Episode #43 of The Kansas City Market Pulse is here — and it’s a big one. Host Logan Freeman sits down with Brett Johnson, a 25-year real estate development veteran and the CEO/President behind FlexCaves, the new “ready-flex” category taking commercial real estate by storm.

With more than 70 ground-up developments and over $800 million in completed projects across the Midwest and Texas, Brett has seen every angle of the development world — entitlements, rezonings, NIMBY challenges, tax-credit structures, workforce housing, mixed-use, and large-scale multifamily. After selling OPG to a REIT pre-COVID and successfully exiting multiple businesses, Brett noticed a massive gap in the market: no one was serving the small-bay flex user in a modern, scalable way.

That insight sparked FlexCaves, a hybrid concept blending workspace, storage, retail, and lifestyle design — creating a fresh, national-scale category Brett calls “ready-flex.”

In this episode, Brett and Logan dive deep into:
• How FlexCaves was born (yes, it started with selling his own mancave garage)
• Why small-bay flex is one of the most overlooked opportunities in CRE
• What Brett learned from decades of development, entitlements, and affordable housing work
• How ARCO and a world-class team are building the FlexCaves platform
• What makes ready-flex the next scalable niche in the industrial/flex market
• Why this space is still dominated by mom-and-pop operators — and why that’s about to change
• How seasoned developers identify market gaps before the rest of the industry
• What CRE operators, investors, and developers need to know about this category in 2025

Whether you’re a developer, broker, LP, small business owner, or investor looking for the next high-demand asset class, this episode is full of insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

Subscribe, follow, and share Episode #43 if you see the future of CRE shifting — because ready-flex might just be the next national-scale platform.

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In Episode 42 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Mitch Case from Midwest CRE Advisors take viewers behind the numbers of Kansas City’s newest Class A multifamily investment opportunity — 5711 NE 80th Terrace.

Built in 2020 and located in one of the Northland’s fastest-growing corridors, this 18-unit, turnkey property exemplifies what makes the Kansas City multifamily market so compelling right now: modern design, strong rent growth, and real operational upside.

Logan and Mitch break down:
🏢 The property’s fundamentals — modern finishes, high occupancy, and value-add potential
📈 Market trends driving KC’s 3.1 % annual rent growth and tightening supply
💰 How below-market rents and efficient management can drive NOI expansion
📊 The real numbers behind this deal — stability today, scalability tomorrow
📍 Why the Northland continues to outperform and attract serious investor attention

If you want to understand what makes a multifamily deal tick — from location drivers to financial metrics — this episode is a masterclass in investment analysis.

🎧 Watch the full breakdown live on LinkedIn or stream it anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.

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In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Andy Janssen, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), retired Air Force pilot, and Bronze Star recipient, to talk about building wealth with strategy, discipline, and purpose.

Andy brings his Financial Flight Plan™ methodology to the table — a framework inspired by military strategic planning that helps families and professionals navigate the complex journey toward financial independence.

Together, Logan and Andy unpack topics including:

• How military structure translates into smarter investing and financial planning

• The role of real estate and alternative assets in building a diversified portfolio

• Tax efficiency and wealth protection strategies

• How to align your financial plan with your life mission and legacy

Whether you’re a CRE investor, entrepreneur, or professional planning your next move, this episode will help you think differently about money, mission, and mindset.

🎧 Tune in on LinkedIn Live, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to elevate your approach to wealth-building!

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