Episode 46 of The Kansas City Market Pulse dives deep into one of the fastest-growing sectors in commercial real estate: data centers.

Host Logan Freeman sits down with Simon Enwia, CCIM, CEO & Managing Broker of SENW, to unpack the massive surge in demand for powered land, AI-driven development sites, and the infrastructure needed to support the digital economy.

In this episode, Simon breaks down:

• Why data centers are the next major CRE asset class

• How site selection works: power, water, zoning, fiber, and risk

• The rise of data center conversions in industrial and office

• The impact of AI on demand for hyperscale and edge facilities

• What brokers, developers, and investors must understand about this niche

• How municipalities are preparing for the data-heavy future

If you’ve been curious about how AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure are reshaping CRE, this conversation is a must-listen.

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On this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Gino Barbaro — multifamily investor, Certified Money Coach®, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Barbaro360 — to unpack what it really takes to scale a real estate portfolio to 1,800+ units and over $450 million in assets under management while staying grounded in values, family, and long-term legacy.

Gino shares his journey from restaurant owner to nationally recognized multifamily investor and educator, revealing the key systems, partnerships, and mindset shifts that allowed him to scale to 1,500 units in under five years. Along the way, he breaks down the real lessons behind rapid growth, the underwriting discipline required to scale responsibly, and the mistakes that ultimately made him a stronger investor.

This conversation goes far beyond real estate. Gino dives into his values-based decision-making framework, his 3 Pillars of Real Estate (Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right), and the 3-Step Framework for building a Happy Legacy — blending money, family alignment, and long-term wealth planning.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor, an aspiring operator, or someone focused on building wealth with purpose, this episode delivers both tactical multifamily strategy and powerful life insights.

• How to scale a multifamily portfolio to 1,800 units

• The systems behind rapid real estate growth

• Values-based investing & decision making

• The 3 Pillars of Real Estate

• Money mindset, family alignment & legacy planning

• Building generational wealth the right way

📘 Gino is the author of Happy Money Happy Family Happy Legacy and helps families nationwide create a healthier relationship with money through Barbaro360.

Episode #44 of The Kansas City Market Pulse brings a special Thanksgiving-week solo episode with Logan Freeman, delivering one of the most data-packed CRE market updates of the entire year.

Before the holiday weekend kicks off, Logan dives into the latest numbers across every major asset class — Multifamily, Industrial, Retail, Office, Land, and more. If you want an accurate, no-nonsense pulse on what’s happening in Kansas City commercial real estate right now, this episode is your one-stop shop.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Kansas City CRE trends heading into year-end

• Current rent growth, vacancy, absorption & construction data by asset type

• What’s actually moving in today’s market vs. what the headlines say

• Insider insights no other brokerage is publishing yet

• How investors should interpret the latest macro + local indicators

• Downloadable charts, graphs, and data decks for your own analysis

Logan breaks down complex trends into simple, actionable insights — backed by real numbers from the most current data sources. Whether you’re an investor, developer, lender, or CRE professional, this Pre-Feast episode will give you the clarity you need heading into the end of the year.

This is the episode you turn on on the way to grandma’s house, when you need an escape from the family chaos, or just want the real CRE update before the turkey hits the table. 🦃

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