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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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28:51

JF3839: B & C-Class Multi-Family Acquisitions,...

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2025/03/09

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Stan Remling, co-founder of Follow the Deal Investing. Stan shares his journey from W-2 employee to multifamily investor, focusing on value-add properties in Indiana and Michigan. He explains their strategy of targeting cash-flowing properties from day one, discusses their transition from small multifamily to larger complexes in the 30-70 unit range, and reveals how they've grown to over 700 units since 2020. Stan candidly shares

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25:17

JF3838: Market Cycle Navigation, Distressed Property...

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2025/03/08

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews JP Newman, CEO and founder of ThriveFP. JP shares his perspective on the current real estate market, describing it as being in simultaneous contraction and expansion phases. He explains how his team strategically reduced their portfolio from 10,000 to 1,500 units to prepare for new opportunities, discusses indicators to watch for market recovery, and outlines his approach to finding distressed assets in the coming 24 months. JP also

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63:37

JF3837: Workforce Housing Strategy, Distressed...

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2025/03/07

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Bruce Fraser, co-founder of Elkhorn Partners. Bruce shares his strategy of focusing on underperforming C-Class multi-family properties in markets with strong affordability metrics rather than chasing trendy investment hotspots. He explains how his team identifies distressed assets with significant upside potential, handles property security and crime issues, navigates specialized financing options, and creates value through strategic

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36:54

JF3836: Due Diligence Red Flags, Lower Middle Market...

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2025/03/06

On this episode of the The Passive Income Playbook, host Pascal Wagner interviews Aleksey Chernobelskiy, former executive at Store Capital and founder of GPLP Match, about navigating the complex relationship between limited partners and general partners in commercial real estate investing. Chernobelskiy draws from his experience at Store Capital, where he helped deploy 1-2 billion dollars annually, to explain how LPs should approach due diligence differently when evaluating smaller versus

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29:43

JF3835: Asset Class Diversification Strategy,...

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2025/03/05

On this episode of the Beyond Multifamily, hosts Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Ryan Wittig, principal of Kinvara Capital, about his journey from residential development to acquiring a diverse portfolio of commercial assets. Wittig shares how he pivoted from building single-family homes and townhouses to strategically acquiring a 28,000 sq ft warehouse through an Opportunity Zone structure, a boutique lodging house near Harvard, short-term rentals, and an office condo. The conversation offers

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32:19

JF3834: Economic Uncertainty Analysis, Multifamily...

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2025/03/04

On this episode of The Horizon, host John Chang shares key insights from his recent workshop at the Best Ever Conference about critical market trends impacting real estate investment in 2025. Chang analyzes how the new Trump administration's potential policies on tariffs and immigration could impact economic growth, construction costs, and labor markets. He explains why multifamily fundamentals are strengthening as construction pipelines drop dramatically (with starts down 75% from peak) while

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22:30

JF3833: Operating Amusement Parks vs. Multifamily...

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2025/03/03

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Slocomb Reed interviews James Harhi, CEO of JFH Technologies, about his unique investment approach spanning both multifamily properties and amusement businesses. Harhi shares insights on managing a portfolio that includes 600+ apartments in Indiana alongside water parks and amusement facilities in the Northeast. He discusses the financial advantages of operating water parks (projecting 300% returns over 10 years versus 12-16% annually on apartments),

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32:48

JF3832: Forensic Engineering Insights, Preventative...

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2025/03/02

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Joe Cornwell interviews Stanley Stoll, CEO and principal engineer of Knott Laboratories, about the critical role of engineering in real estate investment. Stoll, who leads a forensic engineering firm specializing in aging infrastructure assessment, shares valuable insights on evaluating existing buildings before purchase and throughout their lifecycle. He emphasizes that 99% of structural problems stem from water-related issues and explains how early

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23:53

JF3831: Fund Model Advantages, Capital Flow Analysis,...

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2025/03/01

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Slocomb Reed interviews Marcin Drozdz, managing partner of M1 Real Capital, about navigating today's commercial real estate market. Drozdz, who entered private equity during the 2008 financial crisis, shares insights on his transition from syndications to a fund model approach that allows him to secure significant discounts through ready capital. He explains his current focus on multifamily development in the Southwest, particularly Arizona and Texas,

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64:38

JF3830: Cultivating Excellence Through Vertical...

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2025/02/28

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Matt Faircloth interviews Arleen Garza, founder of REEP Equity, about her journey growing a multifamily portfolio to over 4,400 units across Texas markets. Garza shares valuable insights on bringing property management in-house, emphasizing how vertical integration provides greater control, financial oversight, and resident satisfaction. She discusses her approach to creating an exceptional company culture that earned REEP recognition as a Top

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51:59

JF3829: Multifamily Market Analysis, Risk-Adjusted...

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2025/02/27

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, host Pascal Wagner interviews Michael Blank, founder of Nighthawk Equity, about navigating multifamily investments in today's market. Blank, who manages over $300 million in assets across nearly 2,000 units, provides insights on how the multifamily landscape has evolved since the 2022 market peak, explaining why current opportunities offer better risk-adjusted returns with lower leverage and improved market outlook. He shares lessons from his journey

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24:57

JF3828: Multifamily Value-Add Strategy, Secondary...

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2025/02/26

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Slocomb Reed interviews Grant Reigner, founder of Peak Three Properties, about his journey from small residential investments to commercial multifamily deals. Grant shares the story of acquiring a 41-unit apartment building in Kokomo, Indiana, detailing how he structured the deal with creative financing, including seller financing and bank participation in the capital expenditure budget. He discusses the challenges of navigating a nine-month closing

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31:36

JF3827: Capital Market Opportunities, Multifamily...

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2025/02/25

On this episode of The Horizon, host John Chang interviews Joe Fairless, co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, about navigating today's complex commercial real estate landscape. Fairless, who manages over $2.8 billion in assets across 14,000 apartment units, shares insights on finding opportunities amid market distress by cultivating relationships with lenders seeking capable operators for distressed properties. They discuss the record-breaking apartment absorption in late 2023, the decreasing

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31:42

JF3826: Creative Deal Structuring Insights, Seller...

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2025/02/24

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, hosts Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel talk with Casey Mericle about his innovative approach to commercial real estate investing through creative financing. Mericle shares his strategy of acquiring properties at higher prices in exchange for favorable seller financing terms, which he then leverages by moving the mortgages to other value-add properties. He explains how he structures deals to solve multiple parties' problems simultaneously, particularly in helping

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33:44

JF3825: Multifamily Theater Redevelopment Case Study,...

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2025/02/23

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Joe Cornwell and his business partner Anderson Morgan dive into their current redevelopment project - transforming a historic 11,000 sq ft theater in Reading, Ohio's Bridal District into a modern multifamily complex. They discuss navigating complex construction challenges, securing crucial city partnerships for tax abatement and parking solutions, and their market analysis methodology for determining optimal unit mix and pricing. The conversation

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31:38

JF3824: Passive Real Estate Investing Framework, Goal...

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2025/02/22

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Slocomb Reed provides a comprehensive foundation for new passive real estate investors looking to deploy significant capital. Reed breaks down the essential decision-making framework between income-focused investing (targeting monthly or annual returns for current lifestyle needs) versus wealth-building strategies (compounding capital for future milestones). He explains three key methods to accelerate capital growth in real estate: forcing appreciation

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52:43

JF3823: Multifamily Market Cycle Insights, Investment...

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2025/02/21

On this episode of Next Level CRE, host Matt Faircloth interviews Reed Goossens, head of RSN Property Group and veteran of 27 syndications totaling over $900 million in transactions. Goossens shares insights on navigating the current multifamily downturn, including how his firm closed five deals over the past two challenging years by focusing on positive leverage and agency debt. The conversation explores distressed opportunities emerging in the market, lessons from both successful and challenging

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50:52

JF3821: How Fund Managers Think: A Guide for LPs...

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2025/02/20

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show's Passive Income Playbook, host Pascal Wagner interviews Sanjay Vora, CEO of Vessar and advisor to over 200 fund managers. Vora shares his evolution from tech executive to fund manager, offering deep insights into private fund evaluation, discussing key due diligence strategies, and emphasizing the importance of diversification in passive investing. Drawing from his experience with over 25 syndications and 100+ debt deals, Vora provides actionable advice for

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32:45

JF3821: Leveraging Construction Expertise in Real...

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2025/02/19

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Joe Cornwell sits down with his business partner Anderson Morgan to discuss how investors can leverage construction expertise to enhance their real estate investments. Morgan shares his journey from a live-in flip to developing a successful construction company, offering insights on building reliable contractor relationships, managing expectations between GCs and investors, and why controlling the construction aspect of real estate investing has been

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35:12

JF3820: Market Recovery Insights, Investment Timing...

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2025/02/18

On this episode of The Horizon with John Chang, Brian Murdy draws from over 40 years of commercial real estate experience to analyze current market dynamics and future opportunities. With multiple market cycles under his belt since Black Monday in 1987, Murdy explains why the bid-ask spread is finally narrowing and why private capital has advantages over institutional investors in today's market. He shares his bullish outlook on multifamily, predicting an 11% unlevered IRR over the next five years,

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