
Create Your First Excel Macro with AI
Most people in commercial real estate still think Excel macros are for “the IT guy down the hall.”
You underwrite, you manage rent rolls, you crank out lender packages in Excel all day… but the moment someone says “VBA,” you are…

The Multiplier Framework Workshop #2: Double Underwriting Speed with AI
On a recent live follow-up workshop, we took the Multiplier Framework out of “high level theory” and applied it to the most requested target in commercial real estate:
Underwriting, the number one task CRE professionals said they want…

AI Network Analysis: Analyze 2,000+ names in one afternoon
This week, I needed to find speakers for an upcoming real estate conference. To do it, I used AI Network Analysis to scan 2,000+ connections on LinkedIn across 15+ panels on topics like Data Centers, Affordable Housing, Office Conversions, and…

Double Your Output with AI in 2026 Workshop: The Multiplier Framework for CRE (Updated Jan 2026)
On January 15, over 700 commercial real estate professionals joined me live (nearly 1,400 registered) to learn a simple idea:
Any CRE professional, regardless of technical skill or AI knowledge, can multiply their output.
Not by working…

Applying Elon Musk’s Five Automation Principles to The Multiplier Framework
AI is finally good enough that you can now leverage it to realistically multiply your output in CRE.
The AI Multiplier Framework is our method for doing just that. It gives you a structured way to find, rank, and execute automation opportunities…

AI Is Closing the Gap on Complex Work Faster Than You Think
If you work in acquisitions, asset management, brokerage, development, portfolio management, or valuation, you probably feel the tension already.
On one hand, today’s AI tools for real estate can draft emails, summarize leases, and pull…

How I Built a Real Estate DCF Web App with AI in Five Minutes (Updated Nov 2025)
Over the past year, we've been experimenting heavily with (and successfully using) AI coding tools to push the boundaries of what's possible in commercial real estate. We've used v0 to quickly scope frontend designs, and we've spun up various…

ChatGPT Projects vs Custom GPTs (Updated Nov 2025)
At A.CRE, we’re always on the lookout for tools that can streamline our workflow and make our jobs a little easier. As the AI space evolves, OpenAI has rolled out two features that we’ve been putting to work in our day-to-day operations:…

The AI.Edge – Become an AI Leader in CRE (Updated Oct 2025)
It’s been the go-to line ever since ChatGPT exploded onto the scene in 2022 and AI became a talking point in every office:
"AI won’t take your job, but someone using AI will."
I’ve said that - or some variation of that - myself in dozens…

Real Estate Headline Sentiment Index – Help Shape It, Get Early Access
Want a better way to track what’s happening in CRE markets—before traditional metrics catch up?
We’re partnering with Marquette University to build a powerful new AI-powered metric called the Real Estate Headline Sentiment Index (REHSI)…

A.CRE Offering Memorandum Creator Assistant
At A.CRE, we are passionate about innovation and using artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate financial modeling. Our commitment is to offer advanced AI tools and knowledge to our readers and members of the A.CRE Real Estate Financial Modeling…

Real Estate Case Studies Creator Assistant – Custom GPT by A.CRE (Updated Oct 2024)
If you've spent any time following us here at A.CRE you know that AI applications in real estate financial modeling is a topic we are fascinated (and excited) about! As a consequence, we're underway with several initiatives to explore AI in…

Introducing the A.CRE AI Assistant Custom GPT (Updated Oct 2024)
Since Michael and Spencer started A.CRE in grad school over 10 years ago, we've been fielding and responding to questions from our readers. With every question, our mission is to provide an answer that adds unique value to our reader.
As…
STNL Sales Comp Analysis Tool – Custom GPT by A.CRE
At A.CRE, we've built dozens of custom GPTs for internal and external purposes. Some of the GPTs have general application, while others are custom GPTs specifically for commercial real estate. And among those custom GPTs specifically for CRE,…

Using Generative AI to Outperform Humans at Financial Statement Analysis
Researchers at the University of Chicago recently released the results of an important study that evaluated GPT-4's financial analysis capabilities by predicting future earnings from financial statements. By using Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning,…
