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Kirkland Capital Group's First CAASA Event
We are pleased to share that we recently participated in our inaugural Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAASA) event, the Family Office Summit, held on April 9-10 at the Toronto Region Board of Trade in Toronto, Canada. This gathering provided us with valuable insights into the Canadian family office landscape and enabled us to connect with industry experts not just from Canada but also from the United States and beyond.
Build Your Own Investment Team with These 6 Networking Tips
In many of my webinars I talk about how investors without large teams and resources still complete effective due diligence and source investment opportunities. One of the aspects I talk about is creating a network around you to help develop resources for yourself. You still need to identify what you are looking to add to your investment portfolio, determine your “non-negotiables” terms, and read the documents but insights from others with varied backgrounds and investment experience can help you catch more issues and benefit from people’s extended network.
Deep Dive Into Asset-Backed Funds
What are asset-backed funds? Our Chief Investment Officer, Chris Carsley, was part of a panel that did a deep dive into asset-backed funds. He was with Michael Flight, co-founder of Liberty Real Estate Fund, and hosted by Patrick Grimes of Passive Investment Mastery. They discussed the ins and outs of investing in asset-backed funds. They also discussed funds dealing with private debt, private equity, and even funds in the exciting world of blockchain in real estate.
Rocket Dollar Performance Assessment Like A Pro
Most individuals tend to evaluate the quality of investments based solely on their performance numbers. However, performance returns are merely the starting point that should prompt further inquiries. In a recent discussion on Rocket Dollar, Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer at Kirkland Capital Group, shared insights on how professionals assess investment performance. This will empower investors to pose relevant queries in order to make well-informed investment choices.
Diving Deeper - Due Diligence in the World of Alternative Investments
Understanding due diligence goes beyond knowing what’s going on. You have to be willing to do the work no matter how mundane it is and be willing to take the time to ensure your investment and investors are in good hands.
Join Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer at Kirkland Capital Group, on another episode of the Purpose-Driven Wealth podcast, with Mo Bina. In this second episode of a two-part series on the Purpose-Driven Wealth podcast, Mo Bina welcomes back Chris in a continuation of their discussion on due diligence in alternative investments. Diving deeper, they discuss specific areas to focus on, inefficiencies, repeatability, and risk management, to name a few.
The Importance of Consistent and Stable Returns in Fixed Income Investments
In the vast landscape of investment options, income funds have carved out a significant niche for themselves. Designed to provide a steady income stream to investors, these funds are often comprised of a variety of income-generating assets such as bonds, dividend-paying stocks, and real estate related investments. They play a crucial role in a well-diversified portfolio, particularly for those investors seeking regular income, or those looking for a more conservative investment strategy.
The Unbankable Deal: A Conversation with Malcolm Turner
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Malcolm Turner, the CEO and President of Castle Commercial Capital. He is a pillar in Detroit and has done numerous deals with us at Kirkland Capital Group. He is also an author of the book, Financing the Unbankable Deal: How to Buy Commercial Real Estate with the Bridge Loan Investor Success Strategy. In this fireside chat, we talk about his background, how he started his company, why a lot of investors are looking at Detroit, what are the trends he is seeing in real estate, his strategies when looking at real estate, and a lot more. You wouldn’t want to miss this video!
Due Diligence in the World of Alternative Investments
Due diligence is the most important aspect of making an investment. Though an institutional level investment firm has a massive system for making sure everything checks out, it pays to know how these things are going from the perspective of an expert.
Join Chris in this episode of the Purpose-Driven Wealth podcast with Mo Bina. This is a must-see, must-listen episode for aspiring investors, as well as those who have already established themselves in investing. Learn about the importance of due diligence, and how pros like Chris get it done the right way.
Sense Financial Alternative Due Diligence
Have you ever wondered how to invest in alternative assets like hedge funds, private credit or commercial real estate? If so, you’re not alone. Many investors are looking for ways to diversify their portfolio and generate higher returns outside of traditional investments. But how do you evaluate these opportunities? Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer, joins Sense Financial for another webinar. He talks about how to perform alternative investment due diligence that is applicable to different types of funds or investments.
Altigo Beyond Real Estate - Private Credit
When discussing real estate, most people first think of equity real estate transactions in single family, multi-family or public REITs. However, a significant part of this transaction actually involves credit, either a bank or a non-bank lender. In a webinar called "Beyond Real Estate" by Altigo, they invited Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer, to join a panel discussion about alternatives to equity in real estate.
Private Credit: Unlocking Profitable Investment Opportunities
Private credit, a form of credit extended by asset managers to corporate and individual borrowers, has emerged as a high-performing alternative investment in recent years. Preqin estimates that the private credit market has grown from $250 billion in 2010 to $1.4 trillion in 2023. J.P. Morgan recently published an article entitled, “Can Private Credit Continue to Perform?”. It's worth taking a closer look at the key points in this article and see how they connect with our strategy at Kirkland Capital Group (KCG).
Quest Trust Performance Assessment Like A Pro
Learn how to measure, attribute, analyze, and compare the performance of different funds and alternative investment opportunities. Watch this webinar by Kirkland Capital Group's Chief Investment Officer, Chris Carsley.
Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure in Judicial Foreclosure States: What Options Does a Lender Have?
At Kirkland Capital Group, we carefully review every loan through our due diligence process. Most loans that are submitted do not meet our standards. However, despite our proactive approach, there is still a possibility of foreclosure or property takeover. Our main priority throughout the entire process, including due diligence, loan servicing, and, if needed, foreclosure or property takeover, is to protect investor principal.
Identifying Market Inefficiencies and Manager Edge
Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer, joins Rocket Dollar for another webinar. He talks about how to identify market inefficiencies to develop an edge that can consistently generate excess returns and more importantly, is repeatable. To understand the concepts better, he uses KCG as an example to identify the market inefficiencies we are targeting and how we are able to build our edge and ultimately help define our strategy.
How to perform due diligence like a pro?
Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer, joins IRA Club for another webinar. He talks about how to perform due diligence like a pro with insights from industry professionals on their non-negotiables when evaluating an investment opportunity. If you want to level up your investment due diligence, you should not miss this video!
PeerStreet Lending Platform Failure
This has been a tough and unexpected market for many in private lending. When cheap capital dries up, operations that are not sound and are run by inexperienced management are sure to fail. Recently, PeerStreet, a Fintech platform offering private debt for real estate, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. They claimed to be the "first accessible distressed-debt investment platform," but their portfolio consisted of many other forms of loans. They acted as a broker, sourcing loans and matching them with lenders and investors on their platform, and maintained servicing in-house.
The Triple Net Return (NNN): Measuring your investment return in an inflationary environment
Most investors haven’t had to deal with the impact of inflation on their investment returns. Looking at the triple net of investment (NNN) returns will give you a better return profile on your investments.
Investor Interview: Prashant Sharma
Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer, had a very candid conversation with Prashant ranging from his background and experience as a Microsoft executive, to his current investment thesis and a lot more.
Kirkland Capital Group and Concreit Fireside Chat
Navigating today’s market can seem daunting to many investors. The rising interest rates, inflation, and general uncertainty of what will happen in the coming months or years have created doubt and fear among investors.
The Banking Collapse and the Impact on Private Lending
The recent banking collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Credit Suisse has impacted individuals, institutions, and industries and the effects will continue to be felt in the coming years.
Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer, and Brock Freeman, our Chief Operating Officer at Kirkland Capital Group, join Left Field Investors during their Scouting Report call to talk about the recent banking collapse and the impact it has had on the private lending space and what can investors do to help mitigate risks to take advantage of the opportunities that have been created recently.