Forest graduated from McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, Indiana, and continued his education at Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne, earning an associate degree. With 7 years of experience in the home furnishing and fixture business, and 4 years as a real estate investor, specializing in land, flips, long-term rentals, and short-term vacation rentals. Completing over 20 on-and-off market transactions. Additionally, Forest holds a Part 107 commercial drone license for real estate aerial photography.
Forest is married to his high school sweetheart, Samantha. Together, they have two children: Hudson, their older child, and Lily, their youngest. In their spare time, Forest and his family enjoy traveling together. Their children, Hudson and Lily, are active in various sports and activities. They also enjoy exploring the outdoors through hiking.