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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Welcome to the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Podcast Are you considering selling a million-dollar-plus business, cryptocurrency, luxury primary home, commercial real estate, or another highly appreciated asset but concerned about the capital gains tax? Want to reinvest into a diversified portfolio of real estate or securities at the optimal time while making a meaningful impact with your wealth? Each episode, Brett Swarts sits down with some of the world’s top minds in real estate, finance, we ...
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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 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 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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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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Wealth Preservation: Gold & Silver with Dana Samuelson
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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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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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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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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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JF 3900: Capital Slowdown, Phoenix Deals, and Data-Driven Rent Growth ft. Michael Episcope
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48:54On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Michael Episcope, co-founder of Origin Investments, about his journey from trading commodities to building a real estate firm with over 10,000 multifamily units transacted. Michael shares how his grandfather's scrappy approach to West Side Chicago buildings shaped his foundational real es…
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JF 3899: Building a Resilient Portfolio, Avoiding Luxury Assets, and Navigating Insurance Hikes ft. Christian Busch
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48:06On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews Christian Busch, a seasoned real estate investor and managing partner at Glass Cube Investments. Christian shares insights from his 12-year journey navigating both active and passive commercial real estate investments, starting with crowdfunding platforms like Fundrise and eventual…
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JF 3898: Scaling Wealth with Private Businesses, Real Estate Alternatives, and Smart Underwriting ft. Suja Shyam
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37:59On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Suja Shyam, Managing Partner of Lux Capital Investment Group. Suja shares how her firm has expanded beyond multifamily real estate into alternative assets, including private equity and small business acquisitions. She explains the appeal of cash-flowing businesses amid…
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JF 3897: Building a Family Business, Mastering Empathy, and Scaling with Multifamily ft. Michael Kramer
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48:16On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Michael Kramer, founder of Freed by Real Estate. Michael shares his deeply personal journey from losing his father and building businesses to ultimately discovering a more balanced, family-centered life through real estate. He discusses how a life-altering accident and a failed first marriag…
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JF 3896: AI in Capital Raising ft. Dr. Adam Gower, Tim Mai, and Irwin Boris
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1:01:23On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, 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 outreach, appointment setting, and content creation. Tim explains how he automates …
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JF 3895: Interest Rates, Apartment Demand, and Operational Excellence
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33:18On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses key insights from a high-level meeting with ten of the nation's top commercial real estate investors. Topics included the rising threat of stagflation driven by tariffs and shifting trade policies, and the broader implications for inflation, interest rates, and apartment demand. Despite macroeconomic u…
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