Commercial Real Estate Finance

Real deals.
Every angle.
No fluff.

I'm Derek Carroll — bridge lending fund manager, former capital markets advisor, and hands-on developer. I've sat in every seat at the CRE table — lender, broker, equity sponsor, operator — and I break down how institutional money actually thinks. Real deals, real numbers, explained for investors at every level.

500+
Deals Underwritten
50+
Deals as Lead Investor
$3B+
of Deals Engaged On
Derek Carroll — CRE Finance Guy
Active Lender & Operator — Not Just a Coach
Credentials & Background
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Cornell University
B.S. Applied Economics & Management
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FINRA Licensed
Series 82 & Series 63
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NY Broker License
Licensed Real Estate Broker, New York State
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50+ Projects
Developer & Self-General Contractor
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Active Lender
Bridge Lending Fund Principal, High Peaks Capital
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Capital Markets
Former Advisor at NorthMarq — Debt & Equity Placement
Who This Is For

Wherever you are in your
real estate journey

Whether you're learning your first deal or managing a portfolio, you'll find content and tools built for how you actually think — not watered-down guru advice.

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New & Growing Investors

You know real estate builds wealth but the finance side feels like a black box. I break down exactly how deals get structured, funded, and underwritten — with real numbers from real deals, explained by someone who's been the lender, the broker, and the operator.

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Aspiring Private Lenders

You have capital to deploy and want to earn 8–12% returns secured by real estate — without being a landlord. Learn how private lending works from someone who runs a bridge lending fund and has been on both sides of hundreds of loan transactions.

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Active Investors & RE Professionals

Brokers, syndicators, operators, and lenders who want to sharpen their underwriting, understand the other side of the table, or get a second set of eyes on a live deal. Peer-level content and consulting from someone doing this work daily.

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Passive Investors & LPs

You're investing in funds, syndications, or individual deals and want to actually understand what you're investing in. Learn how to read a capital stack, evaluate sponsors, and assess deal risk before you write a check.

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Resources & Tools

Built from live deal experience —
not a textbook

Every template, checklist, and model comes directly from the underwriting and deal work I do at High Peaks Capital. These are the same tools I use to evaluate real bridge loans and acquisitions.

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Free Resources

No cost — just join the list

Start with the foundational tools I give every investor. Get the Deal Screening Checklist and the Bridge Lending 101 Guide — two resources that give you a real head start on understanding how deals and lending actually work.

  • Deal Screening Checklist (PDF)
  • Bridge Lending 101 Guide
  • Weekly deal breakdowns via email
Download Free →
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The Course

Coming Soon — join the waitlist

The Private Lender's Playbook — a comprehensive course on how to build passive income through private real estate lending. Learn how to evaluate borrowers, underwrite deals, structure loans, and protect your capital.

  • How private lending works (and how to get started)
  • Lender-side underwriting framework
  • Real deal case studies (anonymized from my pipeline)
  • Risk management and loan structuring
  • All templates and tools included
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Free Downloads

Two tools.
Zero cost.

Start with the two resources I give every investor who's serious about understanding real estate finance from the inside out.

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Deal Screening Checklist — Free PDF

The same framework I use to evaluate every deal that crosses my desk — before I spend more than 60 seconds on it.

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Bridge Lending 101 Guide — Free PDF

How bridge loans actually work — from a lender's perspective. Deal structure, what lenders look for, and how to position yourself on either side of the table.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time. By joining you'll also receive weekly CRE deal breakdowns and investing insights.

From the Blog

Real deals. Real analysis.
Every angle.

Deal breakdowns, underwriting deep dives, lending mechanics, and investing insights — written by someone who's been the lender, the broker, the equity sponsor, and the operator.

Work With Me

Get a second set of eyes
on your deal

You're looking at a real opportunity — an acquisition, a loan, a capital raise — and you want to know if the numbers hold up. I'll get on a call, hear about your deal, and give you the same analysis I'd give if it landed on my desk at High Peaks Capital.

I've underwritten 500+ deals across every property type and capital position — as a lender, a broker, an equity sponsor, and a principal. You're not getting generic advice. You're getting a practitioner who does this work every day.

  • Deal underwriting review and honest feedback
  • Bridge loan structuring and lender strategy
  • Capital stack optimization
  • Acquisition analysis and risk assessment
  • JV equity and preferred equity structuring
  • General CRE finance and investing guidance

Book a Deal Strategy Call

Start Free

Start with a free intro call. I'll hear about your deal and give you my initial take. If you need deeper support, we'll scope it together.


Intro Call — 20 min
Hear about your deal, get my initial take
Free
Deal Review
Full underwriting analysis & recorded walkthrough
$999 $375
DD Support
Hands-on due diligence support over 2–4 weeks
$5,000 $3,250
Book a Free Call →

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For Accredited Investors

Invest
alongside me

I manage a commercial bridge lending fund through High Peaks Capital. If you're an accredited investor interested in passive, secured returns backed by real estate, I'd welcome a conversation about whether our strategy is a fit for your portfolio.

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Links to highpeakscapital.com. Not a solicitation. For accredited investors only.