Real estate credit backed by Los Angeles operators and assets.

Brooktree originates and manages short-to-medium term real estate loans to experienced LA operators—providing secured, income-focused exposure to a market we know street by street.

Non-owner-occupied residential & small multifamily
First-lien, asset-backed credit
LA and select surrounding markets

Fund Snapshot

ACTIVE
Typical Term
6-24 months
Deal Size
$500k - $3M
Focus
Value-Add Residential
Lien Position
1st Lien Senior
Sample Transaction
Highland Park Duplex Rehab
LTV: 65%
Rate: 10.5%
Term: 12 mo
Exit: Sale

Who invests with Brooktree?

We partner with investors seeking secured, cash-flow-focused allocations in a market we understand deeply.

We're a fit if...

  • You are an accredited investor, family office, or RIA seeking secured yield.
  • You are comfortable with illiquidity over a defined horizon (6-24 months).
  • You want exposure to LA infill, small multifamily, and operator-driven value-add projects.

Probably not a fit if...

  • You are a non-accredited investor.
  • You are seeking daily liquidity or index-like diversification.
  • You are looking for crypto or venture-style risk/return profiles.

Specific structures and eligibility are described in our Offering Documents.

Why Brooktree?

We differentiate ourselves through hyper-local focus and hands-on underwriting.

Local focus, local underwriting

Street-level understanding of LA submarkets, operators, and entitlement/construction realities.

What this means

We don't rely on algorithms; we walk the properties.

Operator-first sourcing

Direct relationships with experienced borrowers and brokers; tight feedback loops from live projects.

What this means

Access to off-market deal flow and repeat borrowers.

Disciplined credit box

Conservative leverage, clear exit paths, skepticism baked into underwriting.

What this means

Focus on downside protection and basis.

Alignment with investors

Transparent reporting cadence and straightforward fee structure.

What this means

We treat your capital with the same care as our own.

Investment Strategy

We deploy capital into short-term, secured real estate loans. Our strategy is designed to generate consistent income while prioritizing principal protection through conservative LTVs and first-lien positions.

Risk Management

  • Underwriting discipline & covenants
  • Conservative leverage (Max 75% LTV)
  • Focus on basis and downside scenarios

Asset Focus

Non-owner-occupied residential, small multifamily (2-20 units), and select small mixed-use properties. We avoid ground-up construction on raw land without entitlements.

Geography

Core Los Angeles neighborhoods and defined adjacent markets. We stick to areas with strong demand drivers and liquidity.

Use of Proceeds

Acquisition, rehab/renovation, bridge-to-perm, and construction completion.

Capital Stack

Primarily first-lien senior loans. We maintain a senior position to control the asset in downside scenarios.

Capital Lifecycle

Committed
Deployed
Monitored
Repaid
Recycled

Track Record & Case Studies

Real-world evidence of our underwriting discipline and execution capabilities.

50+
Loans Originated
$40M+
Principal Funded
Acquisition & Rehab

Silver Lake Duplex Rehab

LTV
65%
Term
12 mo
Amount
$1.2M

Funded acquisition and heavy renovation of a duplex in a prime rental market.

Sold at 20% premium
Bridge / Stabilization

West Adams 4-Plex

LTV
70%
Term
18 mo
Amount
$2.4M

Provided bridge financing for a newly constructed 4-plex during lease-up phase.

Refinanced into perm
Construction

Highland Park ADU Add

LTV
60%
Term
12 mo
Amount
$850k

Funded the addition of two ADUs to an existing single-family lot.

Repaid via Refi

Current Offering

We offer accredited investors the opportunity to participate in our secured lending strategy.

  • StructurePooled fund or fractionalized trust deeds available.
  • ObjectiveConsistent income generation and capital preservation.
  • EligibilityAccredited Investors only.

This section is a summary and not an offer. Any offer will be made only through formal Offering Documents.

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How it works

From first contact to distributions.

1

Intro & Fit

We review strategy alignment and confirm accreditation.

2

Review Docs

You receive PPM, subscription docs, and risk factors.

3

Subscription

Commitments and capital contributions are finalized.

4

Deployment

Capital is deployed into secured loans; reporting begins.

5

Distributions

Monthly/Quarterly distributions per the offering terms.

Risk & Alignment

Key Risk Factors

Real estate investing involves risks including market fluctuations, operator execution risk, liquidity constraints, and concentration risk.

Risk Management

We mitigate risk through strict underwriting criteria, conservative leverage (LTV), focus on cost basis, and active loan monitoring.

Alignment

We prioritize alignment through transparent reporting, performance-based fee structures, and clear communication on downside scenarios.

Investor FAQs

Still have questions?

Offering Documents

For qualified, accredited investors who have discussed suitability with us, we provide formal Offering Documents, including the Private Placement Memorandum, Subscription Agreement, and full risk factors.

Investor Portal

Existing investors can view statements, distributions, and underlying loan information in the Investor Portal.