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 9, 2023 • 25min
JF3169: Two Strategies to Get Started in Ground-Up Construction ft. Kyle McGee
Kyle McGee is the president of Sunchase Construction. His portfolio includes 22 apartment units, 9,000 square feet of office and warehouse space, 35 infill lots, and 5 development parcels. In this episode, Kyle discusses his company’s focus on subdivision development, strategies for getting into ground up construction, and how to work with inspectors to achieve your real estate goals. Kyle Stevie | Real Estate Background President of Sunchase Construction Portfolio: 22 apartments 9,000 square feet of office and warehouse space 35 infill lots 5 development parcels Based in: Pensacola, FL Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.sunchaseconstruction.com Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy Greatest Lesson: Losing my dad right out of college and learning how to pick myself up and make something out of myself. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 8, 2023 • 37min
JF3168: Everything You Need to Know About Tokenizing Real Estate ft. Kyle Stevie
Kyle Stevie is the co-founder of Sparen Capital, author of Digital Melting: Making Illiquid Real Estate Assets Liquid Through Tokenization, and senior logistics account executive at Total Quality Logistics, one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. In this episode, Kyle takes a deep dive into the world of tokenization and blockchain technology as it relates to real estate and the benefits this revolution is estimated to have for investors. Kyle Stevie | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Sparen Capital, a concierge-style realty service that buys and sells properties through market-driven data analytics and a deep understanding of client needs. Portfolio: One multi-use property Two commercial properties Total value: $7.6M Based in: Fort Thomas, KY Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss Greatest Lesson: Investing and attending all investor calls in 10XTS. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2023 • 37min
JF3167: How Lucrative is Lending? ft. Tim Herriage
Tim Herriage is executive director at RCN Capital, a leading nationwide lender for real estate investments. In this episode, Tim discusses how to improve your chances of getting capital, how to be profitable in the lending business, and how to build a legacy by tracking net worth vs. cashflow. Tim Herriage | Real Estate Background Executive director at RCN Capital Portfolio: 7,000 loans per year across 45 states Based in: South Windsor, CT Say hi to him at: timherriage.com Best Ever Book: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Greatest Lesson: Do one more, no matter what it is. If I had just kept one more home per year, it would be about $10 million more in net worth. Start keeping assets now, and let time do its thing. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 6, 2023 • 32min
JF3166: How to Prove Yourself as a New Syndicator ft. Caleb Johnson
Caleb Johnson is the founder of Red Sea Capital Group where he focuses on broker relationships and asset management for commercial real estate syndications. In this episode, Caleb discusses the advantages to investing in smaller to midsize multifamily properties, shares how to prove yourself to GPs and capital raisers as a new syndicator, and breaks down his first value-add deal. Caleb Johnson | Real Estate Background Founder of Red Sea Capital Group Portfolio: Five properties across three states One retail property Four multifamily properties Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: redseacapitalgroup.com Best Ever Book: Secret of Closing the Sale by Zig Ziglar Greatest Lesson: Have someone you trust that truly knows underwriting to give you a second opinion on your early deals. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2023 • 44min
JF3165: Why a Recession Could Be Good for Investors ft. J Scott
J Scott is co-owner of Bar Down Investments, which offers passive investment opportunities to individuals and companies looking to build wealth and diversify their retirement strategy. In this episode, J discusses why the commercial real estate industry is unlikely to suffer in the next few years, why the past few years of economic expansion has actually hurt investors, and what he’s doing to pivot his investment strategy during economic uncertainty. J Scott | Real Estate Background Co-Owner of Bar Down Investments Portfolio: About 750 multifamily units About 80 single-family units LP investments Based in: Sarasota, FL Say hi to him at: connectwithjscott.com Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless and The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt Greatest Lesson: Transactional real estate is not the best way to go - holding is better than selling and is usually the best way to build wealth. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2023 • 11min
JF3164: 3 Health Hacks to Improve Your Overall Well-being | 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. Would you want to trade lives with a bedridden billionaire? Probably not. In this episode, Travis discusses three health hacks he uses in his daily life to improve his overall wellbeing, help him achieve his goals, and enjoy the life he has built through passive income. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3, 2023 • 29min
JF3163: How to Create a Fund of Funds ft. Elijah Brown
Elijah Brown is co-founder and managing partner of GoldHawk Capital, which operates a fund of funds structure where they pool capital to invest in sponsors. In this episode, Elijah discusses what a fund of funds is, what skills are needed to be a great fund of funds manager, and how he vets sponsors to make the most of his money. Elijah Brown | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and Managing Partner of GoldHawk Capital Current real estate portfolio consists of: 870 multifamily units 100 short term rentals Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber Greatest Lesson: I released a contractor to proceed on a deal that I wouldn’t be able to check in on for a month. When I finally got to check on it again, it was a disaster. I should have waited to pull the trigger on the deal or hired someone to be present while I was away. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2023 • 24min
JF3162: BEC Exclusive: Fireside Chat ft. Joe Fairless, Part II
At this year's Best Ever Conference in March, Matt Faircloth and Andrew Cushman sat down with Joe Fairless to discuss his path from real estate newbie to $2.7B AUM. In Part II of this two-part conversation, Joe shares tips on raising capital in an investor-hesitant market, the benefits to vertical integration as you scale, and his thoughts on what the commercial real estate market holds in 2023. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2023 • 33min
JF3161: BEC Exclusive: Fireside Chat ft. Joe Fairless, Part I
At this year's Best Ever Conference in March, Matt Faircloth and Andrew Cushman sat down with Joe Fairless to discuss his path from real estate newbie to $2.7B AUM. In Part I of this two-part conversation, Joe details his early challenges as an apartment syndicator, how he overcame them, and what he learned about real estate investing — and himself — in the process. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2023 • 36min
JF3160: Secrets to Improve Your Real Estate Operations and Boost Efficiency ft. Jered Sturm
Jered Sturm is the co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group, a private equity investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating large apartment communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. On this episode, Jered Sturm talks about how he focuses on improving his company's operations to prepare for future growth. He also talks about investing in software, hiring staff, and streamlining training. Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group Portfolio: 1,000 multifamily units Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: snscapitalgroup.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Breathe by James Nestor Greatest Lesson: Trust in others to do something better than you can. Delegate, and you will often be surprised with what people can do. Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFINCON BAM CAPITAL DEAL MAKER LIVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
