The Apartment Jedi Podcast

Conversations with Leaders Shaping the Future of Multifamily Housing

Popular Conversations

Episode 8: AI for Asset Management – How Technology Is Transforming Multifamily

Jonathan Buckelew – Co-Founder, CRE AI Studio

What happens when a switch goes on and you take learning how to leverage AI seriously? You get Jonathan Buckelew. n this episode, Andrew Bowen welcomes Jonathan Buckelew. For the last couple of years he has been playing with multiple tools and sharing how they can supercharge the asset management space.

A man speaking into a microphone during a presentation, wearing a suit jacket and light shirt.

Episode 15: My Top 5 Bold Predictions for 2026 in Multifamily Housing

Andrew Bowen – The Apartment Jedi

The Top 5 things I believe have a solid chance of occurring in 2026 that most folks are not thinking or at least talking about (yet).

Episode 10: From Maintenance to Mastery

Adrian Danila, Founder, Multifamily X Consulting

In this conversation, Andrew Bowen and Adrian Danila discuss the intersection of technology, leadership, and authenticity in multifamily operations. From AI-driven efficiencies to the human side of centralization, Adrian brings perspective grounded in two decades of maintenance leadership and mentorship.

Episode 10 cover of 'Apartment Jedi' featuring Adrian Danila, CEO of Multifamily X Consulting, discussing AI, centralization, and the future of multifamily operations.

Why the Apartment Jedi Podcast Exists

Multifamily is one of the most amazingly people centric industries. Everyone know everyone and we have the privledge of providing for the housing needs of tens of millions of Americans.

The challenge we have faced historically is that we have been resistant change. Both industry specific and general technology advances is challenging that aspect of our industry at a break neck speed. This channel is dedicated to having the conversations necessary to both stay ahead and stay a people focused industry.

Watch on YouTube

Watch on Spotify

Listen on Apple

Previous Episodes

Podcast episode cover for 'Apartment Jedi' featuring Andrew Bowen. Episode 1 discusses 'The Real Impact of AI on Multifamily.' Guest: Darren Williams, President of Portico Property Management.

Episode 2 of Apartment Jedi featuring Kadi Mancuso Rice, VP of Marketing & Leasing at Tailwind Group. The episode discusses her role as the 'Wellness Walk Queen of Multifamily'.

Podcast episode graphic featuring Mike Whaling, President and Founder of 30 Lines, discussing the impact of agentic AI on multifamily marketing. The background has a textured red design with podcast title 'Apartment Jedi' prominently displayed.

Episode 4 of 'Apartment Jedi' featuring Darcey Forbes, Industry Principal at Renew, discussing 'Rise of the Renewal'.

Episode 7 cover of 'Apartment Jedi' podcast featuring Tara Samuels, founder of Multifamily Mentor Matchmaking, discussing the importance of connection.

Episode 8 of Apartment Jedi features a discussion on artificial intelligence for asset management, with Jonathan Buckelew, co-founder of CRE AI Studio. The image includes the podcast title and host Andrew Bowen.

Episode 10 cover art for 'Apartment Jedi' podcast featuring Adrian Danila, CEO of Multifamily X Consulting. The title reads 'From Maintenance to Mastery: AI, Centralization, and the Future of Multifamily Operations.'

Promotional graphic for Episode 11 of 'Apartment Jedi' featuring Brandon Hammond, Director of Community Asset Management at Invitation Homes, discussing 'Finding Purpose After #OpenToWork'.

Podcast promotional graphic for episode 12 of 'Apartment Jedi', featuring Kevin Donnelly, Executive Director of the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center, discussing the first year and future of RETTC.

Episode 13 of Apartment Jedi featuring Reece Register discussing 'Fixing the CX Gap in Multifamily'.

Promotional graphic for Episode 14 of the 'Apartment Jedi' podcast featuring Michael Bowman, founder and CEO of Deposit Cloud. The episode discusses the future of deposits and enhancing resident experiences.

Promotional image for Episode 21 of the podcast 'Apartment Jedi', featuring Andrew Bowen. The background includes a vibrant design, and the episode discusses the impact of institutional investors in rental housing.

Podcast cover for 'Apartment Jedi' Episode 16 featuring Jeremy Thomason, VP of Asset Management and Investor Relations at Savoy Capital, discussing local advocacy for the year 2026.

Podcast episode cover image featuring the title 'How AI Will Reshape Multifamily - From Leasing to Labor to Construction', featuring Chris Moreno, founder of Infinite Niches, and host Andrew Bowen.

Promo graphic for episode 18 of 'Apartment Jedi', featuring the title 'Bishop Ridge - Opportunity Zone Investment Gone Right' and guest Jeremy Thomason, VP of Asset Management & Investor Relations at Savoy Capital. The visual includes colorful lettering on a building and a decorative design.

Episode 19 of Apartment Jedi podcast featuring Jeremy Edmiston, Executive Director of Community Growth Foundation. Discusses a faith-based investment model focusing on purpose, property, and people.

Podcast episode promotional graphic featuring Eric Ellman, President of the National Consumer Reporting Association, discussing multifamily and consumer reporting advocacy.

Podcast episode graphic featuring Greg Willett, Chief Economist at LeaseLock, discussing Q4-2025 REIT earnings call recap.

Episode 23 of Apartment Jedi podcast featuring a discussion on EV charging in multifamily housing, highlighting infrastructure, incentives, and retention opportunities, with guest Jeremy Cohen, Director of Real Estate Partnerships at Swtch.

Episode 24 of Apartment Jedi podcast featuring Dom Beveridge, discussing the 2026 20FOR20 report on AI, Proptech, and the future of multifamily housing.

Graphic for 'Apartment Jedi' podcast Episode 25 featuring Chris Moreno, discussing Proptech, AI, and housing insights from RETTC Tech Summit.

Podcast promotional image for Episode 26 of 'Apartment Jedi' featuring James Shearin, Managing Director of Retcon, discussing the evolution of Retcon and the future of multifamily conferences.