Craig Carlson - 12 Syndications & 2,400 Doors in One Year: The Value of Education Before Action

It’s never too late to start building wealth in Multifamily. Today’s guest, Dr. Craig Carlson started investing in multifamily only last year and already boasts a portfolio of 2,400 doors. Craig started as a dentist in practice and then moved into owning dentistry buildings on the side. 

Let’s tune into Craig’s wisdom and learn the success you can find when you educate yourself on something then go out and just do it. 

[00:01 - 07:36] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Craig
• Craig gives us a bit of background 

[07:37 - 13:18] The Value of Education Before Action

• Craig talks about the mindset needed to manage a practice while investing in property 
• The cycle of using wealth to build wealth 
• Craig talks about his experience starting a bank 

[13:19 - 21:03] Investing in Knowledge 

• What Craig learned through losing his tax advantages and how it helped
• Gaining and investing knowledge in real estate investing 
• Craig talks about why multifamily over any other asset class

[21:04 - 26:04] If Only I Could Get 300 Doors (2,400 Doors Later…)

• Craig’s mindset and journey going from a 300 door goal to acquiring 2,400
• T.I.N.A. - Capital is searching for a yield 

[26:05 - 30:08] Know the ‘Who’ Behind Your Investments

• Craig goes through his vetting strategy as he’s gained experience 
• Gaining trust through networking 
• How Craig overcame the fear of the first deal

[30:09 - 40:36] Closing Segment

• Tactical steps on networking and gaining knowledge 
• Why Craig began a mastermind
• How Craig gives back 
• Connect with Craig - links below 
• Final words from Craig and Me 

Tweetable Quotes:

“He who has the most knowledge wins.” - Craig Carlson

“I couldn’t just retire and have nothing to do, I needed a purpose in life… I thought, how about real estate and helping others…?” - Craig Carlson

“You gotta fly with the eagles if you want to be an eagle.” - Craig Carlson

Resources:

• Rich Dad Seminar
• Think and Grow Rich

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Reach out to Craig by emailing craigcarlson@gmail.com and support him by visiting https://apartmentlife.org/ and learning more about what he does to give back to the community.  

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