Automated underwriting, online platforms, and blockchain applications are reshaping lending processes, fostering collaboration between private and hard money lenders.NPLA and AAPL Perspectives:3.1 NPLA:The NPLA has been a key influencer in advocating for ethical lending practices and fostering industry collaboration.

SimilarTo like blockchain was supposed to take over the world it has gotten no where.

Hey @Christopher Penaflor, I actually just had the pleasure of attending the North American Blockchain Summit this week and I can say that the crypto industry is growing like wildfire.

Web3 meaning crypto, blockchain and NFT related products.

It's owned by Zillow Group -- my company has a contract that protects our data but every other user gives away their data (literally everything in every lease or contract) -- however you may feel about that.I just got access to a BlockChain service called Shelter Zoom which looks interesting. 

Tech allows for partial ownership and many investors of new generations will own pieces of home (likely eventually on blockchain and traceable).

IntroductionStaying ahead of the competition is crucial.With emerging technologies revolutionizing the industry, it's essential to embrace these innovations to market properties effectively.Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)Imagine touring a potential home without leaving your couch.That's the power of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in real estate marketing.VR allows prospective buyers to take immersive 3D tours of properties from the comfort of their homes.AR, on the other hand, overlays digital information on the physical world, offering real-time property data when you point your smartphone at a building.These technologies provide an interactive and engaging way for buyers to explore properties, making it easier for them to envision their future homes.Artificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence is becoming a game-changer in real estate marketing.AI-powered chatbots can handle customer inquiries 24/7, providing instant responses and freeing up agents' time.Machine learning algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to predict market trends, helping real estate professionals make informed decisions.AI also enables personalized marketing campaigns, ensuring that potential buyers receive property listings that match their preferences.Blockchain TechnologyBlockchain technology brings transparency and security to real estate transactions.It creates a tamper-proof digital ledger of property records, reducing the risk of fraud.Smart contracts, built on blockchain, automate and streamline the buying process, eliminating the need for intermediaries and reducing transaction costs.Buyers and sellers can have greater confidence in the authenticity and history of a property, making transactions more efficient and trustworthy.3D PrintingYou may have heard of 3D printing, but what exactly is it, and why is it so exciting?

He recently came out with a "world's first blockchain NFT for tokenized real estate," (Tykes), hyped it up a ton, and then shortly after launch completely stopped marketing for it.

Last year I took a step back from entrepreneurship and joined a tech startup in the blockchain space.While I am still doing as much research as possible to develop my strategy, my current interest is in purchasing properties to buy and hold.I am also exploring different markets, and so far, what's caught my eye has been Savannah, Georgia, Columbus, Ohio and Chattanooga, Tennessee.I'm looking forward to learning connecting with as many people as possible.In the meantime, send me some tips I won't find in the "Investing in Real Estate 101" books!

I don't necessarily have the expertise to know which semiconductor, artificial intelligence, marijuana, or blockchain company is going to be the next big winner; however I do know that regardless of how one company does, these industries are on the rise, therefore I invest in ETFs that follow the index of these industries I just mentioned.