Joe Fairless
The Best Ever CRE Show
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...
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Joe Fairless
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
JF1490: Build A Successful Lawn Company & Start From Scratch With Real Estate? With Brent Bowers 01.10.2018 30:43
Brent had a successful lawn care business in high school while he was working on getting his real estate license. He left the business to do real estate full time at a very difficult time, in 2008. Eventually, he left real estate behind to join the military. After the military, he got back into real estate and started doing well with wholesaling. We’ll hear today how he approaches wholesaling and...
JF1489: Learn About A New Marketplace You May Have Never Heard Of #SkillSetSunday with Dave Dunford 30.09.2018 24:57
Dave is on the show today to tell us about a different area of investing, not real estate. We’re actually going to hear about buying shares in private companies and why as entrepreneurs, we should care. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Banks make as much money brokering and trading stocks” - Dave Dunford Dave Dunford Real E...
JF1488: What Are The Best Asset Classes To Invest In With A Self-Directed IRA? #SitationSturday with Bryan Ellis 29.09.2018 22:34
Bryan and Joe had a conversation on the podcast over three years ago, he’s back today to tell us about self directed IRA investing. Even if this doesn't apply to you right now, there’s a chance you will be in the future. Bryan has a very extensive real estate background as well as owning SelfDirected.org where he focuses on helping other people invest their money. If you enjoyed today’s episode r...
JF1487: How to Analyze an Out-of-State Deal & How to Effectively Communicate w/ Passive Investors #FollowAlongFriday 28.09.2018 31:53
Today’s Follow Along Friday is all about analyzing an out of state deal, and the best methods for keeping investors happy with great communication. We’ll hear exactly what Theo is doing as he evaluates a deal that is out of state for him. Then Joe tells us how he keeps all of his investors up to date and happy. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! ...
JF1486: From One SFR To Owning 100+ Units in Just Three Years While Working Full Time with Powell Chee 27.09.2018 26:33
Powell bought his first property in 2015, which was just a single family home that he rented out. In the 3 years since then, Powell has acquired some bigger deals, for a total of over 100 units. Oh yeah, he’s also been working full time during this time! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You don’t need to create something new,...
JF1485: How To Do Over $15 Million In Wholesales In Just One Year with Steven Libman & Adam Rae 26.09.2018 30:00
Steven and Adam teamed together to build a huge wholesaling business. They also transitioned over to commercial real estate to secure some passive income. If you want to know how to wholesale A LOT of deals and/or want to know more about commercial real estate investing, listen to what they have to say in this episode! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a r...
JF1484: From Losing $20k To Successful Real Estate Investor with Justin Grimes 25.09.2018 29:01
Justin went from losing $20,000 on his first deal to being a successful, money making investor and podcast host. He turned the page from the first deal by building a great team and getting better at due diligence. Hear what his strategy is now and how he was able to stay positive and move on from his first deal being a loss. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave...
JF1483: Tenant Management For Small To Medium Sized Landlords with Dave Spooner 24.09.2018 25:13
Dave and his company have a free software they offer for landlords to help manage their properties and tenants. They really have what sounds like a great software and program for struggling landlords, or even just a landlord that could use a little extra help as they are growing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Creating con...
JF1482: How To Quickly & Effectively Solve Various Problems That Arise In You Biz with David Begin 23.09.2018 26:43
As investors and entrepreneurs, we must be able to adapt and overcome various situations that come up. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is kind of a necessity. Today, David has some tips and strategies to overcome problems, regardless of the business and reasons. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If I had to go back...
JF1481: How The New Tax Plan Can Benefit Real Estate Investors #SituationSaturday with Tom Wheelwright 22.09.2018 28:05
Tom is back on the show to tell us about the new tax law and how we, as real estate investors, can use it to our advantage and benefit. Without a doubt everyone will find something to learn in this episode, Tom is a tax expert who travels with Robert Kiyosaki to teach people about this, and we get it free today! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!...
JF1480: Top 10 Tips for Underwriting a Value-Add Apartment Community (Part 2 of 2) #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo 21.09.2018 41:43
Continuing a conversation they started about a month ago, Joe and Theo are giving away more of their top tips for underwriting value-add apartment communities. We also have a new segment of the podcast announced towards the end of this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If you’re gonna sell a property after 5 years, yo...
JF1479: Finding Off Market Deals, Managing Rentals, & Wholesaling with Pete Barrow 20.09.2018 26:59
Pete and his team do a little bit of everything. The leaders of his business are himself and his sons, and they have a great system in place. One son is the deal finder, the other is the property manager, and Pete over-sees as well as being the head of marketing, networking and growing the business. Tune in to hear how she pays $0 on capital gains! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscr...
JF1478: From Single Family, Cash Flowing Homes To Non-Performing Second Mortgages with Lindsay Gordon 19.09.2018 25:55
Lindsay has been investing for the last 10 years, starting with single family homes in Philadelphia. Now she lives in Puerto Rico and buys mortgages as well as commercial buildings. She moved outside the states for good reasons, which include some ways that she is saving money on taxes. Tune in to hear how she pays $0 on capital gains! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes...
JF1477: From Large Scale Flipping To Large Scale Multifamily with Andy Dane Carter 18.09.2018 26:54
Andy used to be in the house flipping business, (150-250 homes per year!) but changed course into buying and holding multifamily deals. Not only does he buy smaller multifamily properties, he’s also syndicates larger properties. Taking it even a step further, his company wholesales around 30-40 deals per year. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! ...
JF1476: How To Add 42 Units To Your Portfolio In Just 12 Months with Jay Helms 17.09.2018 29:55
Jay is a very experienced investor, and he also is a real estate blogger. Over the last 12 months Jay has stepped his game up a bit and added 42 units total to his portfolio. That sounds like something any investor would like to do, so hearing how Jay has done it can certainly help. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Know your ma...
JF1475: How To Get More People To Your Open Houses #SkillSetSunday with Charlie Kao 16.09.2018 21:43
As a repeat guest and an experienced investor, Charlie knows a thing or two about real estate. Today’s subject is all about open houses and how to get a lot of people to show up to your open houses. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Get multiple offers on your listings” - Charlie Kao Charlie Kao Real Estate Background: Owner...
JF1474: Build Wealth & Live Off Of Your Wealth #SituationSaturday with Chad Carson 15.09.2018 28:08
Chad has been on the show in the past, and he’s back to tell us a few ways that people can retire early through real estate, which is also the subject of his new book, Retire Early With Real Estate. If you want to know how to build wealth with real estate, and then be able to live off of what you have built, grab pencil and paper and hit play! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe i...
JF1473: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book Part 4 | Execution #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo 14.09.2018 34:55
Joe and Theo are back for the final installment of our four part series about the recently released, Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book. This part is all about securing the funds and executing on your business plan. Hear how they execute their business plans for their investments. I’m positive they will mention at least one strategy you have not heard before. If you enjoyed today’s episode remem...
JF1472: From Comedy Writer On Family Guy To Real Estate Investor with Mark Hentemann 13.09.2018 31:00
Mark bought his very first investment in LA while he was working on season 1 of Family Guy. He was hooked after the first deal and knew that he wanted to do it for the rest of his life. Now mark has about 140 units, all multifamily, all in Los Angeles. Hear how he has been able to scale up in a tough market. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Be...
JF1471: From Credit Card Investment To A $90 Million Real Estate Portfolio with Tim Bratz 12.09.2018 30:39
Tim bought his first investment property with his credit card, rehabbed it, sold it for about $14,000 profit! He was only 23 years old at this time, he kept on going and is now buying a lot of different properties and has a large portfolio that earns a great monthly income. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “You can do anything...
JF1470: Tears His Achilles, Starts Flipping Meth & Chinese Drywall Homes with Jeremy Porto 11.09.2018 30:04
Jeremy was serving in the Air Force when he tore his achilles in pilot training. He was laid up, reading real estate investing books. When he was able, he took action and started flipping homes with unique problems. Now he also owns 40 units. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “If you learn any niche well, people will bring thos...
JF1469: How Loan Originators Qualify Potential Borrowers with Phil Treadwell 10.09.2018 25:23
Phil has extensive lending knowledge and experience, thankfully he’s here to share some of that knowledge with us today. He spends most of his time opening branches and coaching originators. Needless to say, he knows a lot about what originators are looking for when they are qualifying you. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Se...
JF1468: How To Create Passive Income Through Raw Land Investing #SkillSetSunday with Mark Podolsky 09.09.2018 23:37
Mark has been on the show before and he always delivers great value to his audience. Known as The Land Geek, he specializes in raw land investing. For this interview, Joe and Mark are focusing on uncovering how Mark uses raw land investing to not only buy land at a discount and sell for a profit, but also use raw land to create passive income. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe i...
JF1467: Building Your Real Estate Brand Through Books #SituationSaturday with Julie Broad 08.09.2018 28:16
Julie has self published her own books, as well as helped a lot of other people publish theirs. When she published her book More Than Cash Flow, it went to #1 overall on Amazon. Today she’s here to tell us how we can use books to build our brand for us. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “The key to that was that I had been buil...
JF1466: Finding and Underwriting Apartment Deals | Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book (Part 3 of 4) #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo 07.09.2018 37:41
After hearing about parts one and two of the Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book, today we’ll learn some more about part three: finding and underwriting deals. To hear what to do in competitive offer situations and more great tips from Joe and Theo, tune in today! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “It doesn’t mean that just be...
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