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...

Author

Joe Fairless

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Business

Podcast website

www.bestevercre.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

JF665: How REI is Like Tinder 28.06.2016

Swipe left or swipe right? Today's guest is highly selective when choosing his passive investment...and it must be worth it. Turn up the volume and hear his story of quitting a job, buying homes, and building a legacy! Best Ever Tweet: Time is your most valuable asset. Lane Kawaoka Real Estate Background:     - Simple Passive Cashflow Investments     - Host of Simple Passive Cashflow Investments P...

JF664: How to Raise Money to Be a Successful Startup 27.06.2016

Today's guest has done it all! He is an ambitious startup enthusiast who has created companies from the ground up. Hear how he was able to fund his lending company and learn valuable lessons along the way.  Best Ever Tweet: If you don't grit through some of the downs, you'll never see the ups. Matt Humphrey Real Estate Background:     - Co-Founder of Lending Home     - Funded over $515 MM Transact...

JF663: How to Fast Track to Wealth with Distressed Real Estate #skillsetsunday 26.06.2016

The truth is, you gotta work to turn around a distressed property. Through tools, connections, and experience the fix and flip can become a lucrative income. Distressed real estate comes in many ways, hear them here! Best Ever Tweet: Develop the skill set required to solve distressed situations. Phil Elmes Real Estate Background:     - Previous Best Ever Guest on episode     - Founded Urban Rehabb...

JF662: How this Mailman Became a Millionaire 25.06.2016

Our guest began as a mailman, but his wife wasn't going to accept a mailman income. He has purchased over 250 properties and offers mentoring in all things real estate. Hear how he creatively netted over $200,000 through a quiet title. Best Ever Tweet: Don't be a slave to the lender. Tom Nardone Real Estate Background:     - Owner of The Millionaire Mailman investor and mentor     - Featured on Go...

JF661: How to Grab Your Bonus Guide! #followalongfriday 24.06.2016

Joe shares how you can get his new book along with the bonus guide! He talks about the Get Motivated seminar which is nationwide and how he extracted goodness from the event. He shares his investments and current deals, tune in! Best Ever Tweet: Even in a disorganized mess, you can still find something beneficial. Listen to all episodes and get a FREE crash course on real estate investing at: http...

JF660: How He Netted $100k from a BANDIT SIGN! 23.06.2016

Our guest has been through some hard times, all while he was young. Press play and hear his story as he shares his struggles in high school and college and see what he has made of himself today! He has multiple streams of income and is growing rapidly! Best Ever Tweet: If you are looking for a scalable model, you need to figure out bringing leads in the door. Matt Aitchison Real Estate Background:...

Grab this BONUS GIFT for Pre-Ordering Best Ever Book (time sensitive) 22.06.2016

The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Book: Volume 1 is available for pre-order! Click to order NOW so you get the BONUS mentioned in this podcast episode: https://amzn.com/B01GQFYMN8  Here are 9 things you'll discover in the book (plus, LOTS more):  1. How to transition from single family to multifamily properties  2. Step-by-step approach on raising money for your deals  3. How to creativel...

JF659: When Snapchat and This Unique Approach Earns Better Homes and Gardens Love 22.06.2016

When Better Homes and Gardens says our guest's brokerage is "One of the top ten most innovative brokers in the country," you know your on the right track! Our guest has mastered real estate marketing in our short attention span era. He uses videos, Snapchat, and other personal social mediums to reach buyers and sellers. You must hear this episode! Best Ever Tweet: In order to do great work, you ne...

JF658: A High Level Investing Strategist Covers the MOST Important Market Indicators 21.06.2016

Today's guest is scholar from Harvard, an author, a startup advocate, and investor. He has a track record in systems development in real estate business. Hear his take on extracting value in any market. Best Ever Tweet: Create a strategy that allows you to extract value in any market. Stephen Roulac Real Estate Background:     - CEO of Roulac Global     - Writes textbooks for Harvard and other Ivy...

JF657: How He Creatively Controls Properties with No Obligation 20.06.2016

Today's guest is a highly creative real estate investor in the Colorado market. Although his first deal only earned him a $100 spread, he mastered the creative financing deals, and now owns over 20 properties. Hear how he also raised millions.  Best Ever Tweet: You don't need to know everything to get started, move at a steady pace. Kevin Amolsch Real Estate Background:     - President of Pine Fin...

JF656: How To Pick The BEST Garage Door for Your Home and Investments #skillsetsunday 19.06.2016

Are you considering a new garage door for your investment property? What kind adore you looking for? Sturdy, cheap, and reliable? Look no further, our guest is a garage door guru and has invented the Garage Door Armor! Listen how this can benefit you and keep those intruders out! Best Ever Tweet: Know what price you really want to pay. Tommy Mellow Real Estate Background:     - Founder and Creator...

JF655: How This Company Allows Anybody to Invest in Their Portfolio 18.06.2016

Interested in plugging in the cash to get a return without dealing with the common stresses of being a real estate entrepreneur? Today's guest has a solution for you and invite you to invest in his portfolio to earn a better income on your investment than any CD or money market out there. Best Ever Tweet: Create as much value as you can, get out there! Sterling White Real Estate Background:     -...

JF654: The BUSIEST 24 Hours of an Author, Podcast Host, and Investor all in One #followalongfriday 17.06.2016

Joe takes us step-by-step through a typical day in his life. He shares his routines, schedule, investing opportunities, and his new book. Too many items to list here so press play and take notes, begin filling that calendar! Best Ever Tweet: If I'm proud of the work I'm doing, then it benefits others. Listen to all episodes and get a FREE crash course on real estate investing at: http://www.joefai...

JF653: How This Private Money Lender Beats ANY Competitor Lending Terms Nationwide 16.06.2016

He is a seasoned private money lender willing to beat any competitor terms. He flexes and flips around 50 homes a year and sees over 200 loan applications a day. Be sure to hear this episode has a good benefit you and your next fix and flip! Best Ever Tweet: Do your due diligence quickly and fine tune after getting the property under contract. Lee Arnold Real Estate Background:     - Private money...

JF652: How Being Authentic with High Net Worth Families Ensures a Strong Business 15.06.2016

She is multitalented. She speaks numerous languages, closes big deals, and adds values to other cultures. She specifically works with high net worth buyers in all parts of the world, hear how she gets around, you'll notice her positive vibes! Best Ever Tweet: Be yourself, and don't try to be somebody else. Marie Dahl Kell Real Estate Background: -Prestige Real Estate Consultant -Fluent in many Eur...

JF651: How He Works a Day Job and Closes Over 140 Deals 14.06.2016

Today's guest is a full-time employee working towards his financial freedom. His niche of choice in real estate is the lease-option and other creative financing strategy. He is also open to closing with cash, but has learned creative solutions from mentor Dean Graziosi. Sure to lean into this one! Best Ever Tweet: You have to find a mentor, or you're taking a risk. Jay St. Hilaire Real Estate Back...

JF650: How an Appraiser Levels Up to Control $8 MM in Portland Real Estate 13.06.2016

He was just about to purchase a car wash to convert it into a food truck lot. Only in Portland Oregon! Today's guest was an appraiser and has worked the real estate investing field for some years now with his partner. They control over 8 million in real estate assets and allow for a select few to invest with them. Hear his show and how he creatively structures deals! Best Ever Tweet: Real estate i...

JF649: How to Monetize Your Intellectual Property #skillsetsunday 12.06.2016

Today's guest has been through the ringer in her first few years of entrepreneurship. At a young age of 22 years old, it seemed the sky was falling down, but she began to brand herself and add value to everybody that surrounds her. She has since been able to monetize her passion for personal development and has helped others along the way, this is a fantastic episode if you want to learn how to ma...

JF648: How to Host a Rockstar MEETUP Where all Deals Find You 11.06.2016

He and his partner host four meetings A week, no mistake, four meetings a week! It makes sense as the majority of all his deals came from these meetings of adding value to other investors and has been diligent in doing so. He has raised a following in Charlotte and is quickly establishing himself as an authority in his local market. Hear how he sets it all up and what success he has seen. Best Eve...

JF647: The Top 7 Investor Sources to Fund Your Deals #followalongfriday 10.06.2016

Want more deals funded? Well, it's all about your network and how you can add value to others. Joe shares with us seven sources that he uses to find investors that he has worked with to build the business. Be sure to get out a notepad and pen and write these sources down and begin your network! Best Ever Tweet: If i'm finding these investors through these sources you can find these investors too!...

JF646: How He STOLE This Deal Off of LoopNet 09.06.2016

Most people don't try to browse through LoopNet as it's known to be saturated with high priced multi family and commercial properties… little room for an investment. Today's guest had his eyes on one, a 22 unit, and got it for a huge discount! It wasn't that easy though, here are the struggles of our guest and how he prevailed! Best Ever Tweet: Do your homework, get a mentor, and do the deal. Bill...

JF645: Why the four C's are critical to get funded 08.06.2016

Ever wonder what criteria a hard money lender or uses to approve you for a loan? There are many, but today's Hardmoney lender dubs himself a hard money banker and uses the 4 C's. Tune in to hear what he is doing now and how he approves loans! Best Ever Tweet: It's your responsibility to become a black belt at comping properties. Jason Balin Real Estate Background:     - Hard money lender who has f...

JF644: Ex Financial Planner Creates LONG TERM Retirement Program Backed by His Portfolio 07.06.2016

It's complicated, but ingenious! He is currently working on a long term fund that allows others to invest in where dividends are paid and the whole thing is backed by real estate. Turn up the volume! Best Ever Tweet: Don't buy a property if you are not willing to live there. Peter Mackercher Real Estate Background: - Realtor and broker - Investor with his own construction company - Based in St Lou...

JF643: Why Your RE Business Lacks if You Don't Do This One Thing 06.06.2016

You are probably wondering "What else does my business need!?" Well, have you written a book yet? Today's guest is an investor/ghostwriter who writes for big name speakers in the real estate industry. Of course she can't disclose who she helps, but you can bet she has big clients as her charge has now hit the $7,500 range for a basic book. Turn it up!!! Best Ever Tweet: Go local. Barbara Grassey R...

JF642: All You Need to Know about Real Estate Syndications #skillsetsunday 05.06.2016

Today's guest is an attorney who specializes in the creation and legalities of a proper real estate syndication. He speaks of the private placement memorandum and the total makeup of a security. He shares the importance of verbiage and proper documents. He also advises that you need to hire the right professionals to complete the syndication. Best Ever Tweet: No amount of information is overkill....

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