How the Wizard of Hahz Pioneered Blockchain and AI in Commercial Real Estate
🧙♂️ How It All Began
I became the first person to tokenize a commercial real estate (CRE) property in 2021 - a $33M NFT tethered to actual land. But let me rewind the whole story…
🌪️ The COVID Pivot
When lockdowns hit:
- My #1 photo booth business in Atlanta (doing $250k/year for 6+ years) collapsed
- Had to refund $30k+ in deposits
- Our 9,000 sq ft Photo Booth Museum got stuck in permit hell (RIP the 30 backdrops we built)
So I did what any reasonable person would do - taught myself blockchain coding and moved my family to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to test real-world asset (RWA) tokenization in a market where:
- 90% of deals were still cash-based
- Many locals barely used the internet
- Blockchain sounded like alien technology
🤝 Meeting the CRE King of Mexico
By pure coincidence, I connected with Nick Fong - the undisputed CRE heavyweight of Mexico who:
- Was literally taking a Propy blockchain course when we met
- Became my guide to Mexico’s wild real estate scene
- Showed me how outdated the system really was
💎 The $33M Experiment
I found the most expensive CRE listing in Cabo - a $32M parcel of land - and:
- Tokenized it as a $33M “LUV NFT”
- Baked the physical deed right into the smart contract
- Created the world’s first hybrid digital/physical CRE asset
The kicker? You still had to file traditional paperwork after buying the NFT - proving the system wasn’t ready yet.
🔮 Fast Forward to Today
My CREAI.DIGITAL Services Now Include:
- Turning CRE properties into Bitcoin NFTs
- Writing smart contracts cheaper than lawyer fees
- Tokenizing entire portfolios for big players
Fun Fact: That bankruptcy lawyer client I had in 2015 (the one with 300+ rentals) was the one who first told me to buy Bitcoin at $440. He later bought Florida’s first tokenized home - full circle moment!*
🌍 What I’ve Been Up To:
- Speaking at NFT.NYC and universities worldwide
- Helping a Georgia CRE firm scale from $20M to $100M
- Working with cities to tokenize vacant properties
🤖 The AI Angle
Combining my 20+ years in digital marketing with blockchain tech, I now help CRE teams:
- Create content at lightning speed
- Run hyper-targeted ad campaigns
- Get crystal-clear analytics
- All during a quick 15-min consultation
🚨 The Cold Hard Truth
The traditional CRE market is collapsing because:
- Valuations are based on vibes, not verifiable data
- International investors are pulling out of US markets
- Big players like Blackrock only want tokenized assets
The solution? Tokenized RWAs that:
✅ Prove actual value
✅ Accept crypto payments
✅ Attract global money
✨ Let’s Change Your CRE Game
In just 15 minutes, I’ll show you:
- How to tokenize your properties
- AI tricks to 10x your leads
- Your custom path to Web3 dominance
“The Wizard helped us future-proof our CRE business in one afternoon.”
— CEO who actually gets it
