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

JF541: How a Young Commercial Investor Raised Over $1M to Purchase a 30-Unit Deal 25.02.2016

He’s tenacious! Only 28 years old, our Best Ever guest is a real estate agent and investor in New York, New York. He is relentless with his marketing efforts and uses direct mail. He understands the buy and hold market in NY and has observed how others have liquidated and purchased large multiunit buildings. He knows his numbers, listen in and be inspired! Best Ever Tweet: When did Noah build the...

JF540: These 4 Rules Will Ensure Success in Real Estate 24.02.2016

Today's guest is  seasoned investor in the Phoenix, Arizona market, and she has four statutes that she swears by; if you adopt these same principles, only greatness can become of your business. Hear her story of ups and downs and the steps to her success!   Best Ever Tweet: Being in real estate, there's always highs and lows.   Karen Abinet's real estate background: -          She has been in real...

JF539: HGTV's Scott McGillivray of Income Property Shares His Advice and Niche! 23.02.2016

You've seen his show, Income Property, where he helps individuals buy cash flow homes, and now he's here to share his Best Ever advice! He tells us about his specific niche that he prefers to invest in that will blow your mind (because it makes perfect sense), hear what he has to say! Best Ever Tweet: Real estate investing is "get rich slow". Scott McGillivray real estate background: Host and exec...

JF538: How Playing a Board Game Built His Credibility and Network 22.02.2016

Our Best Ever guest has vision. He even helps others learn how equity and passive income works by playing Cash Flow, a board game inspired by Robert Kiyosaki. Hear his story of building capital and relationships through fundamental skills of service and networking.   Best Ever Tweet:   Don't talk so much, just listen.   Jason Myles real estate background: -          Been in the real estate industr...

JF537: How to Generate Business RESULTS with INSTAGRAM #skillsetsunday 21.02.2016

Think Instagram is just pics? Think again! This social media platform is top-notch in lead generation, and the creator of Foundr magazine will show you how. Best Ever Tweet: If you use Instagram, you need to commit to a consistent strategy. Nathan Chan real estate background: Based in Melbourne, Australia and creator of Foundr Magazine Say hi to him at foundrmag.com or Instagram.com/foundrmagazine...

JF536: How He Avoided LAWSUITS Using This Technique #situationsaturday 20.02.2016

Do you own real estate in your name? Why? There is really no advantage to owning properties in your name, in fact if you own multiple and someone decided to charge you with....you could lose them all. You have to hear this situation and how to avoid piercing the corporate veil. Best Ever Tweet: Do not own real estate in your name. Randy Hughes real estate background: Been investing over 40 years i...

JF535: Why You Need to Focus on One Thing at a Time #followalongfriday 19.02.2016

Joe shares his experiences meeting new people to expand his network. He tells us about his trainer's process of recruitment at a division 3 school and the singular focus necessary in the selection. Joe extends the challenge to talk to someone new, and you can tweet him @joefairless describing your experience.   Best Ever Tweet: You never know where a meeting will take you.   Please Take 4 Min and...

JF534:College Graduate Buys 16 Rentals in Six Cities Using CRAIGSLIST 18.02.2016

She decided that her route to wealth would be through passive income, so she bought some rentals, and yes she did use craigslist. She also purchased these rentals in six different cities, but was confident that the numbers outside the local market would be better. Hear how she did it. Best Ever Tweet: [Investing] definitely relies on outside experts. Nicole Bryan real estate background: Owner of 1...

JF533: Why You Need to go ALL IN TODAY and What It Requires 17.02.2016

He went shopping with Pat Hiban in the downslide. Our Best Ever guest owns a large Keller Williams, principal owner in the 20th largest real estate company in US with 2,100 agents responsible for over 19,000 transactions and $4.5 billion in sales. He is a big player in the real estate field and he shares how he took action and why you need to go ALL IN!Best ever tweet: It's easier to go all in whe...

JF532: A Closer LOOK at Optimizing Your Mortgage and How to Save Through Leverage 16.02.2016

We have had a previous guest explain a phenomenon that seemed too good to be true, paying down your mortgage rapidly and saving by leveraging another interest bearing loan. Today's guest will come to shed more light on the matter and tell us exactly how it works. He claims you can save in interest payments by leveraging another debt, don't miss this episode! Best Ever Tweet: Look at the efficiency...

JF531: How His Experience in Spec Homes Lead Him to COMMERCIAL Deals 15.02.2016

He didn't start with office retail and apartment deals—he learned how to put these deals together stating with spec home building. His transactions evolved into bigger deals with mini mistakes made along the way that gave him the experience needed to master his niche. Hear how he made the transition! Best Ever Tweet: To me it doesn't matter the size, it's what the property makes. Spencer Cullor re...

JF530: How to Leverage the Power of Your Network #skillsetsunday 14.02.2016

How many people pass you daily whom you've never spoken to? What are their challenges, strengths, or resources? When you can tap into your network to add value where needed, you are sure to see it come back, you can't miss this episode! Best Ever Tweet: The easiest way to add upfront value is to figure out how to help. Best Ever Tweet: Once you are introduced, you gain instant credibility. Rashad...

JF529: Lessons Learned after Losing $50,000 #situationsaturday 13.02.2016

Popular podcast show host Justin Williams is our guest today! He shares how he lost a large sum of cash for a speculative value add feature, you got to hear what he did to not make the same mistake! Best Ever Tweet: Make sure you cover your bases. Justin Williams real estate background: Founder of Houseflippinghq.com and house flipping HQ podcast. Been a full time RE investors for 9 years and have...

JF528: 10 Beliefs to Live a Successful and Fulfilling Life #followalongfriday 12.02.2016

Are you getting the most out of life? How's your business and personal goals coming along? Today Joe is sharing his 10 beliefs to living a successful and fulfilling life, and number 10 will have you rolling! Hear his 10 beliefs and begin implementing your own! Best Ever Tweet: I believe it's important to quickly identify the cause to a problem then put the majority of the focus on the solution. Pl...

JF527: She Purchased a 4-Plex for $13,000 with a $2,100 Monthly Income! 11.02.2016

Today's guest has extensive experience in mortgages, retail, fix and flips, rehab, and buy-and-hold properties. Her advice will leave you wondering how she did it, and at the end of the interview she gives you her phone number. She believes in great relationships and an exchange of services. Hear how she built her capital to invest! Best Ever Tweet:I would caution anyone to have a strong plan in p...

JF526: Proof That YOU are Working Too Hard and How to Leverage People 10.02.2016

Virtual assistants are becoming popular, and for today's Best Ever guests, they are a big part of their multiple businesses. Our couple left the corporate world becoming a property management, fix and flip, buy and hold, and VA training company—they do it all! Hear why they choose virtual assistants and their impact. Best Ever Tweet: My ultimate goal is to have XXXXX passive income per month. Mark...

JF525: The 5 Questions You MUST Ask for the Best Tenants 09.02.2016

He does it all! He invests, he's a licensed real estate agent, and an insurance agent on top! He jumped into real estate by first investing in the lower class areas of Cleveland where someone stole stuff from his car! He now is more seasoned and is about to purchase a 4 Plex while waning his own commission through the transaction and insurance, this is an entertaining show you cannot miss! Best Ev...

JF524: New Investor Finding Her Way to DEAL #1 08.02.2016

She attended the classes, works a full time job, and took massive action! Our Best Ever guest found her way through all the normal complications of getting started in real estate investing, including bad partnerships, contractual misunderstandings, and a lack of buyers. We all feel the growing pains which she surpassed and is now a little more well rounded, hear her story! Best Ever Tweet: Shiny o...

JF523: How to Build a Business from SCRATCH #skillsetsunday 07.02.2016

It starts with a passion for…well what is your passion? What makes you tick? Our Best Ever guest has been with us before, and today he is sharing the true struggle and joy of building a business step by step. He covers important topics that you need to understand such as team building, decision making, and execution. This is one episode you cannot miss! Best Ever Tweet: Anybody could own a busines...

JF522: How NOT to Handle Evictions #situationsaturday 06.02.2016

He made some mistakes in the eviction process, as do most first time land lords. He learned quickly and doesn't waste time when rent is late—notice will be posted that day. Hear his advice about the whole process and be educated! Best Ever Tweet: Begin with the end in mind. Bill Shaffer real estate background: Him and his wife buy are buy and hold investors and have 14 properties with 36 units in...

JF521: Schedule K-1, What It Is and Why It's IMPORTANT in Partnership Investments #followalongfriday 05.02.2016

TAX TIME! Joe shares the Schedule K-1 that he uses with his partners on his apartment syndications, in fact a copy is available below in the notes! Depreciation, write offs, and other tax advantages have benefited the investors involved in Joe's deals, hear how! Best Ever Tweet: Because of depreciation on paper, you're showing a loss...in which taxes are deferred. Please Take 4 Min and Rate and Re...

JF520: Hola! He Shares His Prayers, Culture, and DEALS! 04.02.2016

Hola! Our guest is from Mexico and is closing wholesale deals in the Phoenix market! He plans to organize a wholesale group specifically in Spanish, so hear his show and sea feliz! Best Ever Tweet: We must have a mentor to make it at the next level. Alfonso Inclan (ink-clan) real estate background: Helps investors acquire safe and secure real estate investments Starting to educate in Spanish how t...

JF519: See What He Bought after Selling Around 55 Rental Properties 03.02.2016

A “tape” is a spreadsheet of loans that are for sale, and our Best Ever guest decided to liquidate his 55 rental properties and invest in a $3MM tape of mortgages. He desired to be the bank instead of the landlord. Hear his story and how he made better use of his time! Best Ever Tweet: It’s the movement of money that allows us to make money. Sid Hameed’s real estate background: -          Based in...

JF518: He's Funded Over 6,000 Deals by Being a BETTER Lender 02.02.2016

Our guest today is able to fund deals when other lenders hesitate. His step-by-step process and seasoned experience allows him to break down the numbers, Investor, and the deal strategically and fund in record time. Hear his feedback about funding private and Hardmoney deals and what he is specifically looking for. Best Ever Tweet: There's a reason why everyone doesn't live in a $5MM House. Please...

JF517: How She Received a 10% Response Rate Via Handwritten Mail 01.02.2016

Today's guest is new in wholesaling real estate, but she thinks big. She shares the mistakes she has made, and how she solved some EXPENSIVE problems. Hear her success from her direct mail plan and what her response rate was! Best ever tweet: Know your market inside and out. Please Take 4 Min and Rate and Review the Best Ever Show in iTunes.  Joy Oberholtzer Real Estate Background: Rock on Propert...

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