What if homes could be printed instead of built?In this episode, I sit down with Nan Lin, founder of 4DIFY and Kaizen Capital, who built California’s first fully permitted 3D-printed housing community.We get into how he went from mortgage lending to real estate investing, and how that journey led him to launching a company that’s changing how we think about construction. Nan shares how they got local approvals, solved major problems in housing, and built something no one thought was possible.If you're into real estate, construction innovation, or just love bold ideas—this one’s a must-listen.-----We talk about:-How 3D printing could solve labor shortages and reduce build costs-What it took to get city and county approval for something no one’s seen before-Raising capital from people who believed in the vision-The mindset it takes to bet big on innovation-----🎯 Follow Nan LinInstagram: @nanunlimited4DIFY Website: https://www.4dify.com🚀 Connect with Lorenzo Mercado Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenzo.mercado_ Website: https://www.mercasaventures.com 🎙️Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lo-down/id1764777761 🎙️Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YjwXXjvFT3mqve6uMF983?si=d2501028127246f3Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Lorenzo.Mercado-----💬 Like this episode?Share it with a friend who needs to hear it!-----Timestamps:00:19 – Introduction to Nan Lin and Fortify01:49 – The Genesis of Fortify: From Idea to Reality07:54 – The 3D Printing Process: Building the Future of Homes13:40 – Navigating Permits and City Approvals19:08 – Financial Insights: Costs and Profitability25:00 – Raising Capital: Strategies and Advice26:56 – Expanding Horizons: Multifamily and ADUs28:37 – Collaborative Design Challenges in Construction31:23 – Future Vision: Scaling Fortify's Operations32:34 – Investment and Operational Challenges in 3D Printing33:43 – Nan Lin's Journey into Real Estate39:15 – Lessons from Early Real Estate Investments49:53 – Founding Kaizen Capital: A Collective Investment Approach52:12 – Building a Team: Hiring for Success54:06 – Mindset and Philosophy for Continuous Improvement

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