Investor profile - IL
Forrest Lerch
Forrest Lerch is a real estate investor and operator based in St. Louis, MO-IL. Public filings show activity across 59 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include FCN Bank, FIRST COLLINSIVLLE BANK, and First County Bank.
Forrest's Activity
As of December 2025, public records show approximately $200.6M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 128 mortgage filings and 59 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and multifamily assets recorded between 2010 and 2025.
Primary Geography
St. Louis, MO-IL
ZIP codes: 62034, 62234, 62025, 62208, and 62223
Most recorded activity for this investor appears in GLEN CARBON, COLLINSVILLE, EDWARDSVILLE, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, and BELLEVILLE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
IL · 9 properties · 41 mortgages
IL · 20 properties · 31 mortgages
IL · 7 properties · 26 mortgages
+7 more not shown
Mortgages (128)
Top Lenders
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2025 | $4.8M | Open | FCN Bank | LERCH PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC | 100 COUGAR DR, GLEN CARBON, IL 62034 |
| 06/23/2025 | $1.8M | Open | FCN Bank | FFO INVESTMENTS LLC | 2505 GECKO DR, MARYVILLE, IL 62062 |
| 11/12/2024 | $3.6M | Open | Farm Credit Illinois | LLSM LLC | 4321 WINSLOW RD, BELLEVILLE, IL 62223 |
+125 more not shown
Owned Properties (59)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINSLOW RD, BELLEVILLE, IL 62223 | TRIPLE LAKES FARM LLC | Owns - 4.6 yrs | $527k |
| ROLLIE MOORE DR, HARRISBURG, IL 62946 | RETAIL TWO LLC | Owns - 4.6 yrs | $213k |
| HEITMAN LN, BELLEVILLE, IL 62223 | ARCHVIEW DEVELOPERS LLC | Owns - 4.7 yrs | $1.7M |
+56 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, multifamily, and commercial properties across St. Louis, MO-IL.
What companies is Forrest Lerch associated with?
Forrest Lerch is associated with 10 entities based on extracted signatures from public records. Key entities include FFO INVESTMENTS LLC, RETAIL PLACE LLC, LERCH PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, LERCH PROPERTIES LLC, and LERCH PROPERTIES ENTERPRISES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 59 properties are associated with Forrest Lerch and the entities they control, based on signatures extracted from recorded documents connecting Forrest Lerch to the entities.
Which lenders has this investor worked with?
Recent mortgage activity references FCN Bank, FIRST COLLINSIVLLE BANK, and First County Bank, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2010 through 2025, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2025.
How is associated activity determined?
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