E44: Fostering Community Among Real Estate Investors with Joe Fairless of Ashcroft Capital
Summary:
In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, hosts Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders welcome Joe Fairless from Ashcroft Capital. Joe shares his journey from advertising to real estate, discussing the dynamics of the multifamily market, the impact of rising interest rates, and the importance of relationships in securing deals. He also highlights the Best Ever Conference, emphasizing its role in fostering community among real estate investors. Joe's philosophy of 'give to live and live to give' underscores his commitment to helping others in the industry.
About Our Guest:
Joe Fairless is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Ashcroft Capital which has over $2,700,000,000 of assets under management. In addition to his work with Ashcroft Capital, Joe created the podcast Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show, which is the longest running daily real estate podcast in the world
Joe is a proud Member of the Texas Tech Alumni Advisor Board for the College of Media and Communication. He has also been recognized as Outstanding Alumni at Texas Tech University where he served as an Adjunct Professor. Joe is currently a Junior Achievement Board Member and Volunteer for the Cincinnati chapter where he was recognized by the Junior Achievement’s Free Enterprise Society for his dedication. Joe also volunteers at Crossroads Hospice and in 2018 he was recognized as Multifamily Investor of the Year by Think Realty Magazine.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefairless/
Visit Joe at:
joefairless.com (Company) http://www.joefairless.com
joefairless.com/blog (Blog) http://www.joefairless.com/blog
facebook.com/groups/BestEverShow (Best Ever Community FB Group )https://www.facebook.com/groups/BestEverShow
Sponsored by:
Real Advisers, Austin, Texas
Real Advisers, Austin, Texas
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Roland Wiederanders: roland@fbfk.law
Sarah Florer: sflorer@fbfk.law
Takeaways
- Joe Fairless co-founded Ashcroft Capital in 2015, focusing on multifamily properties.
- The multifamily market has seen a decrease in values since 2021 due to rising interest rates and increased supply.
- Keeping tenants longer is crucial for maintaining cash flow in real estate investments.
- The current economic landscape presents challenges but also opportunities for multifamily operators.
- Building strong relationships with lenders is essential in a high-interest rate environment.
- The Best Ever Conference fosters a community of humble, experienced, and helpful real estate investors.
- Joe emphasizes the importance of discipline in achieving long-term success in real estate.
- His mantra, 'give to live and live to give,' reflects his commitment to community impact.
- Networking and collaboration can lead to better deal flow and investment opportunities.
- Real estate offers a chance for individuals from various backgrounds to build stability for their futures.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Joe Fairless and Ashcroft Capital
02:28 Joe's Journey into Commercial Real Estate
07:54 Current Trends in the Multifamily Market
10:19 Navigating the Challenges of Interest Rates
12:35 Strategic Deal Sourcing and Relationships
18:48 The Best Ever Conference Overview
23:16 The Importance of Discipline and Community
26:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Disclaimer: “This production is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment or legal advice.”
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Creators and Guests
Host
Roland Wiederaenders
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate securities attorney with expertise in private investment funds, corporate/securities issues, mergers and acquisitions, partnership structuring, and federal income tax matters. Roland is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.
Host
Sarah Florer
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate attorney with expertise in corporate finance and securities, structuring and restructuring, and commercial matters. Sarah is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.
Producer
Anthony Carrano
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, fractional Chief Marketing Officer, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at Dunamis Marketing.
