roundtable ft. Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell
In this episode, Best Ever Show hosts Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell catch up for an impromptu roundtable discussion. Joe discusses the current state of his business as he tries to compete in a low-inventory multifamily environment, including marketing strategies and how he’s optimizing his deal flow. Meanwhile, Ash discusses the importance of marketing yourself (even on social media), why he thinks interest rates could actually go up rather than down, and why your ADHD might not be a flaw, but a superpower. Sponsors: Syndication Attorneys Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 30min
JF3448: Blueprints for Growth: Navigating Real Estate Development ft. Eugene Gershman
In this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Development Core, discussing real estate development, Gershman's entry into the field through his family business, the importance of planning and team expertise in projects, challenges faced, and the evolution of their business model focusing on partnerships and geographic diversification. Key Takeaways: Eugene Gershman's journey in real estate began with a family business, highlighting the advantage of having a construction and development background. The importance of meticulous planning, team expertise, and not cutting corners in real estate development for project success. GIS Development Core's business model focuses on partnerships, leveraging land value, and strategic project planning to navigate market challenges and achieve growth. Eugene Gershman | Real Estate Background CEO, GIS Development Corp Portfolio: 320 unit apartment in permitting 18-unit boutique mix use condo Based in: Bellevue, WA Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley Greatest Lesson: Multiple delays and re-work due to incomplete design and coordination. Sponsors: Syndication Attorneys Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2024 • 30min
JF3447: A Former U.S. Marshal on Taking the Risk Out of Retail ft. Phil Boggia
In today’s episode, Phil Boggia joins our host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. Phil is the director of acquisitions at NNN Invest, where they raise equity to buy existing and value-add NNN properties and vacant retail. A former U.S. Marshal and special agent for Homeland Security, Phil pivoted to residential real estate before discovering triple-net leasing. He then made the move to retail investing, focusing on single-tenant NNN investments. In this episode, Phil discusses how he mitigates risk in single-tenant retail, how to land national tenants, and why putting low money down isn’t always the best strategy. Phil Boggia | Real Estate Background Director of Acquisitions / NNN Invest Raises equity to buy both existing cash flow NNN properties and value-add, vacant retail. Based in: Bergen County, NJ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Sponsors: Syndication Attorneys Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2024 • 31min
JF3446: How This Fund Manager Vets Investment Opportunities in 2024 ft. Paul Shannon
Paul Shannon, owner and manager of the RedHawk Real Estate Invest Wise Collective, joins our host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. Paul is also an owner-operator and LP investor who went from medical equipment sales to buying real estate, eventually investing as a limited partner, which led him to start a fund to help other LPs enjoy the benefits of real estate. In this episode, Paul discusses his strategy for vetting investment opportunities for his LPs, the maturation of the syndication model, his outlook for 2024 and beyond, and more. Paul Shannon | Real Estate Background CEO of Shine Insurance Helps CRE acquisitions and asset management teams build and implement Risk management & insurance strategies Based in: Bloomington, IN Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Tribal Branding by Patrick Hanlon Sponsors: Syndication Attorneys Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2024 • 55min
JF3445: The Art of Closing Deals Fast and Efficiently | 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 the episode, Matt Faircloth and Justin Fraser discuss strategies for successfully closing real estate deals, focusing on multifamily properties. They cover topics like equity arrangement, market selection, team building, offer making, and the importance of due diligence to ensure a deal's profitability. Justin shares insights on navigating multifamily acquisitions, emphasizing the critical role of asset management post-offer acceptance. They also delve into the complexities of contracts and negotiations in multifamily real estate. Key Takeaways: Due Diligence and Team Composition: Effective closing strategies in real estate emphasize the importance of thorough due diligence, careful market selection, and strategic team composition to ensure success. Asset Management in Multifamily Acquisitions: For multifamily acquisitions, the role of asset management is critical, especially in understanding the complexities of contracts and ensuring a smooth transition from offer acceptance to successful closing. Negotiation and Contractual Terms: Negotiations and a comprehensive understanding of contractual terms, such as the significance of a detailed Letter of Intent (LOI), are essential for aligning real estate deals with profitability and investment objectives. Sponsors: Syndication Attorneys Monarch Money My1031Pros Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices