private credit in real estate. before it was cool. opinions are generally correct but timing is generally terrible. buying loans when I can’t make new ones.
Things that matter to a manager in short duration senior debt investments:
Profit
Investment Multiple
This is what puts smiles on LP faces and creates real carry checks.
Things that don’t matter:
IRR
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@investingcre Security interest in their first born child, signed balance acknowledgement/summary judgement, deed in lieu escrowed, cross a junior lien on their primary res and any vacation homes and DACA their personal checking accounts.
Sitting here grinding out loan reviews and borrower calls while Scrooge McDuck takes a victory lap because his doorstop outperformed our whole team.
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7/8 Resolution (drum roll, it's a weird one!) came when a GUARANTOR purchased the loan at full payoff. This unlocked our acquisition discount gains. Key takeaway: Your exit strategy might come from unexpected places. Also, imagine that first partners call afterward #ExitStrategy
1/8 Another #loanbuy case study for you nerds. Let's unpack our recent NM Retail loan resolution. It's a prime example of off-market opportunities in distressed debt. #SeniorSecuredLending#DistressedDebt
I significantly regret how much I contributed to my 401k during my early years on the Street. That money is worthless to me at 60 when a down payment on a NYC apartment is $500k today.