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

JF891: House Hacking to $250,000 Gross Rental INCOME! 09.02.2017

She didn't start that long ago, in 2009 she began her real estate venture house hacking and ran into more opportunities. Hear about her worst purchase in Chicago and how she recovered. She now earns over $250,000 worth of rental income. Best Ever Tweet: As an investor, get to know who you are first. Meghan McCallum Real Estate Background: - Began investing in 2012 and went full time in 2016 - Will...

JF890: STORAGE UNITS Acquisition You NEVER Would Have Guessed and Quitting His Job 5 Days Ago! 08.02.2017

Extremely simple approach to acquiring storage units, yet very unconventional at this level. Our guest is a free man as he quit his job just five days ago, and now he's investing full-time. Hear how he got started and how you can jump into storage units. Best Ever Tweet: Make offers and be real, then Deals will happen. Michael Rogers Real Estate Background: - Full-time real estate investor and Own...

JF889: You Have NEVER Made an Offer Like This! 07.02.2017

Stop everything and press play, you are about to hear a method of making offers with a slight contingency, but it's all about the numbers. Our guest house hacked his way to freedom and has never done an off market deal, hear how he did it! Best Ever Tweet: Do your own analysis of the deal, and do not rely on other people's numbers. Mark Hafeli Real Estate Background: - Real Estate Broker & Investo...

JF888: LOSING $60k, Graveyard Flip and Converting an SFR into a DUPLEX! 06.02.2017

Strange and dreary, yet there is always certainly a buyer at the right price. Our guest also converted a single-family house into a duplex for greater cash flow! Hear how he analyzes a deal and why he takes extreme caution before purchasing another investment. Best Ever Tweet: You've always got to be asking yourself, what is my next step? Charlie Kao Real Estate Background: - Owner of iBuyHousesMi...

JF887: METH Bust to BIG Cash Flow and How to Talk to Banks for Financing 05.02.2017

Problems promote Solutions, and it was no different with our guest facing a big meth break out in a mobile home community which he purchased. Now he's cashing in big time charging lot rent, and he got banks to comply. Hear how he did it and what he told the men with the money. Best Ever Tweet: Focus on what your strengths are and replace your weakness with people. Cameron Skinner -  Full time real...

JF886: How Equity Loans on Your Property can Move You Along to the Next Project 04.02.2017

Have equity? Pull it out! Of course do your best to mitigate your risk, as our guest did. You can find equity partners who will land on your equity so you have cash to move to the next project. Best Ever Tweet: If you haven't lost money in the deal you haven't been in real estate long enough. Ben Walhood Real Estate Background: -        President of Apex Renovations -        President of Chicago A...

JF885: Your Questions Answered! #FollowAlongFriday 03.02.2017

What do you do for the loan guarantor? This is a question asked by a best ever listener and Joe and Theo are about to answer it! Other questions are asked, and the conversation revolving around putting together the deals is in great detail, you need to grab your notepad and prepare to ask another question for next week! Best Ever Tweet: Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Made Possible Be...

JF884: How He Grabbed a 38 Unit Apartment Complex UNDER CONTRACT! 02.02.2017

The due diligence period is on! One of the biggest struggles for our guest is not having comparable financials for this purchase. You know has to rely on the land value, potential rent, and repositioning. He's doing his best to mitigate his risk right now before he has to close, hear what he's up to! Best Ever Tweet: Take MASSIVE action at an early level of your career. Chris Gill Real Estate Back...

JF883: How to Buy Investments with ZERO Debt 01.02.2017

That's right, no debt! How does it work? You'll have to tune in and take notes. He also covers why if he doesn't have the right property manager, he won't buy the deal. Managing Director of BENA Capital, a private equity real estate investment fund Responsible for the sourcing and execution of investments, raising fund capital, and investor relationships Investments are 100% equity based and do no...

JF882: Real Life MONOPOLY and Leaving 2 Part Time Jobs 31.01.2017

He started with the triplex by living in one unit and renting out the other two. He states that he's turning his little green houses into the big red motels figuratively speaking, and has secured many loans to purchase a total of 26 rental units, this guy's on fire! Best Ever Tweet: Don't believe the answer "no" just keep searching for the "yes"! Eric Bowlin Real Estate Background: - Real Estate I...

JF881: Why Wholesaling Requires OVER-DELIVERY of Expectations in Marketing, Sellers, and Buyers 30.01.2017

"Above and beyond" is a phrase that the denotes doing a little more than what was expected. You are going to hear that today from Sinclair, because she has scaled her business by doing more than her competition. Hear about how she was able to grow by going the extra mile. Best Ever Tweet: Successful people don't make excuses, they make things happen. Sinclair Sweat Real Estate Background:- Full ti...

JF880: How to Create an REI System and LEAVE Your Full-Time Job #SkillSetSunday 29.01.2017

He left his full-time job by purchasing rental properties and light fix and flip. He slowly gained the confidence to set up shop all on his own and hiring out many of the pieces that were necessary. Hear how he did it and what he is doing out to grow. Best Ever Tweet: Create a system and then let someone else run it for you. Devin Elder Real Estate Background: - ‎Managing Partner at DJE Texas Mana...

JF879: How $2,500 Protected the Deal, and His FACE! #SituationSaturday 28.01.2017

$2500 spent to get the deal done, and save some blood is a good day. Today we will hear from a previous guest who persuaded a heated man to allow his daughter to purchase a home, this is an extremely entertaining show! Best Ever Tweet: You must solve the problem to make the sale. Michael Whitehead Real Estate Background: - Creator of Sales Talk Thunderdome - He has over 85,000 followers - Hundreds...

JF878: BRANDING and a Possible OH Apartment Community #FollowAlongFriday 27.01.2017

What are you doing to create your brand? Behaviors, accomplishments, track record, and your every day activities contribute to your brand. JoeJoe also shares an update from looking at a property in Ohio, an apartment community in Columbus. Tune in and turn it up! Best Ever Tweet: Thought leadership builds slowly, it won't simply turn on. Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: You find th...

JF877: He Started with LITTLE and Now Creates >12% CR MONEY MAKERS! 26.01.2017

He started in an office and then later began to buy properties! He looks for the C class value add edifices and does just that, adds value! Hear how he gets it done and what he's up to now. Best Ever Tweet: Don't get emotionally attached to a property. Sean Tarpenning Real Estate Background: - Owner at US Real Estate Equity Builder (USREEB), a turnkey company - Owns over 125 single family and mult...

JF876: 22 Mortgages in 2 Years and How to Break the Fannie Mae Barrier 25.01.2017

There's an existing limit to the amount of mortgages you could have, but there are ways around it! Today you hear how to speak to your lender, what type of mortgage you should structure, and what existing financing needs to be in place. This is one episode you can't miss! Best Ever Tweet: Don't go missing opportunities because you thought there was a limit, there are always workarounds. George See...

JF875: Closing on 8th Property in a 1.5 Years WITH a Job! 24.01.2017

You read the title correctly, she's closing on her eighth property in only a year and a half from reading just a blog on financial freedom through real estate. And yes, she is still working a job. It can be done, and here is how! Best Ever Tweet: Remember that financial freedom allows you to go and do what you want and how you want, and it's all up to you. Sarah Pritchett Real Estate Background: -...

JF874: Why You SHOULDN'T be Intimidated by HUGE Properties Regardless of your Skill Set 23.01.2017

50,000 sq ft, is that big enough? That was our guests FIRST purchase! He has become an authority on buying underperforming assets, adding value, then refinancing them! You can't miss this episode! Best Ever Tweet: Don't let the big properties scare you, more creativity is required. Brian Murray Real Estate Background: - Founder and CEO of Washington Street Properties -Grown company into large port...

JF873: How to Live Life like a WARRIOR! #skillsetsunday 22.01.2017

He has put up really big numbers for his businesses, but he couldn't do it without this mindset. Hear how he made it possible to muscle through even the most difficult challenges! Best Ever Tweet: You've got to take action on your newly learned knowledge. Mike Agugliaro Real Estate Background: - Co-owner of Gold Medal Service New Jersey’s largest and respected home services company - Last 10 years...

JF872: How to SCALE a Private Money Raising Empire #situationsaturday 21.01.2017

Can you real estate business, what is your reach? How are you producing content to grow a community of eventual customers, clients, and partners? Podcasts, YouTube, events, and other networking tools and content delivery methods will do just that! Best Ever Tweet: Other will want to learn more about you and your mission if you stay consistent. Jimmy Vreeland & Bob Scott Real Estate Background: - P...

JF871: ANSWERS to 3 Questions YOU Asked! #followalongfriday 20.01.2017

"What advice would you recommend for someone just getting started in multi family syndication?" and other questions were asked to Joe and Theo that they answer in this episode. Be sure to check out Joe Fairless's page on Facebook and see them live every week! Best Ever Tweet: Be specific when asking a question if you are seeking a specific and helpful answer. Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever...

JF870: How to Go from $3,000 to 80 Deals in a SHORT Period 19.01.2017

She made a $3000 check and game over! She partnered up with a friend and chased the deals! Hear about the mentality she had when chasing the deals and how you need to think. Best Ever Tweet: You must expect to run after deals until they eventually run after you. LaShannon White Real Estate Background: - Full time wholesaling real estate investor & Founder of Wholesaling Real Estate Coaching Progra...

JF869: How to Jump into a PARTNERSHIP with NO MONEY 18.01.2017

Napoleon Hill spoke of partnerships in his book Think and Grow Rich, and today we hear about another incredible partnership that took place utilizing the same principles. Our guest brought hard work and hustle to the table without a dime in his pocket and eventually became a partner. It took many hours, learning, and extreme hustle to accomplish this, but it can be done. Hear how he did it and how...

JF868: How to SNAG Deals from BROKERS and What Questions to Ask 17.01.2017

Real estate investors should not look at brokers as competitors, but resources rather. Today's guest was able to find commercial properties by speaking with the ultimate gate keepers, brokers. In fact attached to the show is a link where you can check out the questions our guest asks the brokers in an area he wants to invest in, he looks for brokers with multiple listings. Hear his story and how h...

JF867: From Rabbi to Zillow Competitor Helping Landlords Fill Vacancies 16.01.2017

That's right, he wanted to be a rabbi. He later developed a platform that is becoming very pro in filling vacancies for landlords. He even states that he would love to compete with and eventually become the new Zillow. Hear how he got to this point and how he's growing the business. Best Ever Tweet: Landlords will ALWAYS need a pre-screened and qualified tenant. Ben Schwartz Real Estate Background...

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