LV Collective, a real estate investment and development firm based in Austin, has appointed Christopher Kott as Executive Vice President of Acquisitions. In this role, he will lead the strategic growth of LV’s student housing portfolio, overseeing high-impact investments in key university markets. Kott brings over a decade of experience in commercial real estate. He most recently served as Managing Director of Acquisitions at Virtus Real Estate Capital, where he led the firm’s student housing and multifamily strategy.

“With an impressive track record in multifamily and student housing investments and acquisitions, Kott brings the vision, expertise and strategic leadership needed to drive our continued growth,” said LV Collective CEO, David Kanne. “His deep market knowledge and ability to identify high-value opportunities will be instrumental as we continue to expand our portfolio and strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional living experiences.”