Want to understand how hard money lending, private credit, and alternative financing are shaping today’s real estate market? In this episode of Broker’s Blueprint, Nick Giganti and Martino Picariello sit down with Chris Tereo, co-founder of iFund Cities, the #1 institutional hard money lender in Philadelphia.
Chris breaks down how real estate investors, brokers, and developers can leverage private lending to fund fix-and-flips, rental properties, new construction, and large-scale developments. We also dive into the future of real estate lending, how interest rates are shifting, and why institutional lenders are flooding the market with capital.
📈 Key Takeaways:
✅ What hard money loans are and how they compare to traditional bank financing
✅ How private credit funds work and why they’re reshaping real estate investing
✅ The best financing strategies for fix-and-flip, BRRRR, and new construction projects
✅ How top investors build relationships with lenders to scale faster
✅ The secrets to structuring deals for maximum leverage and cash flow
✅ Why institutional capital is driving more loan products and better rates for investors
🎙️ Whether you’re a real estate investor, developer, or agent, this episode is packed with expert-level insights to help you secure capital, structure deals, and grow your real estate portfolio.
Connect With Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-tereo-8b0612106/
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Learn more at iFundCities.com.
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