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.

In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Hunter Thompson, CEO of RaisingCapital.com and Async Capital, joins host Ash Patel to discuss capital raising in today's market. Thompson shares how his firm pivoted from raising capital for multiple operators to focusing solely on multifamily investments in Phoenix. He discusses the challenges of capital raising in the current environment, emphasizing that difficult periods often present the best wealth-building opportunities. Thompson provides insights on handling investor relationships during downturns, the evolution of capital raising through LinkedIn and social media, and the importance of maintaining proper legal compliance. He also addresses the education platform he built through RaiseFest and his outlook on Phoenix's multifamily market. Throughout the conversation, Thompson stresses the importance of transparency with investors and building scalable systems for raising capital rather than relying solely on friends and family networks.
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Why Most Capital Raisers Get Their First Deal Wrong (And What to Do Instead) ft. Hunter Thompson

In this episode of the Next Level CRE Show, Dan Haberkost and Mason McDonald join host Matt Faircloth to discuss land development and investment strategies. They explore different approaches from basic lot flips to complex subdivisions, sharing insights on market selection, financing challenges, and working with local municipalities. The pair explain how they find off-market land deals and overcome traditional financing hurdles through creative funding solutions. They discuss opportunities in "failed subdivisions" from past decades that may now have potential due to population growth, while emphasizing the importance of thorough due diligence and understanding local regulations before pursuing land development projects.
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Why Failed 1970s Subdivisions Could Be Your Next Gold Mine ft. Mason McDonald & Dan Haberkost

In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Sam Morris, CEO of Sunset Capital, joins host Ash Patel to discuss his experience in both multifamily and self-storage investments. Morris leverages his banking background to identify distressed opportunities and work with lenders. He explains how his vertically integrated company focuses on Texas markets, manages properties in-house, and maintains strong relationships with investors. Morris provides insights into the current state of both asset classes, with multifamily experiencing more distress while self-storage remains relatively stable. He also discusses his company's growth strategy, the importance of having strong teams, and his perspective on Federal Reserve policy and market conditions.
Sam Morris | Real Estate Background

CEO of Sunset Capital

Based in: Katy, TX

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Ex-Banker's Secret to Getting Bank REO Deals and Landing 'Toxic' Assets ft. Sam Morris

In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, David Moghavem, director of East Coast Acquisitions for Tryon Properties, joins host Slocomb Reed to discuss multifamily investing in the current market. Moghavem details Tryon's recent acquisitions in Orlando and Atlanta, emphasizing their focus on properties with strong in-place cash flow and positive leverage rather than speculative appreciation. He explains how their vertical integration and market knowledge help them identify opportunities, particularly during periods of market uncertainty. The conversation covers Tryon's approach to managing floating rate debt from 2021-2022 acquisitions and the importance of analyzing deals on an untrended basis to protect downside risk.
David Moghavem | Real Estate Background

Director of Acquisitions at Trion Properties

Based in: Miami, FL

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