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About

Based in Portland, Maine, Porta Capital Partners (PCP) syndicates deal shares for accredited investors that prioritize balance sheet strength, risk adjustment, and tax efficiency.  With a concentration in Southern Maine's most dynamic markets, Porta Capital Partners engineers capital stacks and leverages local relationships to absorb core opportunities best positioned for long-term strength.

$345M

In Portfolio Value

$71M

In Capital Syndication

762

Residential Units Acquired

300,000+ SF

Commercial Space Acquired

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Opportunities

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Opportunities

Join our investor list to learn more about the latest opportunities within the Southern Maine market.

Our deal origination is always in response to market variance relative to the current financial landscape. We start with disciplined risk adjustment and balance sheet protection to determine the proper relationship between in-place returns and new revenue. This weights our priorities of performance versus value, and directs us towards a modality of either acquisition and value enhancement, or deeper value-add scenarios and/or ground-up development.

Our Approach

Acquisitions & Value-Add

Value-add is an ever present objective for the capital we deploy when acquiring an asset with an existing rent roll. Beginning with risk assessment, PCP measures variables including debt market conditions, employment trends, policy landscape, and demographic shifts. To enhance durability, PCP mitigates exposure to interest rate risk. In higher or volatile interest rate environments, we look for a majority of the return to be produced by the existing basis with a target on yields. As a result, PCP focuses on acquiring existing inventory and driving ROI, especially when new inventory requires recapitalization to deliver a viable return.

Development

We pursue ground-up development when conditions are consistent to adequately hedge the inherent risks associated with replacement costs. To begin our risk assessment, PCP focuses on two critical factors: interest rates and the cost of equity capital. We look for these factors to change at a slower rate when compared to more accelerated shifts in rent growth that put pressure on the market supply or quality differentiated supply. That high costs basis of new construction also represents potential value with the right capital stack and time for rent growth to compound the advantages of a new facility.

Featured Projects

Browse a selection of featured projects across Southern Maine and learn more about Porta Capital Partners' diverse portfolio below.

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The Armature at Hanover Works

Address | 52 Hanover Street, Portland, ME

Property Type | Mixed-Use Residential

PCP Equity Syndication | $12,000,000

Purchased in 2017 and completed in 2023, The Armature is a mixed-use, 239,000 SF building that now is home to Portland’s first-ever lifestyle community. Four ground-floor commercial spaces, connected to 82 Hanover Street, create a new community destination called Hanover Works.

The Linden

Address | 132 Marginal Way, Portland, ME

Property Type | Value-Add, Mixed-Use Residential

PCP Equity Syndication | $5,000,000

Originally constructed in 2008, The Linden was acquired in 2019 and underwent a significant value-add renovation process. In 2019, The Linden reopened with 196 market-rate apartments and out performed proforma expectations. In 2022, the annual cash yield reached 205.6%.

60 Barra Road

Address | 60 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME

Property Type | Ground-Up Construction, Residential

PCP Equity Syndication | $14,950,000

60 Barra Road is actively under construction and will bring 250 new residential apartments to the Biddeford area, emphasizing its proximity to the region's natural landmarks and providing a unique amenity package. 60 Barra Road is expected to complete construction in 2024.

Active Properties

Address | 1 Marginal Way, Portland, ME

Property Type | Commercial

Commercial Space | 5,000 SF

PCP Equity Syndication |  $1,500,000

Co-GP | Northland Enterprises

Address | 117 Preble Street, Portland, ME

Property Type | Residential

Units | 60 Residential

PCP Equity Syndication | $1,800,000

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Address | 175-185 Lancaster, Portland, ME

Property Type | Office/Commercial

Commercial Space | 110,000 SF Commercial

PCP Equity Syndication | Combined with 190 Lancaster for $2,000,000 Total Syndication

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Address | 190 Lancaster, Portland, ME

Property Type | Office/Commercial

Commercial Space | 13,000 SF Commercial

PCP Equity Syndication | Combined with 175-185 Lancaster for $2,000,000 Total Syndication

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Address | 132 Marginal Way, Portland, ME

Property Type | Mixed-Use

Units | 196 Residential, 2,800 SF Commercial

PCP Equity Syndication | $5,000,000

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Address | 30 Exchange Street, Portland, ME

Property Type | Office/Commercial

Commercial Space | 6,855 SF

PCP Equity Syndication | $540,000

GP | Porta Capital Partners

Address | 315 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME

Property Type | Parking Garage

Parking Spaces | 595

PCP Equity Syndication | $12,000,000

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Address | 45 Marginal Way, Portland, ME

Property Type | Office/Commercial

Commercial Space | 22,023 SF

PCP Equity Syndication | $1,500,000

Co-GP | Northland Enterprises

Address | 46 Market Street, Portland, ME

Property Type | Mixed-Use

Units | 5 Residential, 4,200 SF Commercial

PCP Equity Syndication | $180,000

GP | Porta Capital Partners

Address | 47 India Street, Portland, ME

Property Type | Mixed-Use

Units | 1 Residential, 5,707 SF Commercial

PCP Equity Syndication | $450,000

GP | Porta Capital Partners

Address | 52 Hanover Street, Portland, ME

Property Type | Mixed-Use

Units | 171 Residential, 6,300 SF Commercial

PCP Equity Syndication | $12,000,000

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Address | 63 Marginal Way, Portland, ME

Property Type | Office/Healthcare

Commercial Space | 24,758 SF

PCP Equity Syndication | $1,000,000

Co-GP | Northland Enterprises

Address | 82 Hanover Street, Portland, ME

Property Type | Commercial

Commercial Space | 40,768 SF

PCP Equity Syndication | $500,000

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Under Construction

Address | West Bayside Portfolio, Portland, ME

Property Type | Office/Commercial

Commercial Space | 190,000 SF

PCP Equity Syndication | $2,500,000

Co-GP | Reveler Development

Address | 60 Barra Road, Biddeford, ME

Property Type | Residential

Units | 250 Residential

PCP Equity Syndication | $14,950,000

Co-GP | Reveler Development

News & Updates

Management Team

JOE PORTA, FOUNDER

Porta Capital Partners was founded by Joe Porta, an established real estate investor and deal sponsor with 20 years of deal experience and owner of Porta & Co. Commercial Real Estate Services.

 

With over $1 billion in deal volume, Joe leverages his industry network to originate deal opportunities and develop unique investment solutions. Throughout Joe’s career, he has transacted some of the largest multifamily and office transactions in Maine. Porta & Co. Commercial Real Estate Services transacts over $150 million per year in deal volume, representing many of Maine's largest company's real estate interests.

In 2023, Joe launched Porta Capital Partners to build upon his history of providing insightful investment advice and facilitating successful capital syndications.

Joe is on the Board of Directors for Landry-French Construction, Maine's largest, locally-owned construction company, and has been a Corporator for Gorham Savings Bank since 2016. He is a member of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), has been a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) for over 11 years, and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and was previously Board President for the Maine Center for Creativity.

Porta Capital Partners was founded by Joe Porta, an established real estate investor and deal sponsor with 20 years of deal experience and owner of Porta & Co. Commercial Real Estate Services. With over $1 billion in deal volume, Joe leverages his industry network to originate deal opportunities and develop unique investment solutions. Throughout Joe’s career, he has transacted some of the largest multifamily and office transactions in Maine. Porta & Co. Commercial Real Estate Services transacts over $150 million per year in deal volume, representing many of Maine's largest company's real estate interests. In 2023, Joe launched Porta Capital Partners to build upon his history of providing insightful investment advice and facilitating successful capital syndications. ​Joe is on the Board of Directors for Landry-French Construction, Maine's largest, locally-owned construction company, and has been a Corporator for Gorham Savings Bank since 2016. He is a member of the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), has been a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) for over 11 years, and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and was previously Board President for the Maine Center for Creativity.

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