In this episode of CRE 101, we take you inside an adaptive reuse project we’re actively pursuing at 706 E Broadway in Louisville. My business partner, Fred Newman, and I break down how the deal came together, from sourcing the opportunity and working through due diligence, to structuring the financing and lining up a tenant for half of the first floor. With plans to begin construction soon, this episode offers a real-world look at what it takes to move a development from concept to execution.We walk through the challenges, the decision-making process, and the strategies behind repositioning an existing building into a productive, income-generating asset, without the fluff and without the theory.🎙 Topics covered in this episode:• How we found and evaluated the 706 E Broadway opportunity• The due diligence process and key risks we underwrote• How the financing was structured• How we secured a tenant for ½ of the first floor• What’s next as we move into the construction phaseIf you’re a commercial real estate investor, broker, or developer, or just want a transparent look at how deals actually get done, this episode is packed with practical, real-world insight.🔗 Connect with Raphael Collazo • Website: https://raphaelcollazo.com/ — Explore his commercial real estate services, listings, podcast content, and CRE resources. • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo — Follow Raphael for market insights, deal discussions, and industry commentary.

In this episode of CRE 101, Raphael Collazo and his friend, local real estate developer and podcast co-host Kristi Kandel, dive into the commercial real estate development projects they’re actively pursuing, from Louisville’s evolving retail landscape to Kristi’s large-scale development work in Florida.

It was an engaging and inspiring conversation between two passionate builders who believe in creating value, empowering local communities, and demystifying development. You won’t want to miss this!

🔗 Connect with Raphael Collazo

• Website: https://raphaelcollazo.com/

Explore his commercial real estate services, listings, podcast content, and CRE resources.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo

Follow Raphael for market insights, deal discussions, and industry commentary.

🔗 Connect with Kristi Kandel

• Website: https://kristikandel.com/

Learn more about Kristi’s development work, consulting, and the systems she uses to streamline complex projects.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-kandel-4b650a12

Follow Kristi for development strategies, community-building insights, and CRE education.

🎙 Topics covered in this episode:

• Several development projects Raphael is working on

• Kristi’s vision and flagship project, Elevate, in Florida

• How local development can reshape communities

• Practical insights for CRE investors, brokers, and developers

• Business goals for 2026 and beyond

If you’re in commercial real estate, real estate investing, or just curious about how development works in the real world, this episode is packed with value.

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Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Growing LinkedIn Reach For CRE Success with Gabe Einhorn.

If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group!

In this meeting, Gabe Einhorn, Co-Founder and CEO @ VryfID, talked about his background and how he got started in business.

Along with that, he shared insights about how he's been able to grow his LinkedIn reach to generate business opportunities in the CRE industry.

After the talk, we opened up the floor for Q&A. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about his story.

▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Gabe, click the following links:

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▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Retail Real Estate in 2026 & Beyond with Kevin Moss.If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In this meeting, Kevin Moss, Senior Vice President - CBRE Retail Services, talked about his background and how he got started in business.Along with that, he shared insights how retail real estate will evolve in 2026 and beyond.After the talk, we opened up the floor for Q&A. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about his story.▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Kevin, click the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmoss24/▶ Twitter: https://x.com/KevinMoss216▶ Email: [email protected] you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell 🔔, 👍like, comment, and share. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #retail #luxuryrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #CRELessons #CRE #brokerage

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding the How to Win in CRE Brokerage (2026 & Beyond) with Allen Buchanan.If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In this meeting, Allen Buchanan, Principal at Lee & Associates, talked about his background and how he got started in business.Along with that, he shared the lessons he's learned over his 40+ year CRE brokerage career and explained how you can leverage these insights to win in 2026 and beyond.After the talk, we opened up the floor for Q&A. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about his story.▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Stephen, click the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenbuchanan/▶ Book: https://www.amazon.com/SEQUENCE-Personal-Framework-Commercial-Brokerage/dp/B0FJHT38VM▶ Email: [email protected] you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell 🔔, 👍like, comment, and share. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #retail #luxuryrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #CRELessons #CRE #brokerage

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with a Brokerage Update - Summit Commercial Group with Will Bockoven.If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In this meeting, Will Bockoven and Raphael Collazo share updates regarding their brokerage, Summit Commercial Group. If you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell 🔔, 👍like, comment, and share. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #retail #luxuryrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #CRELessons #CRE #brokerage

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with Understanding the Big Beautiful Bill for Commercial Real Estate with Stephen Lukinovich.If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In this meeting, Stephen Lukinovich, Tax Partner at Cherry Bekaert, talked about his background and how he got started in business.Along with that, he shared insights on the new/updated provisions of the big beautiful bill and how it will impact the CRE industry.After the talk, we opened up the floor for Q&A. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about his story.▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Stephen, click the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-lukinovich/▶ Website: https://www.cbh.com/professional/stephen-lukinovich/▶ Email: [email protected] you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell 🔔, 👍like, comment, and share. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #retail #luxuryrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #CRELessons #CRE #brokerage

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How to Assess Machinery & Factory Equipment with Mark Coxon.If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In this meeting, Managing Partner at the Machine Tool Emporium, talked about his background and how he got started in business.Along with that, he shared insights on the factory equipment and machinery business, including how he helps clients value and sell their equipment.After the talk, we opened up the floor for Q&A. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about his story.▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Mark, click the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-coxon-7220851a/▶ Website: machinetoolemporium.com▶ Email: [email protected] you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell 🔔, 👍like, comment, and share. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #retail #luxuryrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #CRELessons #CRE #brokerage

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How to Become an All-Star Commercial Real Estate Broker with Logan Freeman.If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In this meeting, Logan Freeman, Managing Broker of Midwest CRE Advisors, talked about his background and how he got started in the business.Along with that, Logan shared insights about how to become a top-performing commercial real estate broker in your local/regional market.After the talk, we opened up the floor for Q&A. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about his story.▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Logan, click the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeinvestments/▶ Website: https://www.mwcreadvisors.com/▶ Mastermind: ▶ Email: [email protected] you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell 🔔, 👍like, comment, and share. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #retail #luxuryrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #CRELessons #CRE #brokerage

▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael is here to help you with How To Become a Local Real Estate Developer with Kristi Kandel.If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In this meeting, Kristi Kandel, Founder of Local Real Estate Developers, talked about his background and how she got started in the business.Along with that, he shared insights about how aspiring developers can take on their first CRE development project.After the talk, we opened up the floor for Q&A. So, watch the full video until the end to learn about his story.▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Kristi, click the following links: ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-kandel-4b650a12/▶ Website: https://kristikandel.com/about/▶ Email: [email protected] you like the video, please SUBSCRIBE and don't forget to press the bell 🔔, 👍like, comment, and share. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #retail #luxuryrealestate #realestate #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #CRELessons #CRE #brokerage