Adaptive Reuse Project - 706 E Broadway

An episode of the Commercial Real Estate 101 Podcast podcast, hosted by Raphael Collazo, titled "Adaptive Reuse Project - 706 E Broadway" was published on February 12, 2026 and runs 46 minutes.

February 12, 2026 ·46m · Commercial Real Estate 101 Podcast

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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.

Episode Description

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.

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