Fund Friday E36: Wealth Beyond TV and Transitioning to Real Estate Investing with Chris Collins

Join us in this episode of Fund Friday as we welcome Chris Collins, managing partner of Amity Cashflow! He shares his incredible journey from a Hollywood editor for shows like Shark Week and America's Next Top Model to a successful real estate investor.

Learn how Chris transitioned from single-family homes to multifamily syndication, the importance of expert partnerships, and key investment strategies for value-add multifamily properties. Gain insights into loan terms, the role of debt, and Chris's guide for passive investors.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business!

Rob oversees acquisitions and capital markets for Lone Star Capital and has acquired over $600M of multifamily real estate. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting, The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions. He has written over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets and hosts the Capital Spotlight podcast, which is focused on interviewing institutional investors.

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With over $600 million in acquisitions and over 30% gross realized returns since 2018, Lone Star Capital is a fast-growing real estate investment firm owning and operating over 4,500 multifamily units in Texas. We deliver superior risk-adjusted returns through diligent sourcing and selection, vertically integrated property management, and rigorous reporting.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:06 - Transitioning from the TV industry to real estate for financial stability
00:04:27 - Transitioning from Reality TV to Real Estate
00:06:29 - From Single Family Homes to Multifamily Syndication
00:08:52 - Cash Flow Solutions in Real Estate Investment
00:10:56 - Dealing with the Challenges of Property Management
00:12:52 - The Importance of Streamlined Processes and Mind Share
00:14:47 - The Difference Between Investing and Wishing
00:16:41 - Lessons learned from my first real estate investment
00:18:45 - Transition to Apartments
00:20:50 - Transition to Apartment Syndication
00:22:54 - Focus on Multifamily Business
00:25:07 - Investing in Different Markets
00:27:20 - Investing in Different Markets
00:29:18 - Cash Flow vs Equity Multiple in Multifamily Investing
00:31:30 - Investing in Value-Add Properties for Wealth Growth
00:33:43 - Evaluating Door Prices
00:35:41 - Investing in real estate: A guide to passive investing
00:37:48 - Investor expectations and underwriting analysis
00:39:49 - Understanding Loans and Tracking Investments
00:42:07 - Assessing Risk and Opportunities
00:43:59 - Risks of Investing in Multifamily
00:46:06 - Using Bridge Debt for a Property Investment
00:48:13 - Learn More about the Business