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How to Fund Commercial Real Estate Without a Bank | Tommy Lester on CDFIs, Capital Stacking & Ownership
If you’re a contractor, real estate investor, or entrepreneur trying to level up — this episode is your cheat code.
Tommy Lester is the Atlanta Market Lead for Capital Impact Partners (a national CDFI) and President of Swann Development Partners. With 25+ years in real estate lending, community development, and commercial investment, he breaks down everything from capital stacking and syndications to how minority contractors can become owners instead of staying stuck in job-to-job cycles.
💡 Learn:
What is a CDFI and why it’s a game-changer
Creative ways to fund your first deal
What’s in the…
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