How I Use AI to Underwrite Real Estate Deals Fast (Even with a 9–5 Job)

From Stay Ready Real Estate Podcast by Emeka Ogbonna

January 30, 2026 · 7 min · Season 1 · Episode 105

About this episode

Emeka discusses how he utilizes AI tools to enhance his real estate underwriting efficiency while managing a full-time job.

In this episode, Emeka shares how he’s using AI tools like Notebook LM and Gemini to streamline his real estate underwriting process. As a full-time W2 employee and active investor, he relies on AI to handle time-consuming tasks like expense tracking and renovation cost analysis. He walks through real-world examples from recent flips and explains how these tools help him stay efficient and competitive in today’s market. From calculating cost per square foot to checking for property liens on the fly, AI has become a game-changer in his workflow. Emeka emphasizes that any investor not using tools like Notebook LM is missing a major advantage. Connect with Emeka Ogbonna: Donate to cure Type 1 Diabetes: https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10178&s_participantTrID=10178&pg=personal&px=13772239 Website: Gobonnaequity.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreadyrealestate/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIeAZ-rMMFqhE44gu23a0Tqo7a5xqemQD&si=81iIqKvKfCl05ktM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7C5pv7sUSF0qEcotOmdElm X: https://twitter.com/EmekarOgbonna

People in this episode

Host: Emeka Ogbonna

Topics covered

AI in real estate
underwriting process
real estate investing
efficiency tools
cost analysis

Keywords

AI tools
real estate underwriting
expense tracking
renovation cost analysis
property liens

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Type 1 Diabetes, Gobonnaequity.com, Spotify, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter

Products: Notebook LM, Gemini