Duckfund for Real Estate Investors

Not every deal looks the same. Sometimes it’s a stabilized property. Other times it’s a value add opportunity or a land acquisition. Maybe you’re a developer taking on ground up development projects. Or an investor balancing multiple property acquisitions at once. Or just getting started with your first commercial investment. But for many the challenge is always the same….how do you move quickly and secure the deal without tying up your own capital? The answer: earnest money deposit financing. At Duckfund, we support all kinds of investors, on all kinds of deals from more traditional assets like multifamily and industrial to parking facilities, airbnb and land acquisitions Whether it’s $25K or $3M in earnest money, with due diligence periods from 30 days to 18 months, we make sure earnest money is never the reason why you miss out on an opportunity. When the market moves fast, your funding should too. Want to learn more about our process and requirements? Schedule a call with our team and let us assist you with the deposit for you next acquisition: https://lnkd.in/ezyJNdmC #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREMarket #CREInvestor #CREInvestment #CREFinancing #CREFunding #CREDevelopment #CREDeveloper

Is it now the right time to invest in commercial real estate? Some will say of course. Others will say absolutely not. We (and savvy investors) say: it’s always a good time if you get the fundamentals right. But beyond that, and despite market challenges, several factors support the idea that right now buying commercial real estate is a smart move: ?? Transaction pricing is starting to rise, driven by gradually falling interest rates and more accessible debt financing. ?? Occupancy rates and demand are strong across different sectors and asset types. ?? RE has proven to be resilient in the past, with strong returns even during downturns like the COVID-19 pandemic and the dot-com bubble. ?? We are at the end of a cyclical low that’s closing rapidly. All of this points to one thing: investors who recognize the opportunity today will benefit the most. Buying now means positioning yourself to capitalize on CRE price surges in a coming upswing and stay ahead of the curve. If you’re ready to invest, we’ve laid out 7 steps to buying CRE successfully in today’s market in our latest blog post. Read now: https://lnkd.in/engAv7bV #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREInvestor #CREInvestment

Q1 2025 is almost over! As we head into the final week, you might be wondering: what’s new, and what’s worth watching? ?? Look no further: ?? CRE loan delinquencies hit a 10-year high at 1.57% in Q4 2024, totaling over $47B in delinquent loans. ?? US CRE prices turned positive in January with a 0.3% YoY increase marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. ?? CRE sales show mixed trends with total sales volume dropping 14% YoY in the first month of 2025, driven by a 42% decline in portfolio deals, but with single-asset transactions ticking up 1%. ?? The US government has now canceled 10% of its active federal CRE leases, impacting property owners and service providers nationwide. ?? Fed’s core inflation measure hits 2.6% in January while interest rate cuts remain uncertain. ?? The new administration’s 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect, driving up construction costs, disrupting supply chains, and adding more uncertainty to CRE. ?? US economic activity sees slight growth with the Fed reporting uneven growth across regions, with rising uncertainty over tariffs, labor demand, and inflation. So, there you have it. What other news would you add to this list? #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREMarket #CREInvestor #CREInvestment? #CRENews

250K EMD financed, deal secured! Some opportunities leave no time to think twice. So, when earnest money deposit?is the only thing standing in the way, you’ll want a partner who moves fast. A savvy developer knew this when they set sights on a multifamily property in Missouri. Solid prospect. Great location. $12M on the line. But there was one problem: they needed $250,000 in earnest money on the spot. That’s when they came to us. We quickly funded their deposit, allowing them to get the deal under contract with a 30-day due diligence period in place. When time is tight and the stakes are high, we make sure EMD isn’t what holds you back. If you want us to help you secure your next acquisition by financing the soft deposit like we did for this developer, let’s have a talk: https://lnkd.in/efKc6B_4 #CRE #CREMarket #CommercialRealEstate #CREDevelopers #EMD #EarnestMoneyDeposit #CREFinancing #CREFunding #CREDevelopment? #SoftDeposit

What comes first: the deal or the money? ?? If you’re raising equity for your next CRE investment, experts agree on one thing: the deal comes first. Caleb Hommel and Chuck Sotelo, investors who started building their real estate portfolios without using their own money, put it simply: “If you can find good deals to present to potential equity investors, finding investors becomes a lot easier.” So there you have it. Before you pitch, secure the right deal. But there’s more to raising capital than just this… In our CRE Capital Raising Guide for 2025, we’ve gathered and broken down expert insights to help you succeed this year. In it, you can expect to find: ? How top investors are securing private capital and structuring winning deals in today’s market ? Smart debt strategies (from bridge loans to seller financing) ? What common? financing pitfalls to avoid? that could cost you a deal ? The role of due diligence in securing funding ? How EMD plays a role in closing high-value deals If you haven’t downloaded it yet, you can still access it for free. Just grab your copy now at: https://lnkd.in/erEakJ32 #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RaisingCapital #CREInvestment #DebtFinancing #EquityFunding #RealEstateInvesting #Ebook #CREResource

Hear it from Duckfund’s founder! Anna Kogan’s conversation with Julie Anne Peterson from Zoom at 8 is now available. Watch it to learn how we can help you secure your next CRE acquisition and get the deal under contract quickly with earnest money deposit financing. Find the link in the comments ?? #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREFinancing #CREFunding #CREMarket #EarnestMoneyDeposit

Anna Kogan and Duckfund for Real Estate Investors are transforming how commercial real estate developers secure prime opportunities without tying up capital. ?? In a market where liquidity is everything, DuckFund’s innovative approach to earnest money deposits (EMDs) allows developers to move quickly—without impacting their debt capacity or existing lending relationships. “We’ve structured our offering as a service product, not a loan,” says Kogan. “This means developers can access the capital they need for EMDs without affecting their lending relationships. We want to empower developers to focus on deals, not liquidity constraints.” ???? ?? Not a Loan, But a Service – DuckFund’s model funds EMDs without affecting debt capacity or lending relationships. ?? Speed Wins Deals – Capital is available within 48 hours, giving developers an edge in competitive markets. ?? Scaling Without Constraints – Developers can pursue multiple projects simultaneously without liquidity bottlenecks. As CRE financing evolves, will alternative capital solutions like this become the new standard? Read more ???? https://lnkd.in/eY2fVjev #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #EarnestMoney #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyDevelopment

Traditional financing isn’t the only way to secure a commercial real estate deal. You know it: rising interest rates, tighter lending conditions, and stricter underwriting, have more than one investor looking for alternatives. One option? Seller financing. In just four years, the number of CRE deals using this method more than doubled, reaching almost $9.3 billion. The reason is simple: seller financing allows buyers to work directly with property owners, bypassing traditional lenders and closing deals faster. But how does it work? What are the benefits? And is it the right fit for your next deal? Check out the doc below for a step-by-step breakdown on seller financing in CRE to see if this might be the best move for you. And for an even more detailed guide, head to our latest blog about what this solution can offer you: https://lnkd.in/ew9i2d34 #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #CREMarket #CREInvestor #CREInvestment #SellerFinancing #CREFinancing #CREFunding?

?? Excited to attend the IMN Middle-Market Multifamily Florida conference on March 19-20, 2025, in Miami, FL! Looking forward to insightful discussions, networking with industry leaders, and exploring new opportunities in the multifamily real estate space. Let’s connect if you plan to be there! https://lnkd.in/d8ZEUHXK #IMN #Multifamily #CRE #Networking #RealEstate

A free resource with the best strategies to raise capital? Say no more! Find out why our new eBook: “Insider Tips for Financing and Raising Capital in Commercial Real Estate” is a must-read: ? What’s inside: proven strategies for securing CRE financing ? Why it matters now: overcoming today’s market challenges ? How we can help: flexible funding to close more deals Download it at no cost in this newsletter edition ?? #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RaisingCapital #CREInvestment #DebtFinancing #EquityFunding #RealEstateInvesting #Ebook #CREResource #FreeeBook