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Fortress Investment Group’s David Hammerman on private wealth gaining greater access to institutional-quality real estate
Research - AUGUST 17, 2026

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Fortress Investment Group’s David Hammerman on private wealth gaining greater access to institutional-quality real estate

by Andrea Zander

The growth of private wealth in commercial real estate reflects a broader expansion of access to investment strategies once reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth investors. In an exclusive interview with IREI, David Hammerman, COO of real estate equity at Fortress Investment Group, discusses how private investors are gaining access to institutional-quality commercial real estate, the structural advantages private capital may have in the current market and the growing role of Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs).

Recently, Fortress Investment Group has released its 2026 Mid-Year Outlook.

What strategies are private investors using to access commercial real estate today, and why are those approaches particularly attractive in the current market

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