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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Jun 16, 2024 • 26min
JF3573: Navigating Market Cycles, Structuring Deals for Success, and Finding Investment Opportunities ft. Darris Cassidy
Daris Cassidy, CEO of FunSom and Principal at VeraVest and Fairway America, highlights real estate market challenges, the shift to income-producing assets, the importance of experienced managers, and understanding investment financials. Daris Cassidy | Real Estate Background FundSomm, Verivest, and Fairway America Based in: Portland, OR Portfolio: $1.2B Portfolio Gross Asset Value Portfolio Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.fundsomm.com Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2024 • 33min
JF3572: Combat Officer Turned Real Estate Pro: Mastering Multifamily, Vertical Integration, and High-Growth Markets ft. Stas Grinberg
Stas Grinberg, co-founder of Vision and Beyond, stresses the importance of being close to investments and vertical integration. He highlights their focus on Miami developments and discusses market challenges like inflation, interest rates, and finding good deals in the Midwest. Stas Grinberg | Real Estate Background Vision & Beyond Capital Investments Based in: Nashville, Tennessee Portfolio: +3,650 units Say hi to him at: www.vnbinvest.com Best Ever Book: The Fountainhead and My Glorious Brothers Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2024 • 31min
JF3571: From Petroleum Engineer to Multifamily Syndicator: Navigating Risk and Building Investor Trust ft. Brandon Jenkins
Brandon Jenkins, a multifamily syndicator, shares his journey from a petroleum engineer to managing 2,953 apartment units. He discusses navigating investor sentiment, capital challenges, and building trust through clear communication and authentic conversations. Insights on market risks, embracing discomfort, and the importance of spreading investments across different markets for growth.
Jun 13, 2024 • 41min
JF3570: From Living in Mobile Home Parks to Owning Them: Leveraging Value-Add Strategies and Achieving High Returns ft. Brian Spear
Brian Spear, co-founder of Sunrise Capital Investors, discusses investing in mobile home parks, their buy-improve-refinance-hold strategy, and the importance of finding motivated sellers. He highlights opportunities from institutional sellers and emphasizes a long-term strategy and flexible debt terms. Brian Spear | Real Estate Background Sunrise Capital Investors Based in: Tampa, FL Portfolio: 15 full cycle MHP deals with 42%+ IRR ~$250mm AUM in MHPs Say hi to him at: www.investwithsunrise.com www.sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/a-masterclass-in-mhp/ Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2024 • 25min
JF3569: Turning Around Neglected Mobile Home Parks, Mastering Infill Strategies, and the Secrets of the Bourbon Triangle ft. Cory Harelson
Cory Harelson, a value-add mobile home parks investor, shares his background and current focus on investing in mobile home parks. He discusses the advantages of investing in the markets of Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati, which he calls the Bourbon Triangle. Harelson explains his strategy of finding value-add parks in great locations and transforming them into desirable communities. Cory Harelson | Real Estate Background Freedom Investing Group LLC Based in: Boise, Idaho Portfolio: 368 MH / RV park units. Say hi to him at: www.passivemhp.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Rock Warrior's Way by Arno Ilgner Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024 • 40min
JF3568: From IT Director to Multifamily Syndicator, Navigating High-Stakes Deals and Philanthropy ft. Hemant Pawar
Hemant Pawar is a real estate investor who focuses on larger multifamily syndication properties. He started with smaller properties and gradually moved up to larger syndications. His motivation for getting into real estate was to have more time for himself and to help others. Hemant's current goal is to help new investors get their first deals and create a community of operator-investors. Hemant Pawar | Real Estate Background Owner/Jewel Equity & Zen Abode Group Based in: Palo Alto, CA Portfolio: 1500+ units in 9 states Say hi to him at: www.jewelequity.com Best Ever Book: Life Philosophy through the Peanuts cartoon strips. Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2024 • 26min
JF3567: From Heavy Value-Add to Ground-Up Development, Navigating Boston's Multifamily Market, and Creative Capital Structures ft. Lior Rozhansky
Real estate investor Lior Rozhansky from Flora Capital in Boston discusses his transition from value-add to ground-up development in smaller multifamily buildings. Topics include capital structures, targeted hold periods, mistakes made, best advice, and community involvement.
Jun 9, 2024 • 24min
JF3566: Mastering the Covered Land Play, Leveraging AI in Boutique Hotels, and the Growth Potential of Coeur d'Alene ft. James Bohan
On this episode of the Best Ever Show, James Bohan joins Slocomb Reed. Their conversations covers a wide range of topics, including real estate investing, hotel investments, covered land plays, and the attractiveness of Coeur d 'Alene, Idaho as a market for investing. James Bohan, a CPA and real estate investor, shares insights into his background, investment strategies, and the factors that make Coeur d 'Alene an appealing market for hotel investments. James Bohan | Real Estate Background Stonehan Based in: Coeur d Alene, ID Portfolio: 1 SFR, one 10-key hotel, farm, CFO of modular development company with 205 MF units in development Say hi to him at: www.stonehan.com Best Ever Book: The Bible Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Apartments.com Ascent Equity Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 8, 2024 • 27min
JF3565: Investing in Energy and Private Credit, Understanding Tax Efficiency, and Navigating Market Changes ft. Dave Wolcott
Dave Wolcott, CEO of Pantheon Investments, discusses the importance of alternative assets and diversification in real estate investing. He highlights opportunities in energy and private credit for tax efficiency, passive income, and upside potential. The podcast explores strategies for commercial real estate, invisible deals, and lessons in due diligence and self-investment.
Jun 7, 2024 • 30min
JF3564: Safeguarding Your Wealth: Asset Protection Strategies, LLC Best Practices, and Legal Insights ft. Hillel L. Presser
On this episode of the Best Ever Show, Joe Fairless joins Hillel L. Presser. He shares insights on asset protection and the importance of safeguarding personal and business assets. He discusses strategies for becoming uncollectible and judgment-proof, including the use of protective entities, exemptions, liens, and equity strips. Hillel L. Presser | Real Estate Background President of The Presser Law Firm Based in: Boca Raton, Florida Say hi to him at: www.AssetProtectionAttorneys.com www.facebook.com/ThePresserLawFirm Instagram Sponsors: SyndicationAttorneys Apartments.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
