Eli Buck

Director
Industrial
Investment Sales, Industrial Sales

Eli Buck is a Director at Franklin Street’s Investment Sales team in Austin, specializing in Industrial Outdoor Storage and industrial investment sales across Texas. In his role, he partners with private capital, family offices, and institutional investors to source, underwrite, and execute investment opportunities, providing insights on market dynamics, asset positioning, and value creation strategies.

Buck is driven by a disciplined, data-driven approach and brings extensive understanding of a fragmented and rapidly evolving asset class. His experience in market intelligence, underwriting, and investment strategy helps clients identify opportunities ahead of market trends.

Prior to joining Franklin Street, Buck spent three years as one of the most active RV and Mobile Home Park investment sales brokers in Texas, representing more than $50 million in transaction volume across the state. He began his career in B2B enterprise software sales, where he developed a structured, metrics-driven approach to prospecting and client engagement that he now applies to commercial real estate.

Buck holds a degree from Texas Tech University and is based in Austin, where he remains actively engaged in the local real estate community.

The Franklin Street experience

Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.