Arnold Schwarzenegger’s initial fortune came from real estate, not Hollywood. In his twenties, he invested bodybuilding prize money and endorsements into California apartment buildings and commercial properties. By the time The Terminator launched his acting career, he was already a millionaire landlord. Blockbusters like Predator and Conan skyrocketed his earnings, while ventures in gyms, supplements, and production companies further expanded his empire. Arnold’s success wasn’t accidental—it wa