{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Frank Forte Quite NYC Investment Banking to Build Something True to his Jersey Roots","description":"I sit down with Frank Forte, Partner at Lucern Capital Partners, for a masterclass in consolidating the fragmented small bay industrial market . Frank has spent the last decade moving from high-level institutional banking to active ownership, raising over $100 million in equity and delivering project IRRs that most pro-formas wouldn't dare to show . We discuss the stark reality of the 2026 real estate market\u2014what Frank calls a "long winter" for multifamily and storage\u2014and why he believes the "middle 80%" of a deal (the operations) is where true wealth is created . From towing 85 cars off a distressed Charlotte site to helping small business owners find stability through five-year leases, Frank\u2019s approach is a blend of hard-nosed Jersey grit and sophisticated financial underwriting . Key Takeaways from this Episode: Contenders vs. Pretenders: Why you need to peel back the onion on who is actually owning and operating assets versus just posting on LinkedIn . The Insulation of NNN: How small bay industrial protects landlords from the "pound of flesh" tax assessors are taking from residential and multifamily owners . Unlocking "Tetris" Value: Creative ways to move tenants within a park to mark rents to market without losing occupancy . The "Humble Rebel" Mindset: Why hungry entrepreneurs and small business owners make the best tenants . Global Economics: What a 90% tax rate in France can teach U.S. business owners about corporate structure and the ability to exit . If you are a real estate professional looking for the "storm clouds to clear," Frank\u2019s insights on finding and fixing distressed industrial assets are essential listening . Connect with Thaddeus Campbell (S3 Partners):\u2028 Email: thaddeus@s3.partners\u2028 LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/itsthadcampbell\/ \u2028 Connect with Frank Forte (Lucern Capital Partners) Email:\u2028frank.forte@lucerncapital.com LinkedIn:\u2028https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/frankfortelucern\/ This Episode was brought to you by:\u2028 https:\/\/www.kiwisteel.com\/ ","author_name":"Stories Behind the Door","author_url":"https:\/\/safestorageusa.com","html":"