Watercress Holdings

About Watercress Holdings

Watercress Holdings is a real estate operator headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. Watercress Holdings operates in Los Angeles, California (LA), Phoenix, Arizona and Portland, Oregon. Its investment focus is on Industrial, Logistics and Small-Bay Industrial.

Watercress Holdings, LLC is a privately held real estate development and asset management firm based in Newport Beach, California. The company specializes in acquiring, developing, and managing commercial properties across five U.S. states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon. Their portfolio includes office buildings, light industrial facilities, and single- and multi-tenant flex spaces. The firm is led by CEO and co-owner James Franklin, a 40-year veteran of the real estate and property restoration industries. Franklin previously served as CEO of Harbro Restoration Companies, which merged with BluSky Restoration in 2020. He currently owns and manages over 500,000 square feet of commercial real estate.

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Markets and themes

Markets Watercress Holdings operates in

• Los Angeles, California (LA)
• Phoenix, Arizona
• Portland, Oregon
• Reno, Nevada
• Seattle, Washington

Investment themes at Watercress Holdings

• Industrial
• Logistics
• Small-Bay Industrial
• Suburban Office
• Urban Office

Capabilities

• Environmental Remediation
• Mixed Use
• Sustainability
• Urban infill

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Frequently asked questions about Watercress Holdings

What does Watercress Holdings do?

Watercress Holdings, LLC is a privately held real estate development and asset management firm based in Newport Beach, California.

Where is Watercress Holdings based?

Watercress Holdings is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

What markets does Watercress Holdings operate in?

Watercress Holdings is active in Los Angeles, California (LA), Phoenix, Arizona, Portland, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.

How many employees does Watercress Holdings have?

Watercress Holdings has 2–10 employees.