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December 17, 2024 40 mins

In this episode with Chris Collins, he’ll walk us through his journey from working in the show business and film industry to investing in real estate!

From single-family to multifamily syndications, he shares how he made himself and his mentality different from the industry he came from, the power of reading books about investing, passive investing, and more!


Key Points & Relevant Topics

  • Chris’ background in Hollywood, in the creative world, and how he took advantage of the financial side of this business
  • The benefits of reading Robert Kiyosaki's books
  • Chris on starting to invest in single-family, managing properties out of state, and shifting into multifamily syndications
  • Why Chris decided to continue working his W2 job while investing in real estate
  • The advantages of being active as a passive investor in syndications
  • The importance of knowing your investors’ philosophy and goals
  • A unique question you can ask a deal operator before investing with them


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About Chris Collins

Chris Collins is not your typical apartment investor. Throughout his career in Hollywood, he has seen money come and go, slipping through the hands of even his highest paid friends. Wealth just doesn’t seem to stick in this fast moving industry. 

Always an entrepreneur at heart, Chris set out to be the Hollywood outlier, to write his own financial story. He ventured into investment real estate, beginning with single family homes, then transitioning to large multifamily apartments, where he chose to focus. At present, he has actively and passively invested in over 2,500 apartment units spanning across 6 states, with deals totaling more than $300 million, earning him the nickname ‘The Creative Investor.’ 

Now recognized as an expert in the multifamily business, Chris enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences with both novice and seasoned investors alike. His speaking engagements offer a refreshing perspective on real estate investing, offering practical wisdom that he has acquired through years of hands-on experience. 


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