Luxury Commercial Real Estate in 2026: Aspen, Miami, Caribbean Deals

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, Aviva Sonenreich sits down with Kayla Mahoney, broker at Engel & Völkers, to talk about where the real opportunities are hiding in 2026—especially in luxury commercial real estate and hospitality real estate.If you’re a broker, investor, or operator looking for unconventional deal flow in 2026—especially across Aspen, Miami, and the Caribbean—this episode is your playbook for finding the quiet path.Key Topics Discussed:Untapped markets in 2026: Caribbean hotels, luxury submarkets, and emerging pocketsThe rise of wellness real estate and experience-driven hospitalityReferral systems: residential agents as the gateway to commercial portfoliosBoutique brokerage vs. institutional brokerage: flexibility, creativity, and portfolio-wide executionCreative marketing that converts: authenticity, short-form content, and “make it zesty” strategyWhy data is expensive (CoStar/LoopNet/Crexi) and how advisors win by sharing, not gatekeepingAlternative capital paths: bridge financing, construction financing, equipment leasingLooking for the right team to represent you in Denver commercial real estate?👉 Start here: https://warehousehotline.com/We help investors, owners, and tenants structure better deals—and close them.About the Guest: Kayla MahoneyKayla Mahoney is a broker at Engel & Völkers with a focus on luxury commercial real estate and hospitality investments. With experience in underwriting and deal analysis (including CCIM-based training), Kayla specializes in identifying under-served markets, building referral networks, and pursuing high-upside opportunities—particularly across Denver, Miami, and Caribbean hotel markets.About the Host: Aviva SonenreichAviva Sonenreich is the host of Commercial Real Estate Secrets and Managing Broker of Warehouse Hotline, a Denver-based commercial real estate brokerage specializing in industrial properties across Colorado. She’s known for translating complex commercial real estate and deal strategy into practical, real-world insight for investors, brokers, and business owners.Save this episode if you want a repeatable strategy for finding deal flow in 2026—without competing in the most crowded lanes.