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 620 properties held through 10 holding companies. Recent mortgage relationships include FCN Bank, Farm Credit Illinois, and FIRST COLLINSIVLLE BANK.
Forrest's Activity
As of June 2026, public records show approximately $211.2M in recorded mortgage exposure linked to this investor across at least 99 mortgage filings and 620 properties held through 10 holding companies. Activity appears concentrated in residential and vacant assets recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Associated People
Primary Geography
St. Louis, MO-IL
ZIP codes: 62025, 62234, 62034, 62208, and 62040
Most activity in EDWARDSVILLE, COLLINSVILLE, GLEN CARBON, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, and GRANITE.
Property Type Breakdown
Associated Entities (10)
IL · 31 properties · 24 mortgages
IL · 160 properties · 16 mortgages
+8 more entities not shown
Mortgages (99)
Top Lenders
$100.6M · 51 loans
$82.0M · 12 loans
$17.0M · 4 loans
| Date | Amount | Status | Lender | Borrower | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | $9.2M | Open | Farm Credit Illinois | LLSM LLC | 4321 SULLIVAN DR, BELLEVILLE, IL 62223 |
| 05/04/2026 | $9.2M | Open | Farm Credit Illinois | LLSM LLC | SUGAR LOAF RD, COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234 |
+97 more not shown
Owned Properties (620)
| Address | Deeded owner | Status | Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6004 OLD COLLINSVILLE RD, O FALLON, IL 62269 | RETAIL PLACE LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $0 |
| SUGAR LOAF RD, COLLINSVILLE, IL 62234 | LLSM LLC | Owns - 1 mo | $1.5M |
+618 more not shown
FAQ
What type of real estate does this investor focus on?
Associated mortgages and deeds show activity in residential, vacant, 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 RETAIL PLACE LLC, LERCH PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC, FFO INVESTMENTS LLC, LERCH PROPERTIES LLC, and LERCH PROPERTIES ENTERPRISES LLC.
How many properties are associated with this investor?
At least 620 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, Farm Credit Illinois, and FIRST COLLINSIVLLE BANK, indicating a mix of lending relationships.
How recent is their activity?
Records show activity from 2016 through 2026, with the most recent mortgage recorded in 2026.
How is associated activity determined?
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