Frank J. Muhlon

Chief Investment Officer | Institutional Real Estate, Private Equity, Syndications & REITs | $15B+ in Transactions | Capital Markets, Portfolio Strategy, Investment Banking, FinTech, Team Building and Leadership

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

Summary: • Commercial real estate executive with over 25 years of leadership across real estate private equity, capital markets, asset management, equity structuring and syndication, fintech and investment banking. • Proven track record executing on over $15 Billion in real estate transactions spanning acquisitions, dispositions, equity and debt placements, recapitalizations, restructurings, M&A and institutional and private client advisory. • Deep experience across multifamily, student housing, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and alternative assets including healthcare, data centers, storage and infrastructure. • Recognized for leading high-performing teams and delivering high return, risk-adjusted investor outcomes across market cycles. • Executive/Board-level leadership and fiduciary governance experience. Frequent industry conference panelist and thought contributor. Core Competencies: Acquisitions & Dispositions | Portfolio & Investment Strategy & Execution | Equity Syndication | Capital Allocation | Value Creation Real Estate Private Equity | Asset Management | Capital Markets & Fundraising | Debt & Equity Placement | Risk Management Asset Underwriting & Valuation | Financial Modeling (ARGUS/Advanced Excel) | M&A/Restructuring | Credit Underwriting Deal Structuring & Negotiation | Investor Relations | Team Leadership & Talent Development | FinTech/Data Analysis/AI

Experience

  • Chief Investment Officer & Board Member | Campus Capital LLC at Campus Capital LLC
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    • Lead firm-wide investment strategy, portfolio construction, and capital allocation for a student housing–focused REIT platform and separate DST equity investments • Oversee acquisitions, dispositions, financing strategy, and asset-level performance across multiple U.S. markets • Partner with executive leadership and board to guide long-term growth strategy and risk management • Navigate evolving capital markets conditions, optimizing leverage, liquidity, and investor returns

  • Managing Director, Northeast | CRE Equity Syndication at CrowdStreet
    2019 - 2020 · 1 yr

    • Originated, structured, and executed $200M+ in equity investments across diversified commercial real estate assets nationwide • Worked with sponsors, family offices, and high-net-worth investors on private placements and capital raises • Evaluated sponsor track records, deal structures, and risk-adjusted return profiles

  • Head of Transactions | CRE Financing Platform at CRE Financing Marketplace
    2016 - 2019 · 3 yrs

    • Built and scaled a cloud-based commercial real estate financing marketplace • Facilitated $50M+ in middle-market financing opportunities, connecting borrowers with capital providers • Led transaction structuring, lender engagement, and platform growth initiatives

  • Regional Vice President | CRE Trading at Ten-X
    2014 - 2016 · 2 yrs

    • Led and managed a 50-person regional office covering the Northeast U.S. • Executed $500M+ in asset sales across office, multifamily, retail, and land • Played a senior leadership role following Google Capital’s investment in the platform

  • Managing Principal | CRE Investments & Advisory at Blackburn Advisors
    2009 - 2014 · 5 yrs

    • Advised private investors, developers, and institutions on $100M+ in acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings • Led underwriting, deal execution, and strategic advisory assignments • Specialized in complex and value-add real estate opportunities