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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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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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54:28

JF 3977: Starting Smart, Sharing Freely, and Building...

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2025/07/25

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Gary Jonas, founder of The HOW Group. Gary shares how his journey from mortgage sales to real estate development was fueled by a commitment to transparency, long-term partnerships, and financial discipline. He explains the importance of building multiple income streams before diving into real estate full-time, how his vertically integrated firm operates across development, construction, brokerage, and management, and why success often

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66:59

JF 3976: Due Diligence, Deal Transparency, and...

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2025/07/24

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Litan Yahav, co-founder and CEO of Vyzer, about his journey from the diamond industry to becoming a seasoned passive investor. Litan shares how a windfall from a company exit led him to explore real estate syndications, eventually creating his own tracking platform to manage complex alternative investments. They discuss the nuances of evaluating GPs, the challenges of managing private investments, and how AI is being leveraged

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49:15

JF 3975: Self-Storage Lessons, Fund Strategy, and...

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2025/07/23

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise interviews Tom Dunkel, managing principal at Eagle Capital Investments and longtime real estate investor. Tom shares how getting fired in 2006 launched his journey into real estate, including hard lessons learned in the residential space and eventual success with self-storage, distressed debt, and private lending. He explains why he transitioned into a fund-of-funds model, driven by lifestyle goals, and breaks down his SAFE investing method:

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44:13

JF3974: Investor Relations, Development, and Time...

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2025/07/22

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Jeff Ervick. Jeff shares how he scaled from single-family rentals in Maryland to co-founding a firm with over $200M in assets across multifamily, ground-up development, and private credit. He discusses how he balances a successful W2 tech sales career while managing investor relations, fundraising, and strategic partnerships at Valoris. Jeff also dives into their development strategy in Florida, their pivot away from heavy value-adds, and how

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41:02

JF 3973: Investor Pipelines, Lead Scoring, and CRM...

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2025/07/21

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez interviews Marisa Amirian, a tech industry veteran turned capital raising systems expert. Marisa shares how her background in tech led her to build a niche helping capital raisers streamline investor communication and build scalable CRM systems. She emphasizes the importance of “always be capital raising,” nurturing investor relationships well before a deal is on the table, and tracking engagement to prioritize follow-up. The conversation dives deep

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25:25

JF 3972: Cap Rates, Market Opportunities, and the...

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2025/07/20

On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses a potential game-changing executive order from President Trump that could allow U.S. retirement accounts like 401(k)s to invest in private market assets, including commercial real estate. He explores how this influx of capital could significantly reshape cap rates—not because of interest rates, but due to shifts in capital flows. Using historical data, John challenges the commonly held belief that cap rates track closely with interest rates,

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48:51

JF 3971: Population Growth, Infrastructure, and Rent...

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2025/07/19

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon dives deep into the critical role markets play in multifamily investing. He shares his personal journey of starting in Chicago and progressively identifying better opportunities by understanding the “path of progress.” John breaks down key criteria for evaluating new markets—like population growth, job diversity, infrastructure development, and net absorption rates—and explains why investors should start with their backyard before expanding

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52:53

JF 3970: Private Equity Truths, Cashflow Secrets, and...

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2025/07/18

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Ian Djuric, founder of Blake Capital Group, to unpack his journey from door-to-door trash sales to managing $2.2 billion in diversified real estate assets. Ian shares how he transitioned from a successful exit in the waste management industry into real estate by initially LPing into deals, then fully funding and running his own. He dives deep into the economics of multifamily renovations, why car washes are his new cashflow darling, and

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65:45

JF 3969: Financial Freedom Through LP Deals, Whole...

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2025/07/17

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples and a former financial advisor who now teaches financial freedom through alternative investing and infinite banking. Chris shares his journey from traditional advisor to financially independent investor—twice—after losing it all in the 2008 crash. He discusses his transition from active real estate to LP investing, his diversification across asset classes like oil and gas, raw land, and

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JF 3968: Small Units, Big Returns, and What Most...

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2025/07/16

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Derek Petersen, a former civil engineer turned real estate developer focused on adding value through Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in San Diego. Derek shares how he transforms garages, carports, and storage spaces into high-demand micro-apartments near SDSU, maximizing returns by building for under $100K and renting for $1,500–$2,000/month. He dives into the nuances of California's ministerial approval process, lending

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45:24

JF 3967: Navigating Market Cycles, Raising Capital,...

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2025/07/15

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Fuquan Bilal, CEO of NNG Capital Fund. Fuquan shares insights from his 26-year journey in real estate, including his evolution from fix-and-flips to note investing, and now managing a hybrid fund focused on multifamily in the Southeast and luxury spec homes in New Jersey. He details his survival through the 2008 financial crisis, the strategic shift into second-lien note purchases, and his move into ground-up construction to reduce risk and

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48:45

JF 3966: Cash Flow vs Equity, LP Psychology, and...

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2025/07/14

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Pascal Wagner, a capital allocator and educator who shares his journey from managing his family's wealth to becoming a guide for W-2 professionals seeking passive income through alternative investments. Pascal discusses the evolution of his investment strategy, from room-by-room single-family rentals to building diversified income streams through vetted funds. The conversation dives into investor psychology, the true appeal of cash flow

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32:44

JF 3965: Permanent Tax Rules, Inflation Risks, and...

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2025/07/13

On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the long-term implications of the newly passed U.S. tax law and its impact on commercial real estate. He highlights the permanence of key provisions like accelerated depreciation, Opportunity Zones, and LIHTC expansions, explaining how they open the door for long-term investment strategies and development models. John also breaks down the potential inflationary effects of tariffs—particularly on construction materials—and how that could influence

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49:20

JF 3964: Creative Structures, Low Equity Deals, and...

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2025/07/12

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Matthew Teifke, a Texas-based real estate entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience who began his journey inspired by his single mother’s rental property portfolio. Matthew shares why he believes this is the best buying environment he’s seen, citing motivated sellers impacted by 2020–2021-era debt structures and the unique opportunity to acquire properties below market value. He explains how assuming attractive existing loans creates

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66:07

JF 3963: The Asset Class That Will Make You Millions...

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2025/07/11

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Hait Patel about the hotel asset class—what makes it both a lucrative and overlooked opportunity for real estate investors. Hait shares his personal story of growing up in a motel his parents operated and how that hands-on experience shaped his career. The two compare multifamily to hotel investing, exploring everything from RevPAR and PIP requirements to team culture and operational intensity. They also discuss the potential for cash flow

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