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 real stories behind the good, the bad, and the worst ever deals — plus, insights into what really goes on in commercial real estate investing — you’re in the right place. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to uncover secrets and strategies YOU can use to become a better, more informed investor. This is the Best Ever CRE show.
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JF 4239: AI as a Strategic Asset, Role in Layoffs, and The Cost Benefits of AI tools
Épisode 4239
mercredi 20 mai 2026 • Durée 55:37
Amanda and Ash dives into real-world applications of AI, how a legal battle with a tenant was won using AI formatting, how property managers are leveraging chat features to streamline leasing, and how entrepreneurs are building AI-powered agents that outpace traditional apps. You'll learn about the cost benefits of AI tools like Claude Cowork and ChatGPT, including how to build skills and processes that live beyond individual employees, safeguarding your knowledge and operations.
They also break down critical topics like AI's role in layoffs, why companies are using 'rescue capital' as an excuse to impose huge losses on investors, and how to spot overhyped investments in markets like Phoenix. Plus, get insider tips on how to ethically analyze real estate deals, defend against misrepresentations, and set up your own AI infrastructure to stay ahead.
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JF 4238: Cross-sell Campaign Generating $1 million in pipeline and Why Discounts Pull Demand Forward
Épisode 4238
lundi 18 mai 2026 • Durée 28:21
Richard McGirr talks about how his firm crushed their previous fundraising record with $6.1 million, but the real secret lies in how they’re turning this momentum into a repeatable pipeline. He explains how a strategic cross-sell campaign, tapping into existing relationships, generated over a quarter-million dollars in commitments overnight, all by leveraging personalized Loom videos and exclusive tier-based perks. Discover the step-by-step behind the scenes, including how personalized outreach and complex concepts like "relationship balance" can unlock new capital without chasing cold leads.
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JF 4229: Growing $20 Million Revenue E-commerce and Value-Driven Lead Magnets ft. Brent Neely
Épisode 4229
lundi 27 avril 2026 • Durée 31:25
Richard McGirr Interviews Brent Neely as he reveals a surprisingly simple leverage point that turned his investing game around. With a background in building over $20 million in e-commerce revenue and years of commercial real estate experience, Brent shares exactly how he activated his professional circles to secure $3 million worth of soft commitments in just months, all without traditional capital raises.
Brent Neely
Current role: Founder and Principal of Neely Property Investments
Based in: Enterprise, Oregon
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JF 4140: How Jobs and Institutions Will Shape CRE in 2026 with John Chang
Saison 1 · Épisode 4140
dimanche 4 janvier 2026 • Durée 34:58
John Chang shares a deep-dive outlook on the major forces shaping commercial real estate investing in 2026. He explains why job growth is expected to slow significantly, how policy uncertainty and AI-driven productivity are restraining hiring, and what that means for absorption and vacancies across property types. Chang also breaks down interest rate expectations, inflation risks, and why pricing is likely to remain relatively flat despite improving liquidity. He closes with a detailed look at institutional capital returning to the market, where that money is likely to flow, and how private investors can position themselves for stronger relative returns in 2026.
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JF3240: Corey Peterson — 3 Hacks to Cultivate Broker Relationships, Advice for Newbies Raising Capital, and Why Operational Excellence Is Vital in Today’s Economy
Saison 1 · Épisode 3240
mercredi 19 juillet 2023 • Durée 39:21
Corey Peterson is the CEO of Kahuna Investments, which is focused on income-producing multifamily opportunities in stable and emerging U.S. markets. They target high-yield passive cash flow and long-term capital appreciation through strategic acquisition and superior asset management.
In this episode, Corey talks about how to create productive relationships with brokers, why he chose to vertically integrate his property management company, and how he would advise a new investor to approach raising capital for the first time.
Corey Peterson | Real Estate Background CEO at Kahuna Investments
Portfolio: 10 multifamily/student units
3,200+ beds valued at over $250M
Based in: Phoenix, AZ
Say hi to him at: kahunainvestments.com
LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: A CEO Only Does Three Things by Trey Taylor
Greatest Lesson: Free advice is always expensive.
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JF3239: Arn Cenedella — The Value of Market Cycle Experience, How to Transition Your Investing Strategy as You Age, and Why Investing Requires Realistic Expectations
Saison 1 · Épisode 3239
mardi 18 juillet 2023 • Durée 33:54
Arn Cenedella is the founder of Spark Investment Group, which helps people leverage passive real estate investments to grow their wealth, simplify their portfolios, and create the lives they’ve always wanted to live. In this episode, Arn reflects on his 40+ years of real estate investing experience to share what he’s learned from going through several market cycles. He also discusses what to focus on as a young investor and how that should change as you age.
Arn Cenedella | Real Estate Background Founder of Spark Investment Group
Portfolio: GP on 1100 units totaling $140 million in AUM
Based in: Greenville, SC
Say hi to him at: investwithspark.com
LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Golf in the Kingdom by Michael Murphy
Greatest Lesson: Invest in real estate over a 10- to 15-year period, and you will be much farther ahead than you are today.
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JF3238: Rachael Jones — How to Know It’s Time to Fire Your Property Manager, the Proper Structure for a Property Management Agreement, and Tips for Managing Complicated Value-Add Operations
Saison 1 · Épisode 3238
lundi 17 juillet 2023 • Durée 34:29
Rachael Jones is the founder of Clover Capital Group, which syndicates B- and C-class, value-add multifamily and mobile home parks primarily in the Charlotte MSA. In this episode, Rachael shares her journey from being an engineer managing global projects to a real estate investor with $15 million in AUM. She also discusses her creative solution to a mobile home park investment with four vacant lots and lessons she learned from a non-performing property manager.
Rachael Jones | Real Estate Background Founder of Clover Capital Group
Portfolio: 150 units and $15MM AUM
Based in: Charlotte, NC
Say hi to her at: clovercapitalgroup.net
LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh
Greatest Lesson: How much value there is in excellent customer service, even for lower-end assets.
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JF3237: Peter Neill & Ron Lockhart — 5 Reasons to Invest in Affordable Housing, How to Profit on Non-Performing Loans, and How to Deliver 23% Annual Returns to Investors
Saison 1 · Épisode 3237
dimanche 16 juillet 2023 • Durée 38:25
Peter Neill & Ron Lockhart are the co-founders and partners at GSP REI, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm focusing on affordable and workforce single-family rentals and non-performing loans. In this episode, Peter and Ron share why they chose to build a $55 million portfolio of affordable housing and non-performing loans. They also share why they use a vertical integration approach to investing and how they are able to return an average of 20%–23% to investors annually.
Peter Neill & Ron Lockhart | Real Estate Background Co-founders and partners at GSP REI
Portfolio: $55M in AUM including real estate and notes
Based in: Philadelphia, PA
Say hi to him at: gsprei.com
LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and Separation of Power by Vince Flynn
Greatest Lesson: Treat people the way you want to be treated. Tenants, investors, colleagues — everyone.
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JF3236: Isaac Sebbag — How to Make Six-Figure Profits on Condo Conversions, Secrets to Attracting Investors on LinkedIn, and How to Structure Condo Deals
Saison 1 · Épisode 3236
samedi 15 juillet 2023 • Durée 31:23
Isaac Sebbag is the founder of Golden Sky Equities, which generates long-term value through strategic renovations in the condo and multifamily sectors with a focus on the New Jersey and Florida markets. In this episode, Isaac shares his expert insights on condo conversion projects, including what makes an ideal condo, amenities to focus on, and ground-up vs. value-add deals. He also discusses how he uses LinkedIn to attract investors and structures deals depending on the level of value-add involved in the project.
Isaac Sebbag | Real Estate Background Founder of Golden Sky Equities
Portfolio: Multifamily
Mixed-use
Development
Office
Based in: NJ and PA
Say hi to him at: Linkedin
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Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Greatest Lesson: Choose your market wisely, especially with ground-up construction as they will be issuing permits and helping you through the legal process if needed.
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JF3235: How to Navigate the Commercial Lending Space in 2023 | ft. James Eng
Saison 1 · Épisode 3235
vendredi 14 juillet 2023 • Durée 28:53
James Eng is the national director of Old Capital, a commercial mortgage broker. In this episode, James discusses the landscape of commercial lending, especially why many investors transitioned from bridge loans to fixed-rate loans over the past few years. He also shares the true purpose of a bridge loan and shares strategies for how investors can approach the refinance process on a bridge loan in 2023.
James Eng | Real Estate Background National director of Old Capital
Portfolio: GP and LP positions in over 20 multifamily properties in Texas totaling over 10,000 units
Based in: Dallas, TX
Say hi to him at: Linktree
Best Ever Book: The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks
Greatest Lesson: Make sure you look at the demographics of a market in comparison to the rents you are projecting.
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