Expert Real Estate Capital Advisory Services

Stirling Capital Group helps real estate investors, developers, and business owners access customized capital solutions when traditional lending is too restrictive or too slow. Through relationships with over sixty private lending sources, the team supports debt, equity, bridge, construction, acquisition, refinance, and sale-leaseback strategies designed to move complex real estate opportunities forward with confidence.

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Our Real Estate Capital Advisory Services

Customized real estate debt, equity, bridge, construction, and investment financing solutions for complex capital needs.

CRE Financing

Access strategic debt solutions for acquisitions, refinancing, owner-occupied properties, bridge needs, CMBS options, SBA real estate financing, tenant improvements, and value-add repositioning across many commercial property types.

Development Capital

Secure project capital for land acquisition, construction, mezzanine needs, stabilization, and long-term refinancing, with guidance across development phases and projects from $5 million to $500 million and beyond.

Equity Access

Explore equity capital through institutional and private equity relationships, including joint venture equity, preferred equity, or added project capital for qualified development and growth opportunities.

Sale-Leasebacks

Unlock capital tied up in commercial property while continuing to operate from the same location, improving liquidity, reducing ownership responsibilities, and supporting expansion, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Rental Financing

Finance single-family rentals, condos, townhomes, two-to-four-unit properties, multifamily assets, and new rental construction using DSCR, portfolio, bridge, renovation, or cash-out refinance structures.

Fix-and-Flip

Support acquisition, renovation, repositioning, and resale of investment properties with short-term bridge financing, rehab funding, draw schedules, ARV-based structures, and lines of credit for active investors.

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Our Real Estate Capital Advisory Process

Review the Opportunity and Goals

The process begins with a free consultation focused on your asset, business plan, timeline, capital requirement, existing debt, equity position, and intended exit strategy. This creates a clear view of the opportunity before approaching funding sources.

Pre-Underwrite the Capital Request

Match With Capital Sources

Compare Terms and Structures

Support Origination Through Closing

The Stirling Advantage

Why Choose Stirling Capital Group?

Stirling Capital Group helps clients compare capital options with clarity, speed, and strategic lender access.

Broad Access

Access over sixty private lending sources across multiple commercial financing categories.

Pre-Underwriting

Authorized to pre-qualify, pre-underwrite, and originate loans for suitable borrowers.

Flexible Options

Evaluate debt, equity, bridge, SBA, CMBS, and specialty structures beyond one credit box.

Timely Execution

Fast-moving guidance helps clients pursue competitive acquisitions and time-sensitive real estate opportunities.

Meet The Advisory Team

Strategic capital guidance led by experienced commercial finance advisors.

Portrait of Robert Gittings, Managing Partner at Stirling Capital Group

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 is capital advisory in real estate?

Capital advisory in real estate is the process of helping investors, developers, and property owners identify, structure, and secure appropriate funding for a transaction or project. This can include senior debt, bridge loans, construction financing, preferred equity, joint venture equity, sale-leasebacks, refinancing, or recapitalization. Stirling Capital Group evaluates the opportunity and connects qualified clients with suitable private lending and equity sources.

How much does a real estate advisor cost?

What types of real estate projects can you help finance?

What is the difference between debt and equity capital?

Can you help if a traditional bank declined my request?

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Where does Stirling Capital Group provide advisory services?

Still Evaluating Financing Options?

Get clear guidance before choosing a capital path.

Trusted Capital Access

Awards and Recognition

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Private Lending Network

Access to broad private capital relationships.

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Origination Authorized

Authorized loan pre-qualification and origination support.

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Capital Solutions

Capital access across debt and equity structures.

Discuss Your Capital Strategy

Tell us about your real estate project, capital requirement, timeline, and current financing status. Our team will review the opportunity and guide you toward suitable debt or equity options.

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.