IREI Q&A: A case for investing in real estate debt today

This article first appeared in IREI Newsline.

As traditional lenders step back, the real estate debt market is opening up new avenues for institutional investors. In a recent Q&A with IREI, LaSalle’s Jen Wichmann, Senior Strategist and SVP of Research and Strategy, discusses the evolving landscape of real estate debt investments. From long-term trends and current market opportunities to the benefits of stable cash flow and downside protection, Wichmann provides insights into the sector.

• Wichmann addresses several key topics relevant to investors considering real estate debt strategies:
• The $1.5 trillion commercial real estate refinancing need in 2024-2025
• How real estate debt offers downside protection and stable cash flows
• Opportunities in the growing European alternative credit market
• Expectations for real estate debt markets in late 2024 and early 2025