The Kansas City Market Pulse - S2/E1 - Multifamily Distress in 2026: Where It’s Emerging, How to Qualify It & What’s Ahead with Reid Bennett

Season 2 of The Kansas City Market Pulse kicks off with a focused, data-driven conversation on one of the most important themes shaping commercial real estate today: multifamily distress.In this episode, host Logan Freeman sits down with Reid Bennett, National Council Chair of Multifamily Properties, to break down where distress is beginning to surface, how to properly qualify it, and what investors, owners, and brokers should be preparing for as we move deeper into 2026.This conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on real signals, not headlines.What true multifamily distress actually looks likeEarly warning signs owners and investors should be watchingHow debt structure, loan maturities, and operations intersectWhere distress is emerging first — and where it isn’tHow to properly qualify distressed opportunitiesWhat the multifamily landscape may look like through 2026Who is best positioned to navigate — and capitalize on — the next phase of the cycleWhether you’re a multifamily investor, owner, lender, or broker, this episode provides practical insight into navigating a market that is becoming increasingly selective, disciplined, and data-driven.🎙️ The Kansas City Market Pulse📍 Recorded live on LinkedIn🏢 Midwest CRE Advisors