Why are RIAs considering more real estate private credit in portfolios?

Real estate private credit offers investors high yield potential, superior risk-adjusted returns and diversification benefits. These realties and the markets have recently pushed independent advisors to increase their allocation to private credit funds.

Other reasons for investing in private credit includes long-term investment horizons and client demand. 

Advantages for Advisors

Offering alternative investments, including real estate private credit funds such as Red Tower Capital’s RTC VI, allows advisors to:

  • Differentiate their practice from their competitors.
  • Attract high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
  • Consolidate and retain assets under management.
Advantages to their Investors

Non-correlated High Yield Returns: RTC VI, RTC’s real estate private credit fund, is designed to generate relatively high returns that are not highly correlated with stocks and bonds.

Current Income: The underlying securities are real estate loans with payments due monthly. RTC VI and its predecessor fund have generated and distributed 9+% per year to investors for 11+ years and counting.

Asset backed security and capital preservation: Loans are secured by real estate as collateral. In the event of a borrower’s default, the properties can be foreclosed on and sold to return principal and unpaid interest. This compares well to other investments that don’t have strong collateral.

Why Invest with Red Tower Capital

Red Tower Capital, Inc is an independent real estate lending and investment firm whose managers have 60+ years of combined industry experience. This powers our approach to bridge lending and carefully managing capital that has been entrusted to our care. RTC has an enviable track record delivering solid returns to investors backed up by third party audits.

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RIA FAQs

How does the fund manager get compensated?

Different funds are structured in similar but different ways. For many mortgage funds, it is common for managers to receive loan fees paid by the borrowers (not fund investors). Also, it is typical that there is an asset management fee and some portion of the yield after a certain 'preferred return' is paid to investors. These are more completely spelled out in the fund's Operating Agreement and PPM. Please review those for details.

How much should I allocate to private credit within a client’s portfolio?

There is no universal allocation that is appropriate for all clients. Many advisors reference a diversified portfolio framework that allocates approximately 20% to alternatives, with private credit often comprising 30%–50% of that alternatives allocation. Final allocation decisions should be based on each client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon, as determined by the advisor.

How do redemption windows and lock-up periods impact client suitability?

RTC VI has an initial 12-month lock-up period during which investor capital is not eligible for redemption. Following this period, redemption requests are processed quarterly, subject to the fund’s liquidity terms and governing documents. This structure is designed to support stable portfolio management and disciplined underwriting. The fund is best suited for clients with a long-term investment horizon who do not require near-term liquidity.

How do fund managers mitigate risk?

Risk mitigation is a core component of RTC VI’s investment strategy. The fund focuses on senior position loans with conservative loan-to-value ratios, comprehensive borrower and sponsor due diligence, and disciplined underwriting standards. Investments are diversified across borrowers and properties, with ongoing asset monitoring throughout the life of each loan. RTC VI lends primarily on California real estate, a market in which the firm lives and operates, allowing it to leverage deep local knowledge of submarkets, regulatory frameworks, and sponsor behavior. This localized, hands-on approach is intended to prioritize capital preservation while generating consistent income.

What is the fund manager's track record?

Red Tower Capital has a 15-year track record of delivering superior, risk-adjusted returns through its mortgage funds. Supported by 10 years of audited performance, the firm has produced annual returns exceeding 9% since 2015. Across nine real estate debt funds managed to date, Red Tower Capital has never experienced a loss of investor capital. The firm’s current offering, RTC VI, a private Mortgage REIT launched in 2020, is open to new investors.

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