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

JF591: 3 Steps to Get STARTED in Apartment Investing #followalongfriday 15.04.2016

Many ask "How can I get started in apartment investing?" Say no more! Today Joe will share three steps for you to take action immediately! You may think it's about financing, but it's not, it's so much more! Tune in to get started on your first apartment deal. Best Ever Tweet: You have got to know the terminology when you are investing. Please Take 4 Min and Rate and Review the Best Ever Show in i...

JF590: He's 19 and Closed His First Deal Before High School Graduation, Nine Months Later $190,000! 14.04.2016

He closed his first deal in high school, and the rest is history! He tried his hand at network marketing and decided to attend a rich dad poor dad seminar, and since the last nine months has totaled an income of over $190,000! This is a no excuse show! He's only 19 and is doing business that the pros do! Tune in! Best Ever Tweet: It's easy to do your first deal, it's a whole other ball game to con...

JF589: How She "Syndicates" Mortgages Through JV Deals 13.04.2016

Rent to own may sound familiar, and today's guest puts these deals together. She is able to JV with other investors while taking on all the management. The A to B and B to C transaction is all wrapped in this nice deal, and she has seen it beginning to end. Hear how she does it! Best Ever Tweet: Everyone has to win. Amina Mohamed real estate background: Residential and commercial mortgage agent an...

Jf588: How Simple JV Deals Make $$$ When You Have ZERO Time! 12.04.2016

Our guest today works every other month, and he is still closing deals! He is new to the game of wholesaling but has found a way to partner with other investors to ensure the transaction is completed while he is gone. He is a Marine merchant and is out on the ocean while the check is deposited into his bank account! If you are new to the game and feel inadequate you must hear the show! Best Ever T...

JF587: How You are Leaving Thousands of $$$ Behind by Not Doing This! 11.04.2016

"Wholetail," acquiring a property at a wholesale level and selling at a retail price without doing a lot to it, or very little. Today's guest is pretty savvy using this strategy and has found success in this niche. Tune in and see how you can save even more cash at the closing table! Best Ever Tweet:Be comfortable being quiet. Mike Cowper real estate background: Been a wholesaler for 15 months and...

JF586: ALL You Need to Know about Investing in NY, NY Townhomes 10.04.2016

Moving to New York City?!? Well you may want to invest in a townhouse, they are highly limited. Today's guest shares his 1,000,000,000+ sales knowledge in all things regarding townhomes in New York City. We get down to the nitty-gritty including design, floorplan, and square footage. If you ever want to invest in New York City you have to hear this show! Best Ever Tweet: If you can get 5% rate of...

JF585: From $0.00 to $800.00 to Rich and How He Did It #situationsaturday 09.04.2016

He lost it all after jumping into a business he knew nothing about. He decided to come back to his home...real estate. Joe specializes in lease options and creative finance structures today, he also runs a mentor program. He shares how important it is not to give up; his drive took him from broke to wealth. Here his Best Ever advice! Best Ever Tweet: Real estate always works...you will always need...

JF584: Hire an ADMIN First, and Do Us a Favor...Update Your Vision Board! #followalongfriday 08.04.2016

Today Joe shares with us all the successes and goals he has in his life, like closing on a large apartment community and updating his vision board. He shares with us a piece of a book he is reading where it prompts readers to hire an admin before a sales rep and why you should do so. Joe shares why it is OK to update your vision board over time, tune in and follow along! Best Ever Tweet:Your first...

JF583: How He Bought 19 Properties Since 2012 07.04.2016

He admits that he lacked a true focus...until 2012. He was approved for a large line of credit which he would use to buy an eight unit building. From there the momentum built and didn't stop! Hear this investor's story and how he eventually wants to end up. Best Ever Tweet: Deals are like buses, there's one every ten minutes. Nick Patterson real estate background: Owner of Kale Realty Chicago and...

JF582: Why Hearing "No!" is MONEY and What this Property Manager can Teach You about Lead Generation 06.04.2016

This highly proactive property manager is our guest today and he is on the attack! He take massive action by calculating how many "No's" it takes to get to the yes. He calculates all his metrics and spend three hours daily prospecting, he has also purchased several buy-and-hold's in the last 12 months, this is a powerful show and you should hear it! Best Ever Tweet:There's two ways to build your b...

JF581: He's 22 and Has Completed Over 40 Flips! 05.04.2016

Our guest is a young one, 22 years old and he began when he was 19. He's a very mature investor for his age and has had experience with over 40 fix and flips. Listen to his advice and see if you can begin your fix and flip adventure, the way he raises money is awesome! Best Ever Tweet: Always exceed expectations. Kevin Ramirez real estate background: Moved to the United States from Caracas, Venezu...

JF580: How He Traded a BMW for a HOUSE, and Masters Memphis REI 04.04.2016

He started young at age 25, and was told he couldn't invest in real estate. Our guest ignored the noise and began with a Nice and easy single-family residence. Like a snowball rolling down the mountain he picked up Momentum and learning about Hardmoney, portfolio lending, and being a landlord and now owns a massive line of properties while still doing deals. He's an advocate of online marketing, g...

JF579: How to Connect with VIP's in Your Industry #skillsetsunday 03.04.2016

Ready to contact the big bosses of your niche? First you need to tell yourself that you can do it, and it's all in your head. Remember, these are VIPs are human too… In fact only a human can reach out these individuals, you must build the relationship and be sincere. This episode covers many tactics and methods in which you can reach the top from adding value to interviewing hot shots. You can't m...

JF578: He FAILED His First Mailing but PERSISTED with Tom Krol! #situationsaturday 02.04.2016

He doesn't lack enthusiasm, that's for sure! If there's anything you will learn from this show, it's all about faith and persistence. Tom is anxiously engaged with his clients and followers and shares with us how he began his career and wholesaling properties. He failed miserably in the beginning, but surrounded himself by only the best individuals in the business. He quotes Jim Rohn and other ico...

JF577: What $829 BILLION of Appraised Properties Entails 01.04.2016

Our Best Ever guest is a commercial and residential appraiser in the Dallas, Texas market. He has been involved in amusement park projects such as Six Flags and laser tag arenas. He shares his expertise in the appraisal process and how he has found successful opportunities!   Best Ever Tweet:   Look for success, if it's out there, copy it!     Jake Thacker's real estate background:   –          Be...

JF576: No More Excuses! Here's 84,000 Reasons Why You Need to Start Your First Fix and Flip! 31.03.2016

Our best ever guest purchased a fix and flip property with conventional financing… Yes conventional financing! He was able to find a partner, secure with a healthy profit. He did it on his first try, so there are no excuses, you're up next! Best Ever Tweet: Surround yourself with smart people and you'll achieve great results. Cornelius Charles real estate background: Co-owner of Dream Home Propert...

JF575: A Real Estate Platform's Startup Journey 30.03.2016

Our Best Ever guest is from Israel and has created a real estate community online for investors and sellers to share deals, put together real estate projects, and network! He has had a history of fix and flips in Southern California and continues to grow the community. Best Ever Tweet:It's much easier to do a short-term deal. Lior Herman real estate background: Founder of Estateya, a market networ...

JF574: LIVE-IN FLIP and His Plan to Contract the Work! 29.03.2016

Today's guest is about to jump into his first fix and flip while he invests on the side. He won't actually live in it during the flip (he will have his contractor rehab the home while he is absent), but it will be an owner occupied home. He is slowly but surely buying rentals and building his wealth! Best Ever Tweet: I want to be my own boss and do my own thing. Tyler Flagg real estate background:...

JF573: How 100 Homes a Year Started with Rapport Building Door Knocks 28.03.2016

Today's guest began in the grassroots knocking on doors in finding deals. He was hungry for closing neighborhoods, and eventually built a wholesale company. He buys in the California market and works with many other investors, hear his story and how he began with very little! Best Ever Tweet: Don't put your eggs in one basket. Don Costa real estate background: Been in the real estate business for...

JF572: How to Read a Tape of Notes to Buy #skillsetsunday 27.03.2016

Ever wondered how investors purchased NPN's (non performing notes)? Our Best Ever guests pull thousands of properties from banks and creditors in the form of an excel spreadsheet. They look at key indicators such as Senior Lien Balance, AVM, and Unpaid Principle Balance. This is a comprehensive show, and you will learn how to determine a note purchase! Best Ever Tweet:We find credit scores to be r...

JF571: Did He Pay Cash or Terms for a 97 SFR Portfolio? #situationsaturday 26.03.2016

He buys, flips, holds, and refinances SFR's and has been doing so for over 10 years. He was caught off guard with an opportunity to buy a portfolio of 97 homes, which would have been a record. He approached the opportunity at many angles, so you'll need to listen to know how he decided to acquire the investment! Best Ever Tweet:The key is, when you have good luck, try to get a high return on that....

JF570: New Book, New Site, and Deals! #followalongfriday 25.03.2016

Follow along with Joe as he shares more of his book to come and much more! His clients have deals, his brother has a great product for you to buy to stop burglars, his website coming out soon, and his monthly meet up is growing! A plethora of positive and progressive activities going on! Best Ever Tweet: Books are great exposure tools. Please Take 4 Min and Rate and Review the Best Ever Show in iT...

JF569: How this Foreign Investor Makes a Luxury Country Club Product 24.03.2016

Our guest is not from the United States, he's a European genius with an eye for high-class remodels in beautiful California. He has experience creating beautiful homes and leaves his signature in the upper-class niche, you have to hear his story and where he's from! Best Ever Tweet:Things don't change change by themselves unless you make them change. Stefan Vogel real estate background: Owner of V...

JF568: Why He Finds the BUYER Before He Negotiates the Deal 23.03.2016

Our guest is creative, and serious about all his exit strategies. He finds a buyer before he negotiates a deal which will ensure the sale. We also purchased a large commercial building and bought out the tenants to re-rent at higher rates to eventually create a better cash flow investment to resell later. You have to hear this man's show! Best Ever Tweet:Negotiation is an artform. Adam Cohen real...

JF567: How this "House Hacker" Now Owns 5 Homes! 22.03.2016

"House hacking" seems like an interesting term, but it did notes renting out your living spaces in an owner occupied investment. Our guest today has done so, and that's how he began his journey three years ago. Tune in and listen to this investor's story of multiple offers he made and what he closed on! Best Ever Tweet: Stay humble...and don't stop learning. Jeremy Chaudet real estate background:...

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