Investor Profile - LA
Ray Collins
Ray Collins is a real estate investor and operator based in Shreveport, LA. Public filings show activity across 144 properties held through 6 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include Home Federal Bank, C AND W PROPERTY SERVICES, and State Bank and Trust Company.
Ray's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $250.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 13 mortgage filings and 144 properties held through 6 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
Shreveport, LA
ZIP codes: 71047, 71106, 71082, 70301, and 71107
Most activity in SHREVEPORT, KEITHVILLE, VIVIAN, THIBODAUX, and GRAND ISLE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (6)
LA · 5 properties · 6 mortgages
LA · 58 properties · 5 mortgages
+4 more entities not shown
Mortgages (13)
Top Lenders
$250.4M · 9 loans
$100k · 1 loan
$65k · 1 loan
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 | $50.0M | Open | Home Federal Bank | AIRBUD INVESTMENTS LLC | 2615 SUMMER GROVE DR, SHREVEPORT, LA 71118 |
| 03/18/2025 | $100k | Open | Home Federal Bank | AIRBUD INVESTMENTS LLC | 1280 DELHI ST, BOSSIER, LA 71111 |
+11 more not shown
Owned Properties (144)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11474 SPARKS DAVIS RD #1, KEITHVILLE, LA 71047 | AIRBUD INVESTMENTS LLC | Owns - 2 mos | $0 |
| 9756 HWY 79, BETHANY, LA 71007 | BUDDY COLLINS & ASSOCIATES INC | Owns - 3 mos | $21k |
+142 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, and commercial properties across Shreveport, LA.
What companies is Ray Collins associated with?
Ray Collins is associated with 6 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include BUDDY COLLINS & ASSOCIATES INC, AIRBUD INVESTMENTS LLC, RYAN DICHARRY CONSTRUCTION SOUTH LLC, R & R APARTMENTS LLC, and R & R LAND INVESTMENTS LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 144 properties are associated with Ray Collins and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Ray Collins to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references Home Federal Bank, C AND W PROPERTY SERVICES, and State Bank and Trust Company, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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