The Best Ever CRE Show

Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Remington Lyman, broker, investor, and co-owner of a fast-growing Ohio real estate brokerage. Remington shares how getting laid off from a finance role at JP Morgan pushed him fully into real estate, starting with house hacking and scaling into a portfolio of roughly 100 residential units alongside commercial investments. The conversation explores the differen...

Matt Faircloth interviews Justin Spillers and Brandon Virgallito, founders of Real Estate Alpha and winners of the Best Ever Conference 10 Pitch Slam. They share how they built their multifamily business over nearly a decade by focusing on disciplined acquisitions, in-house operations, standardized renovation systems, and scaling through repeatable processes rather than chasing trends. The convers...

Richard interviews Steven Loewer, a Canadian private mortgage lender with more than $400 million in transaction volume, to explore how private lending can create cash flow opportunities backed by real estate. Steven shares his transition from commercial mortgage training to private lending. He explains how Canadian mortgage markets differ from those in the U.S., including their stronger presence o...

Matt Faircloth talks to Doron Levi as he shares how his unique background in development fuels his ability to spot off-market opportunities across the U.S., including multifamily, RV parks, and even historic venue spaces. Whether you're a passive investor, an operator, or an aspiring developer, you’ll learn how to build a portfolio that withstands market shifts and creates lasting value. This isn'...

Amanda and Ash dives into real-world applications of AI, how a legal battle with a tenant was won using AI formatting, how property managers are leveraging chat features to streamline leasing, and how entrepreneurs are building AI-powered agents that outpace traditional apps. You'll learn about the cost benefits of AI tools like Claude Cowork and ChatGPT, including how to build skills and processe...

Richard McGirr talks about how his firm crushed their previous fundraising record with $6.1 million, but the real secret lies in how they’re turning this momentum into a repeatable pipeline. He explains how a strategic cross-sell campaign, tapping into existing relationships, generated over a quarter-million dollars in commitments overnight, all by leveraging personalized Loom videos and exclusive...

Matt Faircloth talks to Jake Heller as he reveals how experienced real estate professionals are building digital brains tailored to their unique models, saving time, reducing errors, and giving a competitive edge. You’ll learn practical strategies to incorporate AI into deal underwriting, asset management, and deal sourcing, plus the critical importance of prompt engineering using the RTCF framewo...

Ash Patel and Amanda Cruise interview Chris Reece, who explains how he’s generating double-digit returns by lending into the cannabis real estate sector, where traditional banks won’t operate. He breaks down his strategy of issuing short-term, senior secured loans at 12–15% while underwriting properties at non-cannabis valuations to protect downside risk. Chris also shares why this opportunity is...

Richard McGirr interviews George Salas, who breaks down how he’s scaled his capital raising by focusing on fund-of-funds relationships instead of relying on traditional retail investors. He explains how partnering with established capital raisers allowed him to bypass building a full marketing engine early on, accelerating growth and helping him raise over $4M. George shares how structuring deals...

J Scott interviews Anna Kelley in this Next Level CRE Takeover, who breaks down why multifamily has been hit by one of its worst downturns in history, driven by rising interest rates, higher treasury yields, and surging operating costs. She explains that cap rate expansion alone has pushed property values down by 30–40%, while inflation has simultaneously increased expenses such as insurance and t...

Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Leo Young, who shares how he scaled to 500+ mobile home park units while navigating increasing competition and regulatory pressure. He explains his strategy of improving communities, raising rents toward market, and shifting from quick exits to longer-term holds through refinancing to maximize investor returns. The conversation highlights how operators are bei...

Richard interviews Fred Moskowitz, who breaks down how investing in real estate debt shifts you from making payments to receiving them. He explains his strategy of buying institutionally originated residential mortgage notes at a discount, then generating consistent cash flow through servicing and portfolio management. The conversation highlights why note investing is a scalable, steady alternativ...

Matt Faircloth interviews John Chang, who breaks down April’s market volatility and what it means for commercial real estate investors. He explains how geopolitical uncertainty has already been priced into the market, with inflation pressures lingering but interest rates stabilizing rather than spiking further. John emphasizes that despite short-term noise, the broader real estate cycle is setting...

John McNellis joins Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel to break down the lessons from his decades-long career in retail development, including why he republished his book with deeper insights and greater transparency about his biggest mistakes. He explains why retail is far from dead, how supply constraints drive long-term value, and why he’s remained focused on a tight geographic niche instead of chasin...

Richard McGirr Interviews Brent Neely as he reveals a surprisingly simple leverage point that turned his investing game around. With a background in building over $20 million in e-commerce revenue and years of commercial real estate experience, Brent shares exactly how he activated his professional circles to secure $3 million worth of soft commitments in just months, all without traditional capit...

Matt Faircloth talks to Brandon Virgallito and Justin Spillers about how their unique acquisition methodology forces deal flow through direct owner outreach and high-volume cold calling, rather than waiting for deals to come to them. Justin and Brandon share their step-by-step process for building a repeatable, scalable system for property renovations, from establishing standardized finishes to cr...

Matt Faircloth breaks down how identifying and leaning into your “core genius” can dramatically accelerate your growth in commercial real estate. He explains that success isn’t about fitting a single mold, but about aligning your role with what you’re naturally wired to do and building a team around complementary strengths. By outlining four key roles—money, brain, hunter, and hammer—Matt shows ho...

Amanda Cruise interviews Heather Blankenship, who shares how she built a diversified portfolio across RV parks, mobile home parks, and multifamily over 15 years, starting as an owner-operator before scaling with a team. She explains why RV parks offer strong cash flow but require heavy operations, leading her to add more stable assets to balance her portfolio. Heather breaks down how RV parks have...

Richard McGirr reveals why most educational content attracts the wrong crowd. Those who aren’t prepared or qualified to invest. Learn how to craft messages and lead magnets that filter out the unqualified and speak directly to prospects ready to take action. You'll discover the power of focusing on decision-stage content, like detailed zip code reports or market-specific data, that genuinely move...

Matt Faircloth has a conversation with Nicolas Lares as he shares his journey from tech at Amazon to transforming insurance through captive-style structures that align your interests directly with your coverage. You'll discover how ownership stakes in insurance pools can eliminate middlemen, reduce unnecessary costs, and align claims incentives so you're rewarded instead of penalized for good risk...

Amanda Cruise interviews Steve Taylor, who shares how a costly office lease signed just before the COVID-19 lockdowns pushed him to rethink how commercial space is marketed and monetized. After struggling to fill vacant space in London, he developed SoCommercial, a platform designed to let anyone list and monetize any size of commercial real estate, from full buildings to fractional spaces like de...

Richard McGirr breaks down why absolute metrics alone can lead to perverse incentives and how pairing them with ratio metrics can transform your business. You'll discover the critical difference between raw lead counts and quality indicators like lead-to-call ratios. Richard shares real-world examples from his thriving property fund, revealing how focusing on these ratios helped him raise over $12...

Richard McGirr talks about how most entrepreneurs and investors overlook the simplest yet most powerful way to leverage AI organization. Revealing how meticulous systems and data management are the secret weapons that turn AI agents from a futuristic fantasy into your daily operational powerhouse. Discover how top firms are transforming their productivity with just a few tweaks: from recording eve...

Ash Patel & Amanda Cruise talk to Phil Boggia. He shares his unexpected transition from 14 years in federal law enforcement to multi-million dollar resort investments. Discover why he left residential real estate behind, how he mastered commercial retail with triple-net leases, and why resorts with wedding venues and golf courses are his latest obsession. Phil reveals the secrets behind his low-ba...

Matt Faircloth sits down with Marcin Drozdz, a capital markets expert with over $3 billion in deals under his belt. Drozdz reveals the proven strategies that enable him and his clients to raise 8- and 9-figure capital consistently. The key takeaways include learning how to create compelling messaging that effectively showcases your unique advantages, discovering the core components of modern inves...