In this episode, Jason Williams and Frank Patalano explore how artificial intelligence is changing commercial real estate underwriting. They discuss where AI can dramatically improve efficiency, where it still falls short, and why experienced underwriters remain essential for making sound investment decisions. The conversation also introduces Ironclad Underwriting's AI-powered platform and explains how it combines automation with proven financial models.

Topics Covered

• AI as a tool for underwriting rather than a replacement
• The biggest risks of relying entirely on AI generated underwriting
• How AI can save hours by extracting data from OMs, rent rolls, and T12s
• Why calculations and investment assumptions should always be verified by experienced underwriters
• The strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI tools
• How AI can review Excel formulas, identify errors, and improve workflows
• Introducing the Ironclad Underwriting open beta platform
• Why human judgment remains the most valuable part of commercial real estate underwriting

Quotes

• "AI should be a tool to aid in underwriting. It's not going to replace underwriting or underwriters."
• "Use AI for the tedious work, not the thinking or the calculations."

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Resources & Links Mentioned

Ironclad Underwriting

https://ironcladunderwriting.com

Ironclad Underwriting Open Beta

https://ironcladunderwriting.com/beta-tester