Bridge to Perm vs Permanent Debt on Vacant Multifamily
If you’re deciding between financing options for a vacant deal, the bridge vs permanent debt strategy can determine whether your investment succeeds or struggles. Choosing between these two approaches is not just about rates—it directly impacts cash flow, risk, and execution. I recently tested this on a 7-unit multifamily deal in Long Beach, California, using […]
How to Write AI-Ready Acquisition Criteria for Multifamily Deals
Most AI underwriting attempts fail before they even start. The prompts are vague, assumptions are scattered, and key inputs often live in someone’s head. As a result, even an AI underwriting criteria document is often missing or incomplete, causing tools to generate generic outputs that do not reflect how deals are actually evaluated. This is […]
AI-Powered Due Diligence Checklists for CRE Acquisitions
Most due diligence checklists in CRE start as a generic template. You remove what doesn’t apply, add what does, and hope nothing gets missed. However, an AI due diligence checklist workflow changes this completely by generating a checklist tailored to the actual deal. Instead of editing old templates, you start with a deal-specific checklist built […]
How to Use AI to Audit a GP’s Underwriting Model
If you’re an LP evaluating a GP’s deal model, you probably know the drill. You get a clean spreadsheet, a polished pitch deck, and a limited time to respond. However, this AI deal model review workflow gives you a faster and more reliable way to analyze everything before the call. Instead of relying on trust […]
I Used Gemini AI to Create a Subdivision Site Plan in 5 Minutes
I had an aerial photo of 40 acres of vacant land in Victorville, California. I uploaded it to Gemini and asked for a residential subdivision site plan. Within minutes, I had a full concept. This AI site planning workflow produced lot layouts, access points, drainage features, and even a community center. Then, I pushed it […]
How to Create AI-Generated CRE Investor Decks: Complete Guide (2026)
AI CRE investor decks are quickly becoming a practical tool for commercial real estate teams that want to create investor presentations faster. I run the AI for CRE Collective (600+ members testing AI tools on real CRE workflows), and I’ve spent the past several weeks testing every major AI tool specifically on investor deck creation. […]