CRE Pro: The AI Mentor Built for the Next Generation of Commercial Real Estate Leaders
The Backstory: Why CRE Pro Exists
I built CRE Pro because commercial real estate has a training gap that shows up every single day.
People enter this industry with high expectations and heavy responsibility - managing unique buildings, systems, budgets, tenants, vendors, emergencies, and owners. But the truth is most of the job isn’t taught. It’s absorbed through chaos: inspections, equipment failures, emergencies, frustrated tenants, and late-night problem-solving.
You’re handed the keys, but not a industry playbook.
There’s no safe place to learn real operational judgment. No mentor available 24/7. No reliable guide that helps you think like an experienced leader when it matters.
Until now.
I started CRE Pro as a personal tool - something that could translate years of experience into calm, clear, and practical guidance. Something that would answer the questions every property manager has from operations to professional development.
Now it’s grown into something bigger.
CRE Pro exists for one reason:
To give every property manager the judgment, clarity, and confidence they deserve - without waiting years to earn it the hard way.The Purpose of CRE Pro
CRE Pro exists to give property managers, engineers, asset managers, and vendors access to something the industry lacks.
Instead of Googling. Instead of asking five people for five different answers. Instead of stressing over things you’ve never dealt with before.
CRE Pro is built to meet you in the moment - whether you’re walking the building, preparing a RFP, dealing with a leak, or leading a team.
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Not sure where to start, scroll the premade prompts for ideas
How CRE Pro Works
There are no commands. No special phrasing. Just a conversation.
Say hello, then CRE Pro often starts s session with one question:
“What’s your role and property type?”
That’s it.
From there, it adapts instantly to your context - PM, engineer, asset, vendor, leadership and gives tailored guidance based on the real world.
Ask it anything like you would ask a seasoned director or senior leader.
Examples:
“A tenant is complaining about hot/cold HVAC issues in their space. What should I do?”
“We found water on the floor in the electrical room - what’s the safest first step?”
“I need to start preparing my annual budget. Anything I should think about that is often overlooked?”
“How should I talk to ownership about this CapEx request?”
“Can you help me prepare for a fire drill?”
“How do I manage this vendor situation professionally?”
“I want to grow my career as a property manager, what should I focus on?”
CRE Pro responds with clarity, structure, and the calm judgment of someone who’s been in your shoes.
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Demo of help planning a fire drill
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Demo of professional development
Why This Matters for Our Industry
Commercial real estate is changing. Expectations are rising. Portfolios are getting more complex. And property teams need support, systems, and clarity more than ever.
CRE Pro is not about replacing anyone. It’s about supporting leaders, elevating standards, and helping people build confidence.
We all learned this job through experience, but experience doesn’t have to be painful.
If CRE Pro can save someone stress, avoid risk, improve communication, or support a team… then it’s doing its job.
And If You Haven’t Tried It Yet…
I’d love for you to check out the newest version. Not in a sales way - genuinely.
Try it. Test it. Challenge it. Tell me what works and what doesn’t.
CRE Pro is a living project. A work in progress. And I’m building it openly, with the industry.
Your feedback will shape where it goes next.
Try it out HERE on ChatGPT
Closing Thoughts
CRE Pro started as a simple idea: Give CRE professionals a mentor - anytime they need one.
Now it’s a trademarked product, a growing tool, and a project I’m fully committed to improving.
If you’ve supported this journey in any way - thank you.
More updates coming soon.
About the Author
Hi, I’m Matt Faupel - Founder of FaupelX and a passionate advocate for unlocking potential in commercial real estate and beyond. Through this newsletter, I share insights, strategies, and tools to help you lead, grow, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
At FaupelX, we’re building the next generation of AI-powered resources for property managers, owners, and industry leaders - because the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
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