296. How Commercial Real Estate and AI Collide with Brad Andrus

About this episode

Brad Andrus discusses his journey in commercial real estate and the integration of AI in business operations.

Texas-based entrepreneur Brad Andrus joins the Real Estate Investing School podcast to unpack his journey from commercial banking to building multiple successful companies across brokerage, development, property management, self-storage, and even AI-powered business services. Brad shares the fascinating story behind his latest project — the revival of Denton's historic Fine Arts Theater — a massive, community-driven redevelopment blending creativity, commerce, and legacy-minded leadership. From navigating historic tax credits to structuring a $10M project that intentionally prioritizes community value over pure profit, Brad reveals what it really takes to bring a forgotten landmark back to life. Brad also opens up about the evolution of his investing career, transitioning from single-family rentals into cash-flowing commercial assets, and how he now leverages AI to streamline decision-making and operations across multiple businesses. He shares the lessons that shaped him — including big mistakes, mindset shifts, and the operational discipline required to scale sustainably. If you're interested in commercial real estate, creative deal structuring, or embracing technology to gain…

People in this episode

Host: Real Estate Investing School

Guest: Brad Andrus

Topics covered

• commercial real estate
• AI in business
• community redevelopment
• investment strategies
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• commercial banking
• property management
• self-storage
• historic tax credits
• cash-flowing assets
• decision-making
• community value

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fine Arts Theater

Places: Texas, Denton

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