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The Best Ever CRE Show

Joe Fairless
Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Investment
Interest Rates
Investment Strategies
Property Management
Due Diligence
Networking In Real Estate
Real Estate Market
IRR (internal Rate Of Return)
Conference Experience
Co-Gp Model
Partnership Dynamics
Best Ever Conference
Commercial Multifamily
Capital Expenditure
Promote Structure
Market Conditions
Market Trends
Retail Real Estate

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

*Previously aired episode* 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 excha... more

*Previously aired episode* J Scott, Partner at Bar Down Investments and Host of the Drunk Real Estate Podcast, discusses the current state of the multifamily housing market, focusing on trends, challenges in new construction, the impact of wages on r... more

*Previously aired episode* Ash Patel goes full-send on authenticity in real estate and social media, calling out clickbait growth hacks and the hollow vanity metrics behind them. He unpacks why “generational funds” and decade-long holds often mask we... more

*Previously aired episode* Joe Fairless interviews Dr. Adam Gower, Tim Mai, and Irwin Boris to explore how AI is transforming capital raising in commercial real estate. The panel shares their most effective AI tools and how they use them for investor... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Johnson
Co-founder and CIO of Vintage Capital.
Vintage Capital
Episode: Best of 2025 Replay: Off-Market Wins, Market Resilience, and Capital Strategy ft. Brad Johnson
Perry Zheng
Founder of Cashflow Portal, focusing on AI applications in real estate
Cashflow Portal
Episode: Best of 2025 Replay: AI In Acquisitions ft. Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson and Bo Barron
Lance Pederson
Co-Founder of passiveadvantage.com, specializing in investment analytics
Passive Advantage
Episode: Best of 2025 Replay: AI In Acquisitions ft. Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson and Bo Barron
Bo Barron
Co-Founder of Hearthstone Capital with an emphasis on AI in acquisitions
Hearthstone Capital
Episode: Best of 2025 Replay: AI In Acquisitions ft. Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson and Bo Barron
Paul Hopkins
Director of Acquisition at CPI Capital, with a focus on AI tools
CPI Capital
Episode: Best of 2025 Replay: AI In Acquisitions ft. Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson and Bo Barron
Keith Miller
Real estate developer with experience in modular homes
Upslope Group
Episode: JF 4125: Modular Housing, Faster Builds and Solving Affordability ft. Keith Miller
Maurice Philogene
Experienced real estate investor and former law enforcement officer
Episode: JF 4124: Lifestyle Design Lessons from a 2000 Unit Investor ft. Maurice Philogene
Maria Zondervan
An accomplished fund-to-funds manager with a passion for real estate investing
Blue Vikings Capital
Episode: JF 4120: Bigger Checks, Better Terms and Less Stress ft. Maria Zondervan
Yonah Weiss
Known as the Cost Segregation expert, he helps investors reduce taxes and increase cash flow through his expertise in cost segregation.
Weiss Advice
Episode: JF 4118: Depreciation Recapture, 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Zone Strategies ft. Yonah Weiss

Hosts

John Casmon
Host of a signature show that provides comprehensive insights into the commercial real estate sector, with experience in bridging adaptation and innovation.
Matt Faircloth
Co-host and investor passionate about sharing wealth-building techniques and strategies in the commercial real estate field.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Content

    Good solid content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dennis fm skokie
    United States4 months ago
  • WORST 1ST BOOK REVIEW EVER BY JOE AND PAUL!!

    So I searched podcasts with the title of the book #TheWealthyGardner by an Amazing author and person #JohnSoforic!! First time listening to Joe Fairless and his Best Ever CRE show podcast and great track record in the real estate world and longest running podcast, KUDOS!!

    I put the Episode on with High expectations being it was their first book review ever and they chose The Wealthy Gardner by John Soforic. WOW!! This is going to be an AWESOME REVIEW, so I thought! Man was I sorely disappointe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MrSpudnik
    United States9 months ago
  • Love the show, but…

    This show is in my queue every day. Love the content! One thing that I find detrimental is that some of the interviewers constantly interrupt the guests. Aside from that, please keep up the great shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Missional Capital
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great content, horrible production

    The content on this prodcasf is great, they cover many different sections of CRE. Also a fan of the multiple hosts. The only negative is their production, the volume from the guest and host are often very far apart. Also background thunder sound for the lighting round is obnoxiously loud and completely unnecessary

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    whduevsirogbsd
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content; horrible new host

    Honestly the content is awesome. Very informative and covers all levels of experience. The issue that makes the show hard to endure is the “new” host. I haven’t listened in a couple years, but compared to Joe (or really anyone else who hosts a podcast), what a terrible switch. This guy is just devoid of the personality traits that create a good conversation. From his overly monotone speech to being downright rude - bordering on condescending - to his guests if they divert even slightly from the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mooootch
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback indicates a mix of opinions on hosts' interview styles, with some finding interruptions disruptive to guest insights.
The podcast is praised for its engaging hosts and diversity of industry guests who share valuable insights.
There are criticisms regarding production quality, such as audio mismatches and background noise during segments, which detract from the experience.
Listeners appreciate the solid and informative content provided on commercial real estate topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#230
United States/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#110
Russia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#197
China/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Best of 2025 Replay: Off-Market Wins, Market Resilience, and Capital Strategy ft. Brad Johnson
Q: What are the pros and cons of working with Vintage Capital?
Brad explained that they solve capital issues for operators struggling with financing due to low debt service coverage and aim for mutual benefits through their capital contributions.
Best of 2025 Replay: Multifamily Investing, International Expansion, and Market Cycles ft. Jonah Bamberger
Q: How does your experience in network building contribute to your success in real estate?
A strong network allows for leveraging contacts to open opportunities that one might not find alone, reinforcing that real estate is as much a people business as it is about property.
Best of 2025 Replay: Multifamily Investing, International Expansion, and Market Cycles ft. Jonah Bamberger
Q: How does your journey from consulting to real estate development come about?
After moving to Israel and working in the consulting industry, I transitioned into solar energy infrastructure and residential real estate, aiming to achieve my entrepreneurial aspirations.
Best of 2025 Replay: Capital Market Opportunities, Multifamily Absorption Trends, & Lender Relationship Strategy for Market Distress ft. Joe Fairless
Q: How do you respond to concerns from investors about market uncertainties?
By sharing personal investment experiences and the strength of demand for apartment communities despite challenges.
Best of 2025 Replay: Capital Market Opportunities, Multifamily Absorption Trends, & Lender Relationship Strategy for Market Distress ft. Joe Fairless
Q: What are your thoughts on the availability of capital out there?
Both perspectives are true; there's dry powder seeking specific returns while others struggle to raise money.

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Recent guests on The Best Ever CRE Show include:

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2. Perry Zheng
3. Lance Pederson
4. Bo Barron
5. Paul Hopkins
6. Keith Miller
7. Maurice Philogene
8. Maria Zondervan

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