Expert Commercial Real Estate Transaction Advisory Services

Stirling Capital Group helps businesses, developers, and investors navigate complex commercial real estate transactions with customized capital strategies. From acquisition and construction financing to sale-leasebacks, refinancing, and equity access, our advisory approach connects qualified opportunities with private lending sources designed for speed, flexibility, and transaction certainty.

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Our Commercial Real Estate Transaction Advisory Services

Advisory and capital access solutions for complex commercial real estate financing, equity, and transaction needs.

CRE Financing

Customized financing for acquisitions, refinancing, owner-occupied properties, bridge needs, CMBS loans, SBA real estate loans, tenant improvements, value-add projects, and stabilized commercial assets.

Construction Capital

Advisory support for land acquisition, construction loans, mezzanine financing, equity capital, and permanent financing across multifamily, hospitality, owner-occupied, and income-producing developments.

Sale-Leaseback Transactions

Guidance for owners seeking to unlock property value, improve liquidity, reduce balance sheet pressure, and continue operating from the same location through leaseback structures.

Equity Capital

Access to joint venture equity, preferred equity, and additional project capital through private lending and equity relationships for qualified development and growth opportunities.

Rental Property Financing

Financing solutions for rental investors, including DSCR-based lending, portfolio financing, bridge loans, renovation funding, cash-out refinance, and long-term fixed-rate options.

Fix Flip Financing

Short-term capital for investors acquiring, renovating, repositioning, and reselling residential investment properties, with potential draw schedules and leverage tied to project metrics.

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Our Commercial Transaction Advisory Process

Review Transaction Goals And Capital Needs

We begin by reviewing the property, borrower profile, capital need, timeline, collateral, and transaction objective. This helps determine whether the opportunity is better suited for conventional debt, bridge financing, SBA options, equity capital, or a specialized private structure.

Pre-Qualify And Structure The Opportunity

Match With Suitable Capital Sources

Coordinate Origination And Lender Review

The Stirling Difference

Why Choose Stirling Capital Group?

Stirling Capital Group brings capital access, transaction insight, and private lending relationships together.

Lender Network

Access over sixty private lending sources across diverse commercial finance categories and collateral types.

Early Review

Authorized pre-qualification and pre-underwriting help position opportunities before formal lender submission.

Flexible Capital

Evaluate debt, equity, bridge, SBA, CMBS, and specialty finance options through one advisor.

Responsive Execution

Fast-moving execution supports competitive acquisitions, refinancing deadlines, and time-sensitive development opportunities.

Meet Our Advisory Team

Experienced guidance for complex capital and real estate transactions.

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Robert Gittings

Managing Partner

Robert Gittings serves as Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group, a Columbus, Ohio-based commercial finance consultancy serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors across the continental United States, major Canadian cities, and Puerto Rico. With access to over sixty private lending sources, Robert leads the firm's consultative approach to identifying and originating customized capital solutions for clients who need flexible alternatives to traditional bank financing. He oversees the pre-qualification, pre-underwriting, and loan origination process, leveraging deep relationships with institutional lenders, private equity groups, and specialty finance sources. Robert is committed to delivering timely, tailored funding solutions that help clients seize competitive acquisition opportunities and drive business growth. His industry-agnostic network and dedication to total client satisfaction make him a trusted strategic partner for businesses at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are commercial real estate transaction advisory services?

Commercial real estate transaction advisory helps borrowers, developers, investors, and business owners evaluate capital options for acquisitions, refinancing, construction, repositioning, sale-leasebacks, and equity needs. Stirling Capital Group reviews the transaction, borrower profile, collateral, repayment path, and timing, then helps match qualified opportunities with private lending or equity sources aligned with the project’s structure.

What types of commercial real estate transactions can you help with?

How does a sale-leaseback transaction work?

Can you help source equity capital for commercial real estate projects?

Where does Stirling Capital Group provide advisory support?

How quickly can commercial real estate financing be arranged?

What information is needed to evaluate a transaction?

Why use advisory services instead of going directly to a bank?

Still Have Transaction Questions?

Get guidance on capital options for your next transaction.

Trusted Capital Access

Awards and Recognition

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Private Lending Network

Access to extensive private lending relationships.

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Pre-Underwriting Authority

Authorized early-stage review for qualified borrowers.

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Debt Equity Access

Capital access across debt and equity structures.

Discuss Your Commercial Real Estate Transaction

Share your transaction details, capital need, timeline, and property type. Our team will review the opportunity and help identify suitable financing or equity pathways.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 614-470-4716. You can also send us a quick email at info@stirlingcg.com.