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
JF791: Why You Shouldn't Always Trust Your Gut When Deal Making 01.11.2016 21:39
Yes, trusting your gut is a good piece of advice, but not when your eyes are bigger than your brain! Our guest was suckered into a deal without considering all due diligence, and wound up in a Ponzi scheme! Hear how she now evaluates every detail before completing the transaction! Best Ever Tweet: ALWAYS do the homework! Gabrielle Dahms Real Estate Background: - Real Estate Broker at Premier Prope...
JF790: Why You Would Buy an $86 MM Note Portfolio and the 5-3-2 Method 31.10.2016 30:28
Buying notes can be scary if you don't know what you're looking for, especially when you know you are buying a package with some mobile homes in it without land. You're about to hear from our guest who purchased an $86 million note portfolio for pennies on the dollar and made a great return, you also hear about his 5-3-2 method of selling. Best Ever Tweet: You can still be resourceful with mediocr...
JF789: What it Takes to Be an Empowered Startup Founder #SkillsetSunday 30.10.2016 20:08
Have an idea or the drive to get your business up and running? Do you have both? You're about to hear what it takes to be a founder and stay in the game, because it's not easy. Be sure to have a pen and paper and take notes to begin your journey in becoming a founder. Best Ever Tweet: When you first start your own company you don't know what you don't know, so just start. Kevin Siskar Real Estate...
JF788: How to Save a Deal from the IRS! #SituationSaturday 29.10.2016 26:19
You checked all the boxes and you were about to close on the wholesale transaction until you notice that there are issues with taxes… Liens and other fun stuff. Hear how today's guest worked very closely with the title company to get these problems resolved! Best Ever Tweet: Ask questions before you walk away from the deal. Dominic Gauchat Real Estate Background: - Real Estate Investor at Texas Al...
JF787: The Difference Between Good and OUTSTANDING #FollowAlongFriday 28.10.2016 26:08
How much different would your life be if you simply added a little more consideration and maintained an eternal perspective of the future? Joe and Theo talk about different situations in which being outstanding rather than good would have made a difference in everyone's life. Hear how you can be an influential standout! Best Ever Tweet: The business world does not reward us for being just "Good"....
JF786: Over 100 Properties Acquired in 12 MONTHS from LEASE OPTION Masters! 27.10.2016 27:34
They hustled in the last 12 months to acquire over 100 lease-option properties, and now they are reaping the benefits! With a crew of private money lenders, assistants, and team huddles these to manage over 100 lease-option properties creatively acquired through the lease-option strategy. Hear how they did it and what it really takes to get it done! Best Ever Tweet: Invest for cash flow, cash flow...
JF785: Door Knocking to $20 Million in Sales Volume and How He Built a HUGE Following 26.10.2016 17:53
While being on track to rake in $20 million in sales volume our guest also purchases about three homes a year! Ex pro basketball player has found a competitive niche in real estate and is claiming even a larger team of sales professionals, hear how he built such a great following! Best Ever Tweet: You need to do the opposite of what others are doing. Bryan Casella Real Estate Background: - Broker...
JF784: How To Trade Your Solid REI Expertise for a CONTINUOUS Lead Generation Stream 25.10.2016 28:13
Do you struggle at lead generation? There is a way to trade expertise or deal profit incentives for more leads and today's guest does just that! He is not savvy with computers or SEO, but he definitely knows who he is and how to structure a deal between him and them. Here how we set up a meet up group with over 500 attendees! Best Ever Tweet: You have to learn how to build relationships, it's the...
JF783: What He Did IMMEDIATELY After Paying $40,000 for a 26 Unit Memphis Property He Bought Remotely 24.10.2016 25:04
Most investors do not have the stomach to do what our guest did remotely. He purchased a Memphis multi family in a war zone with 0% occupancy and turned it around in just over a year! Hear how he did it and what he had to do immediately after close of escrow! Best Ever Tweet: Start now. Tyler Sheff Real Estate Background: - Founder & CEO of CashFlowGuys.com & CashFlowGuys Podcast - Commercial Real...
JF782: How to SELL YOURSELF in Business #SkillsetSunday 23.10.2016 18:12
As a real estate entrepreneur you are constantly selling yourself to multiple people. Sellers, JV partners, lenders, and even your spouse! Today we are going to hear from someone who has successfully developed a talent to sell himself appropriately in business. Best Ever Tweet: It's not luck, it's hard work and taking risk. Gino Barbaro Real Estate Background: - Created JakeandGino.com with Jake...
JF781: He Funded a HOSPITAL Deal and HAD to FORECLOSE on the Property #SituationSaturday 22.10.2016 29:17
This may be the most complicated situation we have had on the show! Our guest funded a hospital deal, was forced to foreclose on the investors, realized that he still owned a piece of it, and lawsuits fly around on both sides of the city and our guest… This is a very entertaining interview! Best Ever Tweet: When you think a deal couldn't get any worse, think again. Rob Swanson Real Estate Backgrou...
JF780: 8 BENEFITS From the Think Realty Conference #FollowAlongFriday 21.10.2016 20:10
Joe recently attended a conference and he pulled many gold nuggets from it to share with you today! Hear about his comments on a speaker regarding growth and why it's important to be unique and not just better, take notes! Best Ever Tweet: Grow by being unique, not better. Want an inbox full of online leads? Get a FREE strategy session with Dan Barrett who is the only certified Google partner that...
JF779: You're Losing MILLIONS Without Him on Your Team 20.10.2016 23:46
In some states a real estate attorney is needed for specific transactions such as the wholesale pass-through from the B to C Funding to take care of the A to B purchase. Hear how he handles that and also his advice that improved someone's cap rate to 25% by doing one simple thing. Best Ever Tweet: We must deliver a consistent product. Gary Davidson Real Estate Background: - Owner at Castle Law - R...
JF778: She Was Laid Off and Then SCORED $80k on Her FIRST Deal! 19.10.2016 28:11
Sounds too good to be true, but with a positive attitude and open mind it's possible for anybody to turn lemons into lemonade! That's right, she was laid off and then right after made $80,000 in a deal, hear how she did it! Best Ever Tweet: It's about selle relationships and how to best solve problems. Lori Wetzel Real Estate Background: - President of The Wetzel Group, Inc.; A real estate consult...
JF777: He's Closing a MONSTER $300MM+ Deal This Month! 18.10.2016 29:32
If you had 42 years in the business you would really have it dialed in. You're going to hear from someone who has been in the big apartment complex, condominium, and large real estate industry for over 40 years. Hear how he negotiates for his buyers and sellers and what he's offering! Best Ever Tweet: Don't waste anyone's time when you play with big real estate. Mel M. Kaplan Real Estate Backgroun...
JF776: How He Raised Over $1MM On His FIRST TWO Syndicated Deals! 17.10.2016 27:36
Being new in the deal syndication game, it's not likely that you would be able to raise over $1 million on the first two deals, but today's guest did! He gives credit to a few networks that you need to hear about, turn up the volume and learn who you need to talk to! Best Ever Tweet: If you're passionate about something, go get a coach. Dave Thompson Real Estate Background: - Full time multifamily...
JF775: How to MASTER Virtual Wholesaling #SkillsetSunday 16.10.2016 25:40
Risk can destroy your business, and that's why many real estate entrepreneurs preferred to Wholesale properties rather than fix and flip only. Today you will hear from Jared, someone who has wholesaled many properties virtually outside of his state and how he does it. This is one of the episodes you need to listen to multiple times with the pad and pen, enjoy! Best Ever Tweet: We eventually remove...
JF774: Try Explaining Why an Auction Platform is a GOOD Idea for Your Million Dollar Property Seller #SituationSaturday 15.10.2016 23:29
Sounds silly, but this could be the best opportunity for a high-end property to sell given a certain timeframe. You're going to hear from an HGTV star and previous guest who used an auction platform to get a high-end product sold, hear how he did it and the way he explained it to his buyers. Best Ever Tweet: The margins are bigger in high-end sales. Matt Beall’s real estate background: – Principa...
JF773: Why Haven't You Started a Podcast? #FollowAlongFriday 14.10.2016 33:16
They are extremely popular, but they also have a bigger purpose than simply getting the word out. Joe and Theo will tell us the benefits of having a podcast especially for business growth. Start applying these principles when you set up shop for your first podcast for maximum results. Grab your mic! Best Ever Tweet: Consistency is what will grow your network. Want an inbox full of online leads? G...
JF:772 How He Scored $10 MM at the BOTTOM of the Real Estate Market 13.10.2016 29:52
Rob Swanson is an icon in the real estate investing world and owner of the CRM Freedom Soft. He was able to convince a group of individuals to lend him $10 million in 2008, or at least he was able to create a fund. In this show he shares what he did with the cash and how he structured his overall operations in a weak market. Turn up the volume! Best Ever Tweet: Start generating cash now Rob Swans...
JF771: You're Not Running a Wholesale Business Until You've Done This 12.10.2016 26:16
Have you failed yet? Do you consistently month after month wholesale properties with the team that works cohesively? If you're still struggling then you may not have all the pieces. Our guest is extremely persistent and has had it pretty rough before he finally started to net approximate $13,000 per deal, hear how he did it and how he built his team. Best Ever Tweet: Most any investing strategy th...
JF770: ATTENTION Expert Investors, It's Time to DEVELOP! 11.10.2016 28:04
You may hear that you shouldn't choose the reward over risk in real estate, you are about to learn how to mitigate your risk even better. Our guest is a pro The product that allows you to understand your risk in developing and better negotiate the transaction and process with your partners. This is a must listen! Best Ever Tweet: Make your profit before you close. Brian Barbuto Real Estate Backgro...
JF769: Don't Use Your Renovation Contractor for a New Development 10.10.2016 20:14
General contractors come in all shapes and sizes, and we mean jobs. Your typical general contractor may be skilled at renovations, but wouldn't have a clue what to do with new construction. In this episode you will learn what to look for, enjoy! Best Ever Tweet: Be very meticulous when hiring the right contractor. Jason Gaston Real Estate Background: - Owner of GT Property Pros LLC, a successful r...
JF768: What You CAN and CAN'T Do with Self Directed IRA's #skillsetSunday 09.10.2016 23:40
You've wondered what you could and couldn't do, now you will know! Cure all your doubts about this this peculiar little entity and hear why you should have one. You can't miss this one! Best Ever Tweet: Remember that there is always a better way to move money. Kaaren Hall Real Estate Background: - President, uDirect IRA Services, LLC - Helped thousands of Americans invest their IRA into real estat...
JF767: You Bought at the Top of the Market, Now What? #SituationSaturday 08.10.2016 14:55
Today's guest purchased a property at the top of the market in 2006, and his intention was to collect a cash flow. Hear how he had a trouble Tenant, moved into the house, and what he did with that property to leverage his next purchase. Best Ever Tweet: Just because you know someone doesn't mean they'll make great tenants. Deacon Hayes Real Estate Background: – Founder of Well Kept Wallet – Featur...
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