Logan Freeman & Building Smarter CRE Deals with AI, Grit, and Kansas City Vision
Podcast
The Crexi Team
June 11, 2025
Former NFL athlete turned CRE expert Logan Freeman of Midwest Commercial Real Estate Advisors shares how discipline, AI, and data-driven strategies fuel his success in brokerage, development, and market timing.
The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.
In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, host Ashley Kobovitchh sits down as Logan, a seasoned commercial real estate expert, discusses his extensive career managing over $350 million in transactions and how he integrates AI into real estate. Logan shares personal stories from his past as a collegiate football athlete and NFL player, transitioning into real estate after overcoming challenges. He provides insights on market trends, investment principles, and the value of mental and physical optimization. Learn about the 18.6-year real estate cycle, the importance of team structure, and Logan's passion for the Kansas City market.
- Introduction to The Crexi Podcast
- Meet Logan Freeman: CRE Expert and Thought Leader
- Logan's Journey from Football to Real Estate
- Lessons from Sports to Real Estate
- The Importance of Mental and Physical Health
- Building a Strong Team and Leadership Philosophy
- Tools and Platforms for Business Success
- Defining Success Beyond Financials
- Understanding the 18.6 Year Real Estate Cycle
- Tallest Buildings and Mega Yachts
- Understanding the Contraction Period
- Real Estate Cycle and Investment Decisions
- Market Metrics and Evaluation
- Kansas City Real Estate Insights
- Public-Private Partnerships in Development
- Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
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About Logan Freeman:
Logan Freeman is a seasoned commercial real estate expert with over seven years of experience, having executed more than $350 million in transactions across land development, multifamily, retail, and industrial assets. Known as a LinkedIn Top Voice with over 30,000 followers, Logan is a thought leader at the forefront of integrating AI into commercial real estate.
He leverages a proprietary data set and insights from the 18.6-year real estate cycle to help clients "remember the future" and stay ahead of market trends. Logan is passionate about creating value, driving innovation, and shaping the future of commercial real estate.
Prior to his entrepreneurial activities, Logan was an All-American collegiate football athlete at the University of Central Missouri, where he graduated from in 2013. After his final season in college he was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders.
About Crexi’s Commercial Real Estate Podcast:
Crexi’s commercial real estate podcast features conversations across all aspects of commercial real estate with industry leading investors, developers, brokers, and professionals. Among the top 5% of commercial real estate podcasts, The Crexi Podcast sits down with industry experts to investigate trends, educate listeners, and uncover the latest happenings and news in the world of commercial real estate. To listen to all episodes for free, check out The Crexi Podcast's full library here.
Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has facilitated over $1 trillion in transactions, 8.6 billion square feet leased, and supports a growing community of more than 2 million monthly active users.
