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 wan ...
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With over 2000 episodes and counting, The Real Estate Syndication Show - hosted by entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor Whitney Sewell - is your comprehensive guide to all things real estate and beyond. Here you’ll find real, raw conversations full of expert insights and practical strategies, along with powerful and inspirational personal journeys. From real estate tycoons like Scott Trench (CEO @ Bigger Pockets) and Spencer Rascoff (Zillow co-founder) to investing gurus like Joe Fairl ...
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Welcome to Built For The Game, where we help entrepreneurs win in business & life for the long haul. Rob Cressy guides you on a journey of personal growth & creative excellence by helping you develop powerful habits, routines, and mindsets that serve you. That way you can be your best, do what you love, and show up powerfully in all areas of your life.
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Do you want to be a Sales Super Star? This is a step by step guide on exactly what you need to do to be a high performing sales person in any sales role. I will guide you through the habits, tools and practices that I have created over the past 22 years so you can stand apart from the rest and make more money than you ever thought possible. This Podcast is ideal for anyone in SALES who wants to fine tune their daily business practices to make sure they are consistently kicking goals, achievi ...
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JF 3922: Why You Should Start With Multifamily, Not End There — Introducing John Casmon
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53:39On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Matt Faircloth to celebrate the launch of the new "Multifamily Mastery" segment on the Best Ever CRE Show. They dive into the concept of mastery—not as a destination but as a lifelong journey—and explore how multifamily investing embodies that evolving path. John shares his personal inv…
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JF 3921: Renter Retention, AI Tools, and Breaking the Scarcity Mindset ft. Veena Jetti
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44:26On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Veena Jetti, powerhouse real estate investor and founder of Vive Funds. They discuss market headwinds facing multifamily operators, including softening rents and homebuyer incentive programs eating into tenant demand. Veena shares how she uses creative concessions, AI-driven insights, and…
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WS2059 Hiring The Best - Merit Over Mandates
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33:32Summary: Fired for his beliefs, Andrew Crapuchettes didn’t fold—he doubled down. After getting ousted from his own $50M company, he turned cancel culture into a catalyst and launched RedBalloon—a bold job board connecting freedom-minded employers with values-driven talent. In this episode, he shares how conviction, merit-based hiring, and principle…
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JF 3920: Long-Term Leases, Reshoring Myths, and Safe Returns ft. Joel Friedland
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1:05:20On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Joel Friedland, a veteran industrial real estate investor and founder of Brit Properties. Joel shares his journey from cold-calling tenant leads in the 1980s to building a 100+ property portfolio—all purchased without using debt. He explains the appeal and stability of Class B…
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Feeling behind in the AI game despite using ChatGPT daily? You're not alone, but you're also not behind. In this episode of Build for the Game, Rob Cressy reveals the shocking truth about where you actually stand in the AI revolution and why 99% of people haven't even started. Discover how to stop living in the comparison trap, own your massive adv…
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JF 3919: Cost Segregation Secrets, Bonus Depreciation Strategies, and Mobile Home Park Tax Hacks ft. Isaac Weinberger
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43:20On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Isaac Weinberger, Director at Madison Specs, to unpack the strategic benefits of cost segregation (cost seg) in commercial real estate. Isaac breaks down the mechanics of depreciation, how asset class characteristics impact bonus depreciation, and why cost seg studies rema…
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JF 3918: Creative Development, Investor Expectations, and Risk Mitigation ft. Chris Parrinello
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27:38On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Chris Parrinello, VP of Investor Relations at Viking Capital, live from the Best Ever Conference 2025 in Salt Lake City. Chris shares insights into Viking's strategic pivot toward development, highlighting their latest JV project in Peoria, AZ—a 220-unit garden-style and townhome multifamily…
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JF 3917: In-House Property Management, Midwest Rent Growth, Floating Rate Fixes ft. Todd Dexheimer
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36:52On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Todd Dexheimer, a multifamily syndicator and co-founder of Endurus Capital. Todd shares his insights on the steady performance of Midwest markets, emphasizing consistent rent growth and limited new construction compared to Sun Belt markets. He discusses the decision to bring propert…
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JF 3916: Foreign Capital, Value Creation, and EPC’s Long Game ft. Marcelo Margain
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35:37On this episode of The Horizon, John Chang interviews Marcelo Margain, managing partner at Eagle Property Capital (EPC), to explore how Mexican capital is fueling U.S. multifamily investments. Marcelo shares how EPC sources 85% of its capital from Mexico, leveraging investor interest in dollar-denominated assets and U.S. economic stability. He emph…
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JF 3915: Multifamily Stability, Market Cycles, and Smarter Investing ft. Joe Cornwell
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30:35On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews fellow host and Midwestern investor Joe Cornwell live from the Best Ever Conference 2025. They dive into the often-overlooked strengths of investing in the Midwest, especially in the multifamily space, contrasting its consistency and risk-adjusted returns with the volatility of Sunbelt and h…
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JF 3914: Scaling to 33,000 Units, Embracing AI, and Staying Class A with John Carlson
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44:38On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews John Carlson, President of Mark-Taylor Residential, about scaling a property management company to 33,000+ units while staying committed to quality and culture. John shares how Mark-Taylor evolved from building and managing their own Class A assets in Phoenix to offering third-party manag…
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WS2058 The AI Marketing Playbook: Get More Leads, Save Hours
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44:43Tired of chasing leads and burning out on content? AI expert and multi-7-figure agency founder Billy Sticker reveals how entrepreneurs can grow faster and with less stress using practical AI tools. Discover how to automate lead gen, scale your authority, and free up your time using cutting-edge tech like chatbots, custom GPTs, and voice/video cloni…
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JF 3913: Avoiding Capital Calls, Vetting Sponsors, and Embracing JOMO with Jim Pfeifer
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1:12:26On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Jim Pfeifer, founding member of Left Field Investors (now rebranded as Passive Pockets) and long-time limited partner (LP) investor. Jim shares his journey from high school teacher to financial advisor to full-time LP, highlighting the transition from stock market speculation …
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JF 3912: Recapitalization, Rent Growth, and Redevelopment ft. Brian Ker
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41:34On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise interviews Brian Ker, President of Snowball Developments, about his value-add industrial investment strategy in the tri-state area. Brian shares his journey from institutional brokerage in Canada to running a 2 million square foot industrial portfolio in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He …
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JF 3911: Affordable Housing in Paradise, Raising Millions on Social, and Flipping for Legacy ft. Zasha Smith
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28:39On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Zasha Smith, a former engineer turned real estate investor based in Hawaii. Zasha shares how a Google search on “how to get rich” led her from burnout in a 70-hour workweek to flipping houses, raising over $9 million through Instagram, and eventually launching a debt and equity fund. She div…
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JF 3910: Boots on the Ground, Value-Add Lessons, and Launching a New Firm ft. Dusty Eddy
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34:04On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Dusty Eddy, founder of Eddie Capital Group. Dusty shares insights from his 20+ year real estate career, which began in institutional retail and development before shifting to multifamily. He discusses the founding of his own firm after a decade at 29th Street Capital, his nuanced un…
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JF 3909: Interest Rates, Cap Rate Trends, and CRE Buy Timing
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36:24On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the rising risk of higher interest rates and their impact on commercial real estate. He breaks down recent shifts in FedWatch predictions, explains why inflation fears are growing despite current readings, and explores how political uncertainty—especially around tariffs and the stalled federal budget—i…
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JF 3908: Scaling a $22M Business, Self-Implementing EOS, and Building Legacy ft. Kyle McGee
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31:52On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews Kyle McGee, a Pensacola-based real estate developer and investor, about how he's built a vertically integrated real estate company spanning construction, residential sales, multifamily investing, and property management. Kyle shares his journey from starting as a realtor to running a $22M bu…
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Why I’m Going All In on Community in the AI Era
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11:12The most valuable thing you can build in the AI era? Real connection. In this episode of Built For The Game, Rob Cressy shares why he is all-in on building community, and how this will create a massive advantage for you. Ways I can Help: AI Coaching For High Performing Leaders. Apply Today: https://robcressy.ai/ #1 AI Community For Entrepreneurs - …
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JF 3907: 120 Business Exits, Real Estate Wealth, and Global Impact ft. Eddie Wilson
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40:10On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Eddie Wilson, a third-generation real estate investor and prolific entrepreneur who has started and exited over 120 businesses. Eddie shares how growing up in a family of entrepreneurs laid the groundwork for his success, and how painful early business lessons taught him to manage fear an…
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WS2057 How Global Sourcing Unlocked $500K in Savings
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30:01Tired of renovation costs crushing your profits? Discover how real estate investors are slashing multifamily renovation budgets by up to 40% — without sacrificing quality. In this episode, Whitney Sewell is joined by Nate Slade to reveal a powerful global sourcing strategy that bypasses traditional supply chains and transforms project returns. Key …
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JF 3906: Deferred Gains, Development Risk, and Diversified Portfolios ft. Michael O’Shea
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1:02:49On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Michael O’Shea, Head of Private Wealth at Origin Investments. Michael shares how his firm has built a $3.3B portfolio offering institutional-quality investments to high-net-worth individuals, particularly through tax-advantaged vehicles like DSTs and Opportunity Zone funds. Th…
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JF 3905: Niche Markets, Lease-Up Strategies, and Beating Oversupply ft. Drew Dolan
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36:37On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Drew Dolan, fund manager at DXD Capital, a self-storage-focused CRE firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Drew shares how his background in engineering and technical sales led to a pivot into development, and why he now prefers building over buying due to the greater marg…
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JF 3904: Land Development, JV Lessons, and 5Xing a $1M Deal ft. Greg Farricielli
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45:32On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Greg Farricielli, a multifaceted investor and broker with a deep background in land development, hard money lending, and multifamily properties across Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Greg shares his journey from starting as an agent in Nashville to partnering on high-profit entitlement dea…
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AI is changing the way we work forever, and I want to open up your mind to a new possibility of what this could look like for you. In this episode of Built For The Game, Rob Cressy rethinks what work could look like moving forward, including the possibility of using ChatGPT 4 hours a day and the impact that would create. Ways I can Help: AI Coachin…
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JF 3903: Using AI in Execution of Business Plans & Operations ft. Vanessa Alfaro, Bonny Wayman, and Rebecca Themelis
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47:54On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Vanessa Alfaro, Bonny Wayman, and Rebecca Themelis in part three of a three-part series on AI in multifamily real estate. This installment focuses on how operators are implementing AI in property operations such as leasing, maintenance, asset management, and investor reporting. Vane…
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JF 2902: Tariffs, Fed Watch, and Deal Timing
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36:24On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the complex forces influencing interest rates, inflation, and investment strategy in today’s real estate market. He breaks down Wall Street’s predictions for Fed rate cuts, explains why the Federal Reserve is likely to hold steady due to policy uncertainty—especially around tariffs, immigration, and su…
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JF 3901: Vertical Integration, Operational Control, and Doubling a Portfolio ft. Lee Yoder
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37:31On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews Lee Yoder, a multifamily owner-operator based in Cincinnati, about the transformative impact of bringing property management operations in-house. Lee shares how managing his own 283-unit portfolio led to lower vacancy and delinquency rates, a drop in turnover expenses, and significantly impr…
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