Hey community!
In the episode of Tony’s podcast, Robert Wensley drops what might be the single most important message for anyone in real estate: AI isn’t coming, it’s already here. And if you’re not thinking about how to use it in your business right now, you may be out of business sooner than you think. That’s not hype. That’s a call to arms.
We're Not Talking 5-10 Years
According to Robert, entire industries are going to be wiped out in the next 12-24 months. AI is already replacing jobs we thought were safe: software engineers, data scientists, even teachers. Everything repetitive is on the chopping block.
That includes buying and selling houses.
"Right now we're starting with acquisitions, because it's easier to get structured call data to train the models." Robert shared.
The goal? Build AI acquisition agents that prequalify sellers, set appointments, and eventually close deals - faster and more accurately than human teams.
AI-Powered Dispo Is Already Winning
On the dispo side, Investorlift's deep learning models have already changed the game. After quietly testing the AI internally in late 2023, Robert rolled it out to top-performing teams in early 2024. The results were instant:
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Assignment fees went up by $3,000 on average in the first month
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Email-to-offer conversion dropped from 14,000 emails per offer to just 180
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Today, users are seeing a $6,000 average boost per deal
Why? Because AI is matching each deal to the specific buyers most likely to buy it, even in cases the user wouldn't have thought of. One buyer bought a 12-acre mountain property because the AI saw he'd clicked around that region before. Turned out, his parents lived nearby.
Land Deals? It Works There, Too
Even though the system wasn't built to handle land deals, wholesalers are seeing it work surprisingly well. One user blasted out a land deal and sold it after just 20 phone calls. Another deal went to a buyer who lived in a different state, but the AI picked up on their behavior and flagged them as a potential match.
"We didn't even know it could do that," Robert said. "It's figuring out things we didn't teach it."
The Future: Press Button, Sell Deal
Robert's long-term goal is simple: reduce the work required to sell a deal to a single phone call. "Press button, sell deal" he said. That means AI needs to know two things:
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Who the best buyer is
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Whether the deal is priced correctly
The next evolution? AI that underwrites ARV, analyzes repair estimates from photos, and flags whether you're locking deals up at prices that will move.
"We're working on letting you know your odds of selling a deal before you even contract it," he said. "If you're only at a 5% chance at that price, we want to tell you."
The Robots Won't Just Sell the Deal - They'll Rehab It
If all this sounds wild, buckle up. Robert sees a world just a few years away where robots do full renovations. Think AI-powered inspectors, thermal imaging to detect moisture and mold, and Tesla humanoid robots handling construction work 24/7.
"There will be zero code violations. You won't even need inspectors anymore" he said. "If it's built by a robot, it's code compliant."
And it's not just theoretical. Robot workers are already being tested in factories. It's only a matter of time before they're laying tile, framing houses, and ordering materials themselves.
Mindset Still Wins
Despite the AI revolution, Robert made one thing clear: the winners in this new era will be those who can think creatively, solve problems, and lead with vision.
"AI can do almost everything, but it can't dream, it can't feel, and it can't create vision. That's your job."
In a world where the tools are getting smarter, your mindset is still the most powerful asset you have.
Final Thought: You Don't Need to Be Technical
One of the most encouraging parts of the conversation? You don’t need to be a coder or engineer to win with AI.
"I'm not a tech guy" Tony admitted. "But I'm using ChatGPT every day in my business. For texts, for emails, for comps. It's just part of what we do now."
The ones who win won't be the most technical. They'll be the most adaptable.
So if you're still ignoring AI because it's "not your thing", wake up.
The robots are here.
And the clock is ticking.
🔗 Want to see the full conversation? Watch the full video here to hear all the insights directly from Robert Wenslay and Tony Mont.
Are you already using Investorlift AI in your wholesaling business, or are you still figuring out where it fits? Comment below and let the community know what's working, what's not, and where you think this is all headed.