In Episode 32 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Raphael Collazo — President & Co-Founder of Summit Commercial Group, author, podcast host, and thought leader in commercial real estate.

This dynamic episode blends market insights, digital strategy, and brokerage best practices with actionable lessons for CRE professionals.

Episode Highlights:

• Louisville Market Spotlight: Why this secondary market is heating up and attracting investors.

• Digital Marketing & Social Media: How to leverage content to grow your brokerage brand and win clients.

• Standing Out in Brokerage: Strategies to differentiate yourself in today’s competitive environment.

• Top 5 Lessons from Buyers & Sellers: Actionable insights you can apply to your business immediately.

• Quick Takes & Success Stories: Raphael shares his biggest lessons and advice for brokers and investors at every stage.

If you’re looking to sharpen your edge as a CRE broker, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with tactics, strategy, and inspiration to level up your business.

In Episode 31 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman welcomes Venkat Avasarala, Managing Principal of Stryker Properties, a Dallas-based real estate investment and development firm specializing in Class A multifamily across high-growth Sun Belt markets.

Venkat’s journey is a masterclass in scaling: from a career in tech with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, to owning 20 rentals, to building a powerhouse portfolio of 3,600+ acquired units and 2,700+ developed units.

Episode Highlights:

• Career Pivot: How Venkat transitioned from tech into real estate and scaled from rentals to large multifamily developments.

• Scaling Strategy: The lessons and pivots along the way that allowed him to thrive as markets and the economy shifted.

• Sun Belt Boom: Why high-growth Sun Belt markets remain at the forefront of multifamily investment.

• Real Estate Cycles: How Venkat navigates shifting economic conditions to position his projects for long-term success.

• Future Outlook: What’s next for Stryker Properties and where Venkat sees opportunity.

• Quick Takes with Venkat: Favorite real estate book, best piece of advice that shaped his career, and the CRE trends every investor should be watching.

This episode is packed with scaling insights, market strategy, and leadership lessons, making it a must-listen for investors, operators, and anyone serious about multifamily growth.

In Episode 30 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Nick Morales spotlight a unique historic redevelopment opportunity in downtown Hutchinson, KS: The Hoke Hotel. With its rich history and modern vision, this project offers multiple pathways for investors and developers.

Deal Highlights – The Hoke Hotel

• Address: 25 E. 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS

• Size: 16,500 SF, originally built in 1910

• Project: Redevelopment into a 23-suite boutique hotel with two retail or restaurant spaces on the main floor

• Status: City-approved; construction currently ~30% complete

• Financial Advantage: Over $2M in qualified rehab expenses + up to 45% in transferable federal & state historic tax credits

• Location Context: Situated in the heart of downtown Hutchinson, part of a broader renaissance attracting residents, tourists, and businesses

• Flexibility: Potential uses include boutique hotel, mixed-use loft conversion, short-term rentals + coworking space

• Additional Incentive: Located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone, offering tax benefits to investors

Market Insights Discussed:

• Hutchinson’s downtown revitalization and growing tourism appeal

• Strong population base supporting retail and hospitality demand

• Broader CRE investment strategies for historic and mixed-use redevelopment

This episode is ideal for investors, developers, and hospitality operators looking to combine historic preservation with modern CRE opportunities.