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Banks Are Pulling Back: Why Private Real Estate Debt Is Surging with Chris Carsley


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Paul Shannon hosts an in-depth chat with Chris Carsley of Kirkland Capital Group to explore the growing world of private real estate debt. Chris explains how private lending is filling financing gaps left by traditional banks, why short-term “bridge” loans for smaller commercial deals can yield competitive returns, and what operational due diligence steps every LP should take before investing. From the basics of senior debt to navigating leverage, liquidity, and redemptions, Chris shares real-world insights into the risks and rewards of building private credit into a balanced portfolio—especially amid today’s market volatility.


Today’s Episode Takeaways

  • Why Private Debt Exists: How regulatory changes and market gaps since 2010 have fueled the rise of non-bank lending.
  • Fixed-Income Diversification: How private real estate debt contrasts with traditional bonds—and the potential for uncorrelated cash flow.
  • Key Risk Factors: Why valuation, low loan-to-value, and conservative underwriting matter for principal protection.
  • Due Diligence 101: Questions to ask fund managers about leverage use, past defaults, and changes made after deals go wrong.
  • Liquidity vs. Illiquidity: Understanding fund “gates,” redemption structures, and how to fit private debt into an overall strategy.


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    • KirklandCapitalGroup.com

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