Welcome to today’s episode, where Chris Powers joins us. Chris is the founder & Executive Chairman at Fort Capital, LP- Real Estate Private Equity, and the host of The Fort Podcast.
Chris is a serial entrepreneur with more than 17 years of real estate development and investment experience. He founded Fort Capital in 2005. To date, the company has invested over $1.5B in Class B industrial, commercial, multifamily, student housing, and residential / land development projects throughout Texas.
Fort Capital is a forward-thinking investment firm focusing on real estate and private businesses. “We look beyond the usual, and while we seek to provide our investors with superior financial results - our greatest returns are improved lives. Our team is our competitive advantage as we seek meaningful work and relationships.”
Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:50] Chris’ experiences with marketing Real Estate on the Twitter
[04:42] How Fort Capital came into being
[06:41] His inspiration to focus on class B industrial real estate
[11:09] Property management decisions and tips
[13:44] Hospitality-driven nature is the next big thing of real estate
[15:42] Industrial market overview and changes you need to know
[17:57] Changes in demand & supply of industrial real estate during the pandemic
[22:28] The winds of change in the valuation of industrial RE deals
[28:27] How inflation has affected underwriting in real estate
[31:13] How you can connect with Chris
[33:06] The company’s core values and how he instills that culture in the team
[37:14] Episode wrap up
Notable QuotesWebsite: http://www.fortcapitallp.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fortworthchris
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811
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