In this episode, we break down how Victor Collazo transitioned from the military into real estate investing, scaled into 400+ units, and helped close a 92-unit multifamily deal all while mastering the art of raising capital and building investor relationships.

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In this episode, we break down

• How Victor went from the military to corporate and into real estate investing
• The mindset shift from trading time for money to building passive income
• His first investments and lessons from single-family rentals
• How he scaled into 400+ units across multifamily, short-term rentals, and senior living
• The fundamentals of raising capital and why education beats “selling” investors
• How to build trust so investors come to you (instead of chasing them)
• The structure behind syndications (506B vs 506C) and what investors need to know
• Inside a real 92-unit deal: acquisition, value-add strategy, and projected returns
• Why many deals fail—and how to manage risk as an operator
• The importance of asset management and working closely with property managers

Time stamps

00:00 Introduction and capital raising overview
03:26 Victor’s background and joining the military
08:42 Discovering real estate and early influences
10:16 First investments and transition to multifamily
15:17 Understanding LP vs GP investing
20:04 Breaking down the 92-unit multifamily deal
26:15 How Victor found and structured deals
28:50 Capital raising strategies that actually work
30:43 Legal structure (506B vs 506C) explained
33:14 Senior living vs multifamily investing
41:01 Short-term rental experiences and lessons
43:24 Building a long-term real estate strategy
46:12 Asset management best practices

Guest Bio

Victor Collazo is a real estate investor, operator, and capital raiser with experience across multifamily, short-term rentals, and senior living. After serving in the military and transitioning into corporate project management, he built a portfolio of over 400 units as both a limited partner and general partner. Today, he focuses on acquisitions, asset management, and helping investors scale through strategic partnerships.

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