Real Estate Bridge Funds: An Expert Guide To Investing In A Volatile Market

• by Kiplinger

• June 27, 2025

In volatile markets, it’s often the creative investors — not just the conservative ones — who stay ahead. Real estate is no exception.

While many investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for clarity, others are gaining exposure through lesser-known vehicles, such as bridge funds — investment strategies that lend short-term capital to real estate projects and generate potential returns through interest income and fees.

What are bridge funds?

This post originally appeared at Kiplinger.