About Us
Ron Zimmerman, President
Drawing on Ron Zimmerman’s 39 years of industry expertise, NetLeaseX Capital helps clients navigate complex real estate structures and financing strategies to make profitable investments, restructure distressed assets, and implement financial workouts in today’s challenging market environment.
Mr. Zimmerman is president of NetLeaseX Capital LLC, an investment banking firm specializing in raising investment capital for real estate investors and developers. He is also a licensed real estate broker in the State of Kentucky. His expertise includes real estate investment, distressed debt acquisition, and capital raising through both debt and equity channels. He has significant expertise in structuring real estate financial transactions, investment analysis, and the restructuring and workout of commercial and consumer loans.
As a national consultant and strategic advisor, Mr. Zimmerman specializes in tiered financing of acquisitions, financial restructurings and leveraged recapitalizations, complex IRC Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange transactions, and net lease financing and sale/leasebacks. He has extensive experience in rescue financing and loan workouts, providing capital solutions for properties facing challenges due to rising interest rates, increasing vacancies, or deferred maintenance.
Mr. Zimmerman has written five articles in prominent industry publications and two whitepapers:
Scotsman Guide (industry publication for commercial real estate lenders):
- “Strategizing with Preferred Equity” (December 2018)
- “Throw Out A Lifeline” (July 2020)
- “Ride To The Rescue” (August 2020)
Famcap.com (leading website for high net worth and family office investors):
- “NetLeaseX Capital Offers Family Offices Direct Access to Rescue Financing Investments in Real Estate” (October 2023)
- “The Power of Stretch Loans for Family Office Investors” (May 2024)
Whitepapers:
- “Using Preferred Equity to Increase Real Estate Investors’ Leverage and Enhance Returns” (Published: September 2020, Updated: October 2024)
- “Senior Participating Preferred: Superior Returns in Commercial Real Estate with Substantially Mitigated Risks” (Published: September 2020, Updated: October 2024)
Mr. Zimmerman graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati College of Business Administration, majoring in Real Estate and Finance. He can be reached at NetLeaseX Capital LLC, 119 East Court Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, (513) 621-1031, or via e-mail at ronz@NetLeaseX.com.