Matt Barge - Real Estate Investor & AI Systems Builder

I build systems for real estate.

From writing iPhone code at MoneyGram to transforming buildings and building businesses with AI — I create opportunities by combining technology, real estate, and business innovation.

Matt Barge in professional setting

I'm Matt Barge.

I started out as a software developer, writing iPhone apps for MoneyGram. Eight years ago, I bought my first property and began building a real estate business, leveraging my background in technology. Since then, I've built systems to optimize the real estate, including:

CityPlace BNB — a 10-unit apartment building transformed into modern Airbnb units.

Hotel Dilley — an abandoned hotel brought back to life and turned into efficiency apartments.

Along the way, I discovered my true passion: building systems for real estate. Today, I'm bringing that same mindset to AI — using AI to grow businesses, automate processes, and create new software.

Ventures / Portfolio

Building businesses across real estate, technology, and AI innovation

Case Studies

Real stories, real results, real impact

Before and after 10 units to Airbnb

Turning 10 Units Into Airbnb Success

In 2022, I converted a traditional 10-unit building into fully optimized Airbnb units. It quickly became one of the top-performing short-term rental properties in Dallas, demonstrating the power of systematic property transformation.

Hotel Dilley: From Abandoned to Alive

In 2023, I purchased and renovated an abandoned hotel in South Texas, transforming it into efficient, modern apartments that now serve the community. This project showcased how vision and systematic execution can breathe new life into forgotten properties.

Hotel Dilley renovation progress photos
AI automation dashboard screenshots

AI-Powered Business Transformation

I build AI-powered workflows, websites and software — unlocking new revenue opportunities and saving businesses countless hours by automating repetitive tasks. From lead generation to property management, AI is transforming how we work.

Follow My Journey

I share what I'm building in real estate, technology, and AI — the wins, the lessons, and the systems behind it all.

Let's Connect

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