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In this episode of Passionate Living Through Passive Investing, host George Roberts sits down with Joe Fairless, Co-Founder of Ashcroft Capital ($2.7B AUM) and creator of the Best Ever CRE Show. Joe shares his journey from college grad to industry leader, revealing mindset shifts, wealth habits, and leadership lessons that shaped his success.

You’ll hear practical insights on sponsor decisions, property manager relationships, AI in real estate, and family balance—plus the habits that keep him grounded while scaling big.

Who it’s for → Entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who want to build wealth with purpose and impact.

𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
“Nothing Has Meaning, Except the Meaning You Give It.”

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

00:50 – The ONE Question Before Writing a Huge Sponsor Check

01:50 – Mindful Wealth: Daily Practices for Growth & Contribution

03:32 – Daily Family Rituals for a Happy, Connected Family

07:20 – PM as Equity Partner? How & Why

09:55 – Firing Property Managers: Expert Advice & Legal Tips

11:30 – Turning Mistakes into Success: A Real Estate Guru’s Story

12:35 – Challenges, Trends, and Rent Projections

13:30 – AI Revolution: Driving Business Forward with Innovation

14:50 – AI Conversations: Lightning Round Rating Skills

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬:
linkedin.com/in/joefairless
joefairless.com
joefairless.com/blog
josephfairless@gmail.com


𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts
Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com


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In this episode, I sit down with 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 — 𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 with over $2.7𝐁 𝐀𝐔𝐌, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰, the longest-running daily real estate podcast in the world.

Joe opens up about the principles that shaped his success, how his entrepreneurship strategy has evolved, and the balance between scaling a business and family life. We also dive into what it truly means to be a thought leader, the importance of consistency in building a brand, and why giving back keeps you grounded in both business and life.

Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to learn from one of the most respected names in real estate, this episode will give you actionable lessons and inspiration.


𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
“Nothing Has Meaning, Except the Meaning You Give It.”


𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
00:00 – Introduction
00:50 – Success Principles & Personal Development
02:20 – Entrepreneurship Evolution: Shifting Strategies Over Time
06:20 – Scaling Your Business While Prioritizing Family Time
08:55 – Becoming a Thought Leader: Life & Career Impact
11:20 – Real Estate Podcasting: Consistency & Long-Term Growth
13:05 – Giving Back: The Power of Volunteering & Service
17:05 – Personal Branding: Simple Steps to Stand Out & Succeed


𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬:
linkedin.com/in/joefairless
joefairless.com
joefairless.com/blog
josephfairless@gmail.com


𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts
Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com


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In this episode, Neal Bawa—known as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily”—shares his 2025 real estate predictions, the best U.S. cities to invest in, and how AI + robotics are transforming real estate investing.

Discover why Indianapolis may be the #1 market.

#NealBawa #RealEstateInvesting #RealEstate2025 #BestCitiesToInvest #AIinRealEstate #MultifamilyInvesting #IndianapolisRealEstate #RenoRealEstate #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #Entrepreneurship

Chapters:

00:00 – How will robotics reshape real estate investing?
01:15 – Can authenticity + AI build your brand faster?
04:15 – Why focus on hyperlocal—not just local—markets?
05:30 – What is Manus and how does it automate reporting?
07:20 – What does U-Haul’s Indiana surge mean for investors?
07:40 – Is Indianapolis the best city to invest in 2025?
08:45 – KC vs Indy: Which market wins in 2025?
09:45 – Why is Reno the most underrated U.S. real estate market?
11:35 – What are the biggest lessons from early retirement?
14:30 – What went wrong with a Chicago property near Obama Library?
15:25 – Why relying on tailwinds can hurt your investment strategy?
16:50 – How did Neal scale GroCapitus successfully?
16:55 – How much do luck & timing really matter in success?
17:25 – Why should you track everything in business & investing?
18:10 – What leadership secrets (and Taylor Swift!) can energize your team?
19:25 – How can AI training transform your business?
20:04 – Which top book can structure your life for success?

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From AI to Immigration: Neal Bawa’s Bold Predictions for Real Estate

In this power-packed episode, 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚 — the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily” — dives into the trends, tools, and tactics shaping real estate’s future. From AI’s game-changing role to surprising demographic shifts, Neal shares data-driven insights every investor needs to hear.


𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
"The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.”


𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
It’s not the meek that inherited the earth, it’s the geek.”


𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚:

• Grocapitus Website – https://www.grocapitus.com
• Free eBook: Location Magic – https://multifamilyu.com/lp/location-magic-ebook/
• Join Our Investor Club – https://multifamilyu.com/club
• LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/grocapitus-investments/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@MultifamilyU

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts
Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com


Chapters:
00:01 – From Tech to Real Estate: Investor's Unique Journey
01:55 – Apartment Boom: Why Renters Are on the Rise
06:05 – Developer Shortage & Rent Growth Predictions
07:20 – Creative Real Estate Investing: Winning Strategies & Finance
10:15 – Immigration’s Surprising Impact on Real Estate
12:15 – Labor Shortage: Impact on Construction Costs & Rents
13:00 – AI's Impact & Fact-Based Newsletters: Insights & Trends
13:35 – AI’s Role in Real Estate: Game-Changer #2
13:40 – AI’s Role in Real Estate: Game-Changer #3
14:00 – AI Domination: Revolutionizing Business with Cutting-Edge AI Tools
16:00 – Marketing List Secrets: Quality Check Strategy Revealed
17:45 – The Truth About Market Trends
19:40 – US Birth Rate Plummets: What This Means for Housing
21:10 – No Shortage of Houses by 2040
21:35 – Start a Company with $500 & AI: My Strategy
22:40 – AI's Impact: Job Automation & The Future of Work


Neal’s mantra is simple but powerful: “We can only manage what we can measure” and “Data beats gut feel by a million miles.” Discover how these principles — plus a $660M multifamily portfolio — are driving the next wave of real estate success.


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This week, we're joined by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, In this insightful episode, we explore niche real estate assets like mobile home parks and parking structures, dive deep into passive investing, and uncover powerful lessons from Kevin’s entrepreneurial journey. Learn what metrics matter, how to make faster money beyond real estate, and why market selection trumps the property itself. Don’t miss this value-rich installment in The Seven Series, where we compare Commercial vs. Residential investing with someone who’s done it all.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:

"The Go-Giver - John David Mann.”

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐩𝐩:

linkedin.com/in/kevinbupp

KevinBupp.com

SunriseCapitalInvestors.com

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts

Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

01:00 – Mobile Home Parks & Parking Assets

01:30 – Why Parking Assets?

04:50 – Parking Structure vs. Surface Lot: Cost & Maintenance

07:15 – Passive Investing: Audiobook & Podcast Rebrand!

08:05 – Consistent Returns: Multifamily Investments in 2025

09:20 – 24 Quarters of Consistent Revenue

12:00 – Parking Garage Stability

14:00 – Real Estate: From Crisis to Mobile Home Park Success

17:40 – Probability in Rental Market

19:00 – Early Work: The Foundation of My Money Mindset

21:00 – An Entrepreneurial Journey

23:00 – Key Metrics Beyond the Numbers

24:40 – Increase Occupancy and Maximize Returns

25:20 – Why Market Matters MORE Than the Property!

30:21 – Faster Ways to Make Money: Beyond Real Estate

32:50 – Empowering Your Team: Great Decisions Under Pressure

37:50 – Early Financial Struggles: A Teenager's Reality

42:48 – The Seven Series: Commercial vs. Residential with Kevin Bupp.

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This week, we're joined by 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝, CFO of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, to unpack some of today’s most powerful financial strategies — from real estate and infinite banking to avoiding common money traps and building lasting wealth.

✅ Real talk.

✅ Real numbers.

✅ Real ways to win in 2025.

𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:

“I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.”

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:

"The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley.”

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝:

linkedin.com/in/peggybeauregard

peggybeauregard.com

Peggy@Thenesteggbuilder.com

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts

Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

01:00 — Are you still making these basic money mistakes?

02:30 — Why do most parents avoid talking about money with kids?

04:00 — Where are the customers’ yachts? 🤨

07:05 — What’s killing your financial success silently?

09:35 — Can you really trust your financial mentor?

11:20 — How do pros vet investment mentors the right way?

12:00 — Roth or Traditional IRA — which one wins?

14:55 — Will 10% inflation wipe out your savings?

16:55 — Is infinite banking the secret to generational wealth?

20:00 — Is cash flow still king in real estate investing?

21:55 — What's your mortgage checklist missing?

23:40 — Are real estate delays destroying your ROI?

26:30 — How can you win with distressed properties?

27:50 — What are “lots and notes” and why do investors love them?

29:15 — Why do local businesses still thrive in the Amazon era?

31:55 — Do layoffs actually fuel your next big idea?

37:45 — What is The Seven Series and how can it change your life?

#Real estate #Syndication #multifamily #passive income

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In this episode, real estate investor 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐚 shares powerful strategies wholesalers use to close deals quickly and efficiently. From EMD risks to AI contract review, discover how to protect your deals, automate your workflow, and scale your business. Learn how double closings, bridge loans, and funding gaps can be turned into opportunities—especially when paired with the right tools and title partners.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐚:
linkedin.com/in/justin-pilakka-14889860
jpilakka@gmail.com
fundmyclose.com

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
01:00 – How transactional funding helps wholesalers scale
02:40 – Avoid assignment fees with double closing
04:00 – Why silent transactions matter when flipping
04:50 – Choosing title companies for double closings
07:45 – EMD risks: how to protect your investment
08:55 – Who pays when the deal falls apart?
10:20 – Setting up smart and fair transaction fees
12:05 – Benefit of double close: see buyer funds in escrow
13:35 – Bridge loans: fast cash for real estate investors
15:10 – Mind the gap: funding gaps & shifting focus
16:25 – Gaps = passive investor opportunities
17:30 – Canceling contracts like a pro
19:40 – What is a mutual release & why it matters
20:25 – AI to review contracts: save time & stress
22:25 – Automate your CRM: boost productivity
24:00 – Don’t get burned by the BRRRR strategy
25:05 – Teaser: The Seven Series is coming.

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𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, joins us to reveal how self-storage has become one of the most scalable and recession-resistant real estate strategies — without the stress of traditional rentals.

With over $100M+ in self-storage assets under management and a proven track record of value-add investing, Joe shares the inside playbook for operating lean, growing fast, and winning in local markets.

𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:

"Accountability breeds action — and action breeds success”.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:

"The Road Less Stupid: Keith J. Cunningham.”

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

00:40 – Stress-free wealth-building via self-storage

04:40 – Joe’s niche acquisition strategy that works

09:15 – Recession-proof or overhyped? Real talk

19:30 – Manage your empire from your phone

21:40 – Facebook Marketplace = hidden goldmine

29:15 – Hard-won lessons from bar ownership

32:22 – Top book picks & Joe’s growth mindset

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬:

linkedin.com/in/joe-downs-7990851

belroseam.com

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/feed

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mfinvestorgeorgeroberts

Website - www.horizonmultifamily.com

#Real estate #Syndication #multifamily #passive income