About the workshop

A three-hour interactive workshop for owners, operators, and developers exploring how to use AI in the real estate sector.

Over one 180-minute live session, you’ll get a clear, no-jargon explanation of how AI actually works, followed by a deep dive into real-world use cases across operations, development, and acquisitions.

We’ll examine case studies from companies like Camden, Invitation Homes, and Lennar, then focus on implementation: where to start, how to prep your data, and how to evaluate vendors. You’ll leave with a practical framework for applying AI in your business, plus tools to avoid the hype and focus on what matters.

Brad Hargreaves
Hosted by
Brad Hargreaves
Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Thesis Driven

Over the past decade he has co-founded General Assembly, a pioneer in education and career transformation specializing in today’s most on-demand skills, as well as Common, a multifamily operating company focused on innovative housing typologies like coliving.

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2,000+
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You’ll learn how to

Understand how AI actually works

Break down what modern AI is (and isn’t), including models vs. applications, agentic AI, and frameworks like HITL HOTL HOOTL

Explore real estate-specific use cases

See how AI is being applied to leasing, marketing, underwriting, site selection, construction monitoring, and more

Learn from real case studies

Camden’s use of EliseAI, Invitation Homes' collections and delinquency models, and Lennar’s AI-driven development workflow

Evaluate where AI fits in your org

Spot high-impact opportunities, assess data quality, and prioritize use cases that deliver ROI

Prep your team and systems for implementation

Understand what makes data “AI-ready,” how to choose vendors, and how to structure internal workflows for success

Stay ahead of what’s coming

Look beyond the buzzwords, explore what’s next in computer vision, NERFs, and the falling cost of custom software

What the workshop covers

What Is AI and How Does It Work?

  • Evolution of AI and key model types
  • What separates AI from automation and workflow tools
  • Frameworks: agentic AI, HITL HOTL HOOTL
  • Capabilities, and current limitations

AI in Operations

  • Leasing automation (e.g. EliseAI), document abstraction
  • Fraud detection, delinquency management, renewal likelihood
  • Case Studies: Camden, Invitation Homes

AI in Development & Acquisitions

  • Site selection, feasibility analysis, test fits
  • Underwriting, construction takeoffs, interior design
  • Code compliance and construction monitoring
  • Case Study: Lennar

How to Implement AI in Your Org

  • Evaluating which functions AI can enhance
  • Assessing data quality and AI readiness
  • Choosing platforms vs. point solutions
  • Build vs. buy, vendor selection, and risk management
  • Change management and team enablement

What’s Next for AI in Real Estate

  • Computer vision and generative design
  • Software cost collapse and automated coding
  • Evolving roles and internal capability shifts

Hear from our alumni

★★★★★

"Brad and Paul opened my eyes to how real estate deals get put together, where incentives lie, and how we might create business cases for proptech and climate tech. Great stuff!"

Christopher N.
Audette
★★★★★

"A perfect introduction to the most important real estate concepts, distilled down in the perfect way to absorb and retain. Paul and Brad clearly thought a lot about how to actually educate, not just data-dump the group."

Sam P.
Industrious
★★★★★

"Excellent course that guides you through a fictional case study with detailed explanation of every single step for all personas at every stage of a real estate deal. I highly recommend enrolling."

Darshana J.
RXR
★★★★★

"Huge thank you for an amazing five weeks. The 'Selling into Real Estate Owners' course content is a goldmine for anyone building or selling in PropTech, and the weekly cohort discussions are a rare chance to learn directly from peers."

Suhani J.
Deal Meridian
★★★★★

"A collection of engaging and collaborative sessions on how to launch and structure a venture into real estate. Paul and Brad put on a great class with an even better collection of participants."

Mac T.
MBA Student, Carnegie Mellon

Format & access

One live session

180 minutes, with a break at the 90 minute mark

Post-workshop access

Circle community with recordings, vendor lists, and implementation resources

A recording for everyone

Recordings are sent to all registered attendees, whether or not you attend live.

Slides & materials

Participants receive the workshop slides, case studies, and implementation tools.

Frequently asked questions

Will students receive a copy of the materials?

Yes, all participants will receive workshop slides, case studies, and implementation tools.

I can't make this time, will a recording be available?

Yes. Recordings will be sent to all registered attendees, whether or not you attend live.

Do I need a technical background to attend?

Not at all. This course is built for business leaders, not engineers.

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