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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Business

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www.bestevercre.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

JF941: Equity Raising, How to Start Investing, and When It's OKAY to Share Trade Secrets #FollowAlongFriday 31.03.2017

Raising equity is about adding value, integrity, and growing a network. Hear Joe and Theo talk about equity growth, how to start investing in real estate, and when it's OK to share trade secrets. Best Ever Tweet: The best way to start is by "house hacking". Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Want an inbox full of online leads? Get a FREE strategy session with Dan Barrett who is the o...

JF940: Why VALUE-ADD Multifamily Properties ROCK! 30.03.2017

He likes C class and B class value add Multi family deals, and he surely knows how to sniff them out! Here why large multi family properties make sense and what metrics he uses to validate a proper internal rate of return. If you're looking to level up in real estate, this episode is for you! Best Ever Tweet: Underwrite your deal conservatively. Steve O’Brien Real Estate Background: - Co-founder a...

JF939: He Netted OVER $1 MM WHOLESALING Last Year 29.03.2017

It's safe to say that this is one of our most motivating and instructional episodes of wholesaling we have had. Our guest was able to net over $1 million in wholesaling last year, and he talks about how it all started. Hear his step-by-step case studies and what he did to grab over $20,000 on his first deal. Best Ever Tweet: Be okay with the worst case scenario. Matt Garabedian Real Estate Backgro...

JF938: Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Buying Property Number One 28.03.2017

Interested in pulling the trigger finally? Well now it's possible after hearing this episode, you're going to learn what it takes to lessen the burden every month by purchasing a multi family. That's right, our guest has only purchased a multi family and it's been a blessing and gateway to more deals! Best Ever Tweet: Don't Buy a single-family house for your first property, purchase at least a dup...

JF937: Why Picking the RIGHT Partnership is Key in Wholesaling 27.03.2017

Our guest is doing many types of deals, but he does them with a partner makes up for his weaknesses. If you have any weaknesses, which I'm sure you do, you need someone there to compensate for your loss and leverage what you can't or shouldn't do, get a partner! Best Ever Tweet: Pride, arrogance, and blindness can't stop you in real estate. Travis Daggett Real Estate Background: - Owner at Corners...

JF936: How to Raise MILLION$ to Buy Notes #SkillSetSunday 26.03.2017

Raising money to buy debt, that's correct… Sounds strange but it pays off! Our guest has been a previous guest on the show and he is a successful investor with many hats, and today he is sharing with us how it's possible to raise millions of dollars to purchase notes. You don't want to miss this! Best Ever Tweet: Raising money is a relationship trade, be professional and extremely focused. Dave Va...

JF RECONSIDER Your Partnership for This One Reason #SituationSaturday 26.03.2017

Ready to jump into a partnership? Well, hold your horses! Do you both know real estate? Do you have experience? Do you and your partner bring complimentary skills to the table? Here are some steps to form a great partnership: Know the skills needed. Identify skills you bring. Identify skills that are lacking. Identify structure. Approach someone with skills and offer yours. All partnerships end, a...

JF934: How to Find DEALS in a HOT Market #FollowAlongFriday 24.03.2017

Appears to be impossible right? That's only because you think that way, deals are ubiquitous yet you just need to know who to talk to. Hear how Joe's partner reached out to a very important contact and found a smoking deal, all he did was add a little more value then the next guy. Best Ever Tweet: Value is not always found, but created. Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Want an inbo...

JF933: Your FORMULA to Buy 5 Rentals in 2 Years and Payoff in 7! 23.03.2017

Purchase, rehab, rapid pay-down and refinance 5 properties in 7 Years! Whew! Before you think it's impossible, turn up the volume and listen to our guest. He's extremely motivated and driven to find the right lender and the right properties, it is possible. Best Ever Tweet: Whenever you look at long term wealth, you have to build your foundation in the next five years. Andrew Holmes Real Estate Ba...

JF932: FOX News Anchor Invests in Real Estate 22.03.2017

He learned the good, the bad, and the ugly of real estate. He helps others build a rental portfolio and live financially free. Hear what he's up to now! Best Ever Tweet: Invest in assets that give you immediate and predictable returns. Clayton Morris Real Estate Background: - Real estate investor and the President of Morris Invest, helping people build passive income and true legacy wealth - Host...

JF931: Being Fired, She LEARNED the REI Ropes QUICKLY! 21.03.2017

Your boss decided to let you go, now what? Our guest has parents who were landlords, so it couldn't be that difficult, right?! Well, she surely had to evict some tenants and buy some value add wholesale deals, hear what she's up to! Best Ever Tweet: Be hungry for the next deal. Neva Williamson Real Estate Background: - Managing partner of consulting company and active real estate investor - Best-s...

JF930: Recession-Proof? Why You MUST Diversify Your Assets 20.03.2017

His father lost much of his net worth during the last crash, so our guest made sure he died versified his real estate portfolio. Hear what he believes to be the best way to invest even when you are starting out! Best Ever Tweet: Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Mark Allen Real Estate Background: - Broker at SVN Investment Sales Group and real estate investor - Began real estate in 2009 as a...

JF929: A MILLENNIAL'S Guide to Buying Your First Home #SkillSetSunday 19.03.2017

Maybe you or someone younger is ready to dive in and make the first home purchase, this interview is for you! Our guest purchases her first home and makes many costly mistakes, her opportunity now is to share with you what not to do. She's a blogger, so you can catch her website in the notes and follow her. Best Ever Tweet: Do all the research you can do not only for before the purchase, but for a...

JF 928: How He BOUNCED Back after Losing MILLIONS #SituationSaturday 18.03.2017

He lost over a million in cash, and it didn't come back...at least not in that deal. Hear the son of previous CEO of Odesk share his account of losing money, transforming his mind, and bouncing back from loss to prosperity. Best Ever Tweet: It is the worst feeling when you have nothing more to live for, but you need to revive your gratitude.   Jeff Slayter Real Estate Background: Best Selling Auth...

JF927: Joe's Journey: Part 3 of 3 #FollowAlongFriday 17.03.2017

Wrapping up his journey up to now, Joe highlights all the steps from feeling apathetic at his corporate job to purchasing large Multifamily edifices. You won't want to miss this episode as it relates to many of you who are struggling with clarity and vision. Joe sums up that he truly found what he was interested in, but it took some time and some self reflection. Best Ever Tweet: When you want som...

JF926: Don't Listen to Dave Ramsey and BUY 10 Duplexes in 10 Years! 16.03.2017

Dave Ramsey is not about debt, but our guest is! He made a goal to purchase 10 duplexes in 10 years, and did it in eight! This was a goal he said after being sick and tired of the rat race, hear about his purchases, management, and where he's going! Best Ever Tweet: Buy and never sell, but be sure you buy right. Cory Binsfield Real Estate Background: -        Financial Advisor at Structured Wealth...

JF925: TOP Reasons to Start an REI Club and How a Mountain Man Turns to Investing 15.03.2017

The Breakfast Club! OK this one is all about real estate and it happens to be in Denver, but our guest is still officiating this group and shares the top reasons and benefits for having this collective. Hear about how he got into real estate investing from only making $30,000 a year in the mountains and what he's up to now! Best Ever Tweet: Keep a close circle of those who think like you. Tim Emer...

JF924: SHOPPING CENTER Investing and Why Ugly is GOOD! 14.03.2017

Try something new, purchase a shopping center! Our guest looks for for value add shopping centers that are ugly, strange, underperforming, etc...and turns them around! Hear about an 8 year deal and how he turns low volume tenants into a booming location! Best Ever Tweet: If your goal is to make a lot of money specialize in your niche and focus. Michael Flight Real Estate Background: - President of...

JF923: How He STARTED with a Condo AND a 20-Unit Apartment Complex 13.03.2017

Not many investors start how ours did. He began with a condo and 20-unit apartment acquisition and the rest is history! He even owns the majority of a street around one of his investment properties, turn up the volume and grab a pen! Best Ever Tweet: Make it a goal to own as many units as possible in the next five years. Himanshu Jain Real Estate Background: -        Founder & CEO of Invest with H...

JF922: How to Buy CHEAP Raw Land Part 2 #SkillsetSunday 12.03.2017

We're BACK! Raw land investing and insights part 2! Take notes and start shopping for your cheap parcels surrounding your area today! Best Ever Tweet: Evaluate the path of growth by speculating the future of the land. Mark Podolsky Real Estate Background: - Owner of Lank Geek Enterprises - Investing in raw land for over 14 years and completed over 5,000 transactions - His company is Frontier Equit...

JF921: Should You Rescue Your Business? #SituationSaturday 12.03.2017

Feeling dead? You had such a passion to start monetizing what you love to do best and it died… Should you revive it? How will you do it? Here is how to find out! Best Ever Tweet: We get in business because we love what we do. Stacy Tuschl Real Estate Background: - Creator of The Business Rescue Road Map, a system of assessing your business and pulling it back from the brink of failure - Bestsellin...

JF920: Joe's Journey: Part 2 of 3 #FollowAlongFriday 10.03.2017

Buying his first investment properties, follow Joe in part two of his journey! You'll hear about his mistakes he made along the way and even losing his earnest money deposit on a purchase. He talks about his rental portfolio and how he found the right managers and the right homes. Check out Part 1 of the journey here: Best Ever Tweet: Never find your magic company through a Google search, find the...

JF919: Why You MUST Start Investing NOW and Not Wait 09.03.2017

Our guest has multiple properties that total in value of over 3 million! He started late in the game, but he finally figured it out. He rehabs multiple properties a year and will share one of his condo deals he bought below half price! Best Ever Tweet: Don't wait to Invest, start now. Shawn Holsapple Real Estate Background: - Active full time real estate investor and licensed Indiana Real Estate B...

JF918: Section 8 and 87 Units AREN'T SO BAD...Ask This Guy! 08.03.2017

He manages/owns 87 units ranging from single units to multi family to single-family homes. That's a lot… We know, yet we are still perplexed by how he does it all himself. Hear how he manages his section 8 rentals and his screening process, it's worth taking notes. Best Ever Tweet: When you have something someone desperately needs, you'll be in control. Curt Bidwell Real Estate Background: - Manag...

JF917: How He Rehabbed and Refinanced an 8+ Unit Quickly! 07.03.2017

Leaving the corporate world after graduating our guest was ready to do something greater… real estate investing on a multiunit level! Hear how he acquired, rehab, and refinanced and 8+ unit apartment property and what he's up to now! Best Ever Tweet: Go into any deal with only the best of intentions, but be leery of potential pitfalls. Nick Baldo Real Estate Background: - Owner at NY Home Solution...

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