Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated Nov 2024)
Prior to launching the Accelerator program, Michael and I fielded email after email requesting a more structured real estate financial modeling training program on the site.
Over the years, we've covered hundreds of real estate modeling…
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,…
Single Tenant Net Lease Valuation Model – 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,…
What are Custom GPTs? Plus a few examples we’ve built. (Updated May 2024)
In the fast-moving world of generative AI (gen AI), staying up to date on the latest advancements in AI is crucial for professionals in every field, but especially in commercial real estate. At A.CRE, we're committed to sharing what we view…
Watch Me Build – Modeling a Rent Schedule in Both Excel and Using AI (Updated May 2024)
In this Watch Me Build video I show you how to build a custom rent schedule module for long-term leases. The foundation of the module is a simple INDEX/MATCH combination that takes a rent schedule and models the rent cash flows across the entire…
Advanced Mortgage Amortization Schedule – 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. One such CRE-specific GPT that we recently built…
Watch Me Build – Industrial Offering Memorandum Analyzer Custom GPT
In this Watch Me Build session, I'll walk you through constructing a custom GPT that near-instantly sifts through Industrial Offering Memorandums to pinpoint whether an investment aligns with your criteria. At the heart of this build is a tailored…
5 Steps for Building a Winning CRE AI Strategy in 2024 and Beyond
The conversation around AI and AI strategy is heating up in almost every major industry, including commercial real estate. In healthcare, innovative providers are learning to leverage AI to provide more personalized care options for their patients.…
How to Talk to an AI Large Language Model – As Written by AI
Spencer here. So, every morning one of the first things I read is a summary of AI news. Artificial intelligence, and generative AI in particular, is moving at a breakneck speed. Seemingly every day, a big advancement or announcement in AI comes…
We Trained This AI Tool to Write Cover Letters
As we enter a new year, it’s an ideal moment for CRE professionals to recalibrate and prepare for the challenges ahead - for some of you that means applying for new jobs. First impressions matter a lot in the job search, and for most job applications…
Set Your New Year’s Resolutions Using Our Custom GPT
As we approach the end of the year, it's a time many of us pause to reflect and plan for the future. In my own career, I've always found the transition into a new year to be a prime opportunity for setting ambitious yet achievable goals. This…
Exploring Optionality in Commercial Real Estate (Written by AI)
The term "optionality" may evoke thoughts of financial derivatives, stock options, or complex trading strategies. However, in the context of commercial real estate, optionality is a far more nuanced and potent concept. Simply put, optionality…