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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

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59:32

JF 3997: Sponsor Trust, Market Timing, and Rate Caps...

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2025/08/14

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Ryan Duff, a former mortgage broker who spent 14 years underwriting loans before transitioning into LP investing. Ryan shares how his front-row seat in the lending world gave him a unique edge in identifying quality sponsors and structuring successful deals. He discusses the three core pillars of underwriting—borrower credit, asset performance, and market fundamentals—and why sponsor quality trumps everything in investment

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46:30

JF 3996: STNL Investing, Fed Rate Predictions, and...

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2025/08/13

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Mike Kron, founder of Guardian Advisory, to discuss his launch of a $100 million private equity fund focused on single tenant net lease (STNL) retail assets. Mike shares why he believes now is a prime time to buy these Amazon-resistant properties due to the anticipated drop in interest rates and how his fund strategy leverages long lease terms, high-credit tenants, and minimal management overhead. He explains the 18% IRR

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41:17

JF 3995: Navigating Market Cycles, Building Legacy...

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2025/08/12

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews David Hrizak, CEO of Streamline Capital Group. David shares how a near-death experience inspired him to “unretire” and co-found a vertically integrated real estate company with a focus on passive investing. He breaks down his firm’s strategy of targeting medical and Class B office buildings in Phoenix for their economic resilience and value-add potential. David also dives into his team’s latest ground-up development project, a high-end

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56:02

JF 3994: Raising $121M, Building Trust, and Investor...

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2025/08/11

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Andrew Cushman, founder of Vantage Point Acquisitions (VPA Capital). Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to real estate investor, describing how he transitioned from flipping homes to raising over $121 million in private equity for multifamily syndications. He emphasizes that his capital-raising success isn't rooted in marketing gimmicks but in consistent, honest communication and investor experience. The episode dives deep

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35:31

JF 3993: Jobs Report Shock, Inflation Outlook,...

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2025/08/10

On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the August 1st jobs report, highlighting major downward revisions that reveal a sharp decline in job creation since April. He analyzes related economic indicators like labor force participation, ISM indices, and inflation trends, all pointing to growing recession risks. John also explores the tension the Federal Reserve faces between rising inflation and weakening employment, casting doubt on the likelihood of rate cuts despite market expectations

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59:12

JF 3992: AI Automations, 80/20 Thinking, and...

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2025/08/09

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Trevor Schade, a systems-driven real estate investor, tech consultant, and automation expert. Trevor shares how his early career in programming, analytics, and Lean Six Sigma efficiency principles led him to build a high-performing real estate business where he sold 27 homes in just his first seven months. He dives into how he uses AI, virtual assistants, and automation to manage multiple companies and streamline operations—eliminating

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57:51

JF 3991: Multifamily Burnout, Hotel Goldmines, and...

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2025/08/08

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Jonathan Twombly, a former Wall Street lawyer turned real estate investor and boutique hotel redeveloper. They dive into the value of mastermind groups, highlighting how peer accountability, vulnerability, and structure have supported their decade-long growth in the CRE space. Jonathan shares the story of how he exited a 400-unit multifamily portfolio in South Carolina at the peak of the market, pivoting into underperforming hotel assets

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80:10

JF 3990: Risk-Adjusted Returns, PPM Red Flags, and...

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2025/08/07

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Mauricio Rauld, a premier syndication attorney and founder of Platinum Legal Consulting. Mauricio breaks down the current multifamily debt crisis, explaining how bridge loans, floating interest rates, and lender extensions have left many LPs unknowingly wiped out. He emphasizes the critical importance of understanding debt structures, risk-adjusted returns, and scrutinizing assumptions in underwriting. They also dive into the

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46:57

JF 3989: Capital Calls, 10% Debt, and Investor...

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2025/08/06

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview each other in a rare co-host-only episode. Amanda shares updates on her summer, recent mobile home park acquisitions, and her experience transitioning to using private debt for deals—highlighting the increasing popularity of 10% fixed returns amid multifamily losses. Ash reflects on his latest commercial real estate exits, including a successful strip center flip and a controversial 60/40 GP-LP structure that drew criticism

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47:08

JF 3988: $13M Turnarounds, Staff Culture, and 20%+...

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2025/08/05

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Justin Burke, managing partner of VitaCare Living, about building a profitable assisted living business rooted in culture, leadership, and long-term demographic trends. Justin shares how he transitioned from coaching college football to running a 24-property senior care operation by focusing on operational excellence, staff alignment, and resident care. He breaks down the economics of a real assisted living deal, explains the challenges and

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52:55

JF 3987: Capital Raising Confidence, Authentic...

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2025/08/04

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Ash Patel, a non-residential commercial real estate investor and fellow Best Ever podcast host. Ash shares how he transitioned from only using his own money to raising capital after realizing his friends were making worse investments elsewhere. He explains the importance of authenticity in marketing, building confidence before taking on investor capital, and the value of standing out in a crowded market. Ash also critiques the

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37:14

JF: 3986: Sales Trends, Cap Rate Nuance, and Why 2025...

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2025/08/03

On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses second quarter commercial real estate sales trends, with a deep dive into multifamily and retail activity. He explains why transaction velocity—rather than dollar volume—is a more reliable market indicator, especially in a period with large portfolio deals like Blackstone's Air Communities acquisition. John also breaks down cap rate trends using both average and hedonic metrics, noting that while some asset classes show downward cap rate pressure, much

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48:49

JF 3985: Cost Seg, 1245 Exchange, and Bonus...

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2025/08/02

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Chris Streit, a tax strategist and founder of CSAP, a firm specializing in cost segregation and the innovative 1245 exchange. Chris breaks down how cost segregation helps investors accelerate depreciation and unlock upfront cash savings, while the 1245 exchange mitigates depreciation recapture by revaluing personal property assets at the time of sale. He shares real-world case studies, including how one client saved $1.5M on a $36M

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60:35

JF 3984: From Engineering to Investing, Litigation...

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2025/08/01

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Patrick Grimes, founder of Passive Investing Mastery. Patrick shares his journey from a robotics engineer to a seasoned investor, detailing early missteps in pre-development deals during the 2008 crash and how he rebuilt by focusing on recession-resilient markets. He explains why he pivoted from single-family rentals to large-scale multifamily and ultimately to alternative, non-correlated investments like litigation finance. Patrick dives

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75:16

JF 3983: Asset Management Insights, Third-Party...

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2025/07/31

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Tyler Krengle, Head of Asset Management at Rockfish Capital. Tyler walks us through his journey from helping grow the third-party management arm of Banyan Equity to building Rockfish’s operations alongside a German sponsor. He dives deep into the dynamics of third-party vs. vertically integrated property management, the risks of misaligned incentives in management contracts, and the red flags LPs should watch for when

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50:23

JF 3982: Fund Strategy, Fearless Growth & Value in...

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2025/07/30

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise interviews Derek Vickers, a mobile home park investor who went from zero to over 2,000 lots in just five years. Derek shares how he overcame fear and inexperience to scale quickly, the reasons he focuses on urban one- and two-star parks, and why legal non-conforming zoning is a hidden asset. He dives into the operational and financial strategies behind park-owned home conversions, the importance of systems in scaling, and his shift from

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50:24

JF 3981: Public-Private Partnerships, Urban Infill,...

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2025/07/29

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Katie Kim, founder and CEO of The Developer’s Developer. Katie shares how she went from a childhood spent helping with family fix-and-flips to launching a full-service development firm that spans construction, property management, and development consulting. She walks listeners through how she collaborates with business owners and municipalities to structure build-to-suit and lease-to-own projects—often using economic incentives many small

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55:59

JF 3980: Fundraising Fixes, VA Mistakes, and Why...

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2025/07/28

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez and Richard McGirr interview Jarrod Joplin, a founding partner at Common Capital Investing, who joins for a hands-on capital raising and marketing clinic. Jarrod breaks down their current deal, Vista del Sol—a 54-unit cash-flowing apartment complex in Fort Worth, Texas—and shares how he and his partners transitioned from single-family investing to multifamily. The conversation dives into tactical advice for boosting investor engagement, improving

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41:16

JF 3979: CRE Capital Flows, DSCR Constraints, and the...

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2025/07/27

On this episode of The Horizon, John Chang interviews John Manning, Executive Managing Director at Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, to unpack the current lending environment across commercial real estate. Manning outlines why CMBS lending has surged in 2025, citing borrower acceptance of current interest rates, availability of non-recourse loans, and the appeal of full-term interest-only financing. He compares CMBS to banks, life insurance companies, GSEs, and debt funds, highlighting how

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55:35

JF 3978: Team Building, Market Timing, and Legacy...

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2025/07/26

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Cary Clarke, a seasoned developer who shares his journey from working in his father’s multifamily business to launching a 351-unit ground-up apartment development in the DFW metro. Cary discusses how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped his approach to real estate, why he pivoted back into multifamily after decades of homebuilding, and the power of mentorship and community through programs like Apartment Addicts. He also unpacks how he

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