It's a leading question to ask debt strategists to rate the importance of debt as a real estate investment strategy. However, it’s safe to say they all feel it’s underrated. While debt lacks the upside potential of equity, its secured, asset-backed nature and consistent cash flows make it particularly resilient during market downturns and periods of volatility. With a wave of loan maturities ahead and traditional lenders pulling back, alternative debt funds are poised to capitalize on attractive opportunities, making real estate debt an increasingly valuable component of long-term investment strategy.
To find out more about how debt is defined within real estate investing and experts highlight its role as a stabilizer rather than a return driver, read "Define me" by Alex Frew McMillan in the September 2025
