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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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JF 4203: The Five-Year CRE Outlook, AI Disruption and...

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2026/03/08

John Chang shares his five-year outlook for commercial real estate and reflects on the future forces that could shape the industry. He explains how AI, geopolitical uncertainty, and stock market valuations may influence economic growth, investor behavior, and commercial real estate demand. Chang also breaks down sector-specific expectations, noting that multifamily may offer strong opportunities at today’s repriced valuations, while office and industrial will likely remain more selective and market

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JF 4202: EV Charging as a Multifamily Amenity,...

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2026/03/07

John Casmon interviews Ben Kanner, founder of Three V Infrastructure, about the growing intersection between EV charging and multifamily real estate. Ben shares his journey from subprime mortgages to Deutsche Bank portfolio management and eventually into renewable infrastructure, where he identified a major financing gap in EV charging for commercial properties. He explains why EV charging should be viewed primarily as an amenity rather than a direct NOI driver and how operators can use it to

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JF 4201: The Office as a Service: Third-Party...

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2026/03/06

Matt Faircloth interviews Matt Faupel about how most commercial real estate investors overlook one of the most dynamic and resilient asset classes: office space. In this eye-opening episode, Matt Faupel from Cushman & Wakefield reveals how the future of office management is being revolutionized by cutting-edge tools, including AI, and why understanding the nuances of this market can unlock hidden value and protect your investments.Imagine transforming your approach to office management with

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27:20

JF 4200: Navigating Macro Trends in Real Estate ft....

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2026/03/05

Pascal Wagner interviews Judd Dunning, who breaks down how American small and mid-cap businesses can leverage sale-leaseback deals to unlock 100% financing, grow their brands, and create win-win outcomes. He shares behind-the-scenes insights from closing billion-dollar deals with Deutsche Bank, the secret advantages of cost segregation accelerated depreciation, and why AI is transforming underwriting cutting days into minutes. You’ll discover the key red flags to avoid, how to assess customer

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52:49

JF 4199: How Living in a Mobile Home Park Accelerated...

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2026/03/04

Ash Patel & Amanda Cruise interviews Ryan Narus as he shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing and a $60,000 MBA to the founder of a multimillion-dollar mobile home park portfolio. He explains why traditional education and slow, safe growth often limit entrepreneurs and how living in a mobile home park, teaching himself Spanish, and doing what's uncomfortable can accelerate learning and grit. You'll discover the importance of trailblazing, the power of doing things no one else will, and why

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31:27

JF 4197: Secrets of Fund Management ft.Tyson Cobb

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2026/03/02

Richard McGirr interviews Tyson Cobb from Timberview Capital, diving deep into the world of fund management and investment strategies. Tyson shares his unique journey from being a semi-retired orthopedic surgeon to becoming a successful real estate investor and fund manager. The discussion highlights the importance of building a strong team culture.A key focus of the episode is on designing investor-centric solutions, such as tax-efficient Roth rollovers, to maximize returns. Tyson discusses the

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34:31

JF 4196: Sunbelt Slowdown, Institutional Capital and...

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2026/03/01

In this solo Horizon episode, John breaks down the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs, the subsequent policy shifts, and what it all means for the broader economy and commercial real estate. While tariffs don’t directly hit property owners, he explains how the ripple effects—particularly uncertainty—are slowing job creation, household formation, and overall space demand. He highlights how weaker migration and hiring trends are creating headwinds in overbuilt Sunbelt markets, while pent-up demand

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43:56

JF 4195: Why Relying Only on Deal Analysis Can Limit...

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2026/02/28

John Casmon interviews Mitchell Rice about how he mastered the art of capital raising through door-to-door sales, why analyzing deals is only half the battle, and the importance of building deep relationships with brokers and sellers. Discover how he evaluates deal viability using practical metrics like yield on cost, and why understanding local market nuances is vital even when out-of-state investors want in. Mitchell Rice Current role: Managing Partner, Elkstone Capital Based in: Salt Lake

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JF 4194: Strategic Insights for Savvy Investors in...

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2026/02/27

Liz Faircloth takes over Next Level CRE and interviews Amanda Han. They share how even seasoned investors are navigating a market of extremes from deals no longer penciling out to newfound opportunities that are finally coming to fruition. You'll discover actionable insights on when to sell a struggling property to reclaim losses, how to redeploy capital strategically, and the critical role tax planning plays in maximizing your wealth. She breaks down common mistakes investors make like confusing

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57:40

JF 4193: How Central Banks' Silver Strategy Is...

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2026/02/26

Pascal Wagner sits down with Colin Plume, the founder and CEO of Noble Gold Investments, to explore the dynamic world of precious metals amidst today's volatile economic landscape. They delve into how recent geopolitical shifts, central bank strategies, and supply shortages are influencing the demand for gold and silver.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the risks and opportunities in buying precious metals at near all-time highs, along with practical advice on evaluating metals

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31:00

JF 4192: How Buying Messy Parks with Challenging...

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2026/02/25

Ash Patel & Amanda Cruise have a conversation with Chad Freeman about how most mobile home park investors struggle with overpaying and navigating a fragmented market where prices skyrocket once deals hit broker listings. Chad Freeman reveals the counterintuitive strategies that keep him hunting for off-market gems, focusing on fundamentals like location, the interest rate-cap rate spread, and distressed properties others overlook. If you're tired of chasing thin deals in a crowded space, this

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JF 4191: Scaling Capital Aggregation, Launching...

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2026/02/24

Seth Bradley interviews Brittany Barchalk, Vice President of Operations at TribeVest, live from the Best Ever Conference 10 in Salt Lake City. They discuss how the fund-to-funds model has evolved from a niche concept requiring heavy education to a more widely understood and increasingly adopted capital-raising strategy. Brittany shares how market shifts and heightened compliance awareness have driven demand for infrastructure, professionalism, and scalable systems. The conversation also highlights

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25:11

JF 4190: A New Approach to Fund Management ft. Brian...

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2026/02/23

Richard McGurr sits down with Brian and Gina Roth, two successful investors who quickly went from LPs to raising a $1.2 million debt fund in just three months. Their journey reveals how genuine storytelling, strategic-networking, and leveraging your own portfolio can unlock extraordinary capital-raising results even if you're starting from zero.This episode is perfect for aspiring fundraisers, real estate investors looking to scale, or anyone tired of endless chasing with little payoff. Brian and

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55:49

JF 4188: Diversifying Beyond Real Estate: Exploring...

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2026/02/21

Sandhya Seshadri shares her inspiring journey from being an engineer to becoming a successful multifamily investor. Starting with her first 86-unit deal in 2018, Sandhya discusses the importance of partnering with experienced sponsors, building strong broker relationships, and defining clear acquisition criteria. She emphasizes the value of reputation, credibility, and deep relationships in acquiring deals, and offers practical strategies for managing underperforming assets through communication,

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JF 4187: How Long Term Debt Protects Multifamily...

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2026/02/20

Matt Faircloth interviews Dwight Dunton, founder of Bonaventure, who shares lessons from building a 10,000-unit multifamily portfolio and investing through multiple market cycles since 1999. He explains why multifamily remains resilient during downturns, emphasizing that housing is an essential need and long-term success depends on financing assets with fixed-rate, long-term debt to survive economic volatility. Dwight also discusses how emotional decision-making can hurt investors, encouraging

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54:47

JF 4186: Structuring Income, Growth and Liquidity for...

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2026/02/19

Pascal Wagner interviews Christopher Nelson about how accredited investors can position their portfolios for 2026 while balancing income, growth, and capital preservation. They unpack the realities of living off portfolio income, including rising healthcare costs, taxes, and the importance of clean financial reporting across entities. Pascal shares how his family’s annual expenses increased significantly once depreciation benefits tapered off, prompting a strategic review of asset allocation and

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JF 4185: Mixed-Use Value, Retail Upside and Triple...

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2026/02/18

Jamie Thiel and Jeni Burke join Ash and Amanda to share how they transitioned from residential real estate and limited partner investing into larger commercial opportunities, leveraging their complementary strengths to build a growing portfolio together. Jamie began as an LP in 2018 while working as a commercial roofer in multifamily, gaining exposure to ownership from the vendor side. Jeni, with over two decades of experience as a licensed real estate agent and a background in small multifamily

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JF 4184: How to Build a Multi-Asset Fund-of-Funds...

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2026/02/17

Seth Bradley interviews Ben Fraser, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, on how Aspen built a scalable fund-to-funds platform to support more than 40 independent capital aggregators in 2025 alone. Ben breaks down Aspen’s macro-driven investment philosophy, how the firm evolved from distressed mortgage notes after the Great Financial Crisis into a multi-asset platform, and why focusing on tailwinds matters more than sticking to a single asset class. The conversation dives

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51:45

JF 4183: The Hidden Power of Content in Raising...

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2026/02/16

Sean Flanagan shares real, raw lessons from failed land deals, capital raises, and the key mindset shift that can turn setbacks into success. If you're tired of spinning wheels and ready to make high-impact moves in industrial or water rights, this episode reveals how to get in the right room, build undeniable credibility, and create content that attracts your ideal investors and partners.Discover why focusing on one niche can skyrocket your authority and how to leverage simple content strategies

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37:41

JF 4182: Tariffs, Wage Growth and the AI Scare Trade...

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2026/02/15

John Chang unpacks massive downward revisions to U.S. job growth and what they signal for commercial real estate. He explains how nearly 900,000 jobs were wiped out through revisions, why government data models are struggling in a post-pandemic economy, and how policy uncertainty and tariffs are weighing on hiring. John also addresses the recent AI-driven Wall Street selloff in brokerage stocks, arguing that fears of automation disrupting CRE brokerage and office demand are overstated. Throughout,

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