The Kansas City Market Pulse Ep. 9: Profit from the 18.6-Year Real Estate Cycle with Akhil Patel

In Episode 9 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Akhil Patel, Director at Property Sharemarket Economics and author of The Secret Wealth Advantage, to dive deep into the hidden powers of the 18.6‑year real estate cycle.Episode Highlights:Economic Cycles Unveiled: Learn how the long-running 18.6-year real estate and economic cycle can guide smarter investment and CRE decisions.The Secret Wealth Advantage: Discover key takeaways from Akhil’s bestselling guide and how to use cycle phases to buy low, preserve wealth, and maximize growth. Opportunity in Timing: Akhil explains how economies move in predictable patterns over 14 years of growth and 4 years of downturn — and why knowing where we are in that cycle matters. Cycle Signals Today: Is the market nearing the speculative “Winner’s Curse” phase before the downturn? Are we set up for buying opportunities ahead? Actionable Insights for KC CRE: Walk away with both mindset and market-level strategies to align yourself with cyclical shifts, wherever you are in your CRE journey.This episode arms brokers, investors, and strategists with foresight — teaching how to “remember the future” by leaning into economic rhythm, not ignoring it.