Real Estate Financing
Financing for acquisitions, renovations, new construction and refinancing, arranged through third-party lending partners.
- Bridge financing
- Fix-and-flip and rehab loans
- Construction financing
- Exit and refinance financing
Real Estate Financing · Capital Advisory
Capital solutions for real estate investors and growing companies.
We arrange fast, reliable financing for real estate investors through third-party lending partners and prepare founders and businesses to raise capital with confidence.
What We Do
Astronaut Capital connects ambitious investors and companies with the capital they need, and with the preparation that makes capital say yes. We bring the same discipline to every engagement: speed, clarity and follow-through.
Our Services
Two ways we help you grow.
Capital Readiness
Investor-grade materials and operational advice for founders and businesses preparing to raise or grow.
- Pitch decks and financial models
- Investor-ready websites
- Operations and cost advisory
- Reorganization and strategic planning
Our Approach
Disciplined, responsive, transparent.
Speed
Loan scenarios reviewed within [24–48] hours.
Fit
We match each project to the lending partner best suited to it.
Clarity
Terms and fees disclosed before you commit.
Relationship
We aim to finance your next project, not only this one.
The Process
From scenario to closing.
Submit your scenario
Share the property, loan amount and timeline.
Review
We assess the deal and identify the right lending partner.
Terms
You receive terms and a clear fee disclosure.
Closing
We coordinate with the lender through to funding.
Who We Serve
Built for builders.
Real Estate Investors
Fix-and-flip, rental and small multifamily investors who need dependable, fast capital.
Developers
Builders undertaking ground-up and major renovation projects.
Founders
Seed and early-stage companies preparing to raise.
Established Businesses
Owners seeking greater efficiency, profitability and a stronger structure.
Have a project in mind? Let’s talk about the capital behind it.
Real Estate Financing
Financing for every stage of your project.
Acquisition, renovation, construction and refinance capital, arranged through third-party lending partners.
Submit a Loan ScenarioLoan Programs
Choose the capital that fits the deal.
Bridge Financing
Short-term capital to acquire or reposition a property quickly.
Typical useFast acquisitions, auctions, gap funding
Term[6–24 months]
Speed[As little as 7–10 days]
Fix-and-Flip and Rehab
Purchase and renovation funding with draws released at each stage.
Typical useValue-add renovation and resale
Term[6–18 months]
Speed[7–14 days]
Construction Financing
Capital for ground-up builds and heavy renovations of residential and small multifamily properties.
Typical useNew construction, major rehab
Term[12–24 months]
Speed[2–4 weeks]
Exit and Refinance
Long-term loans, including DSCR loans, that retire bridge debt and hold stabilized properties for cash flow.
Typical useHolding rentals after renovation
Term[5–30 years]
Speed[3–6 weeks]
Tax Strategy
Keep more of what your properties earn.
We coordinate with partner CPAs to structure transactions with tax efficiency in mind.
Cost segregation
Accelerate eligible depreciation with licensed tax professionals.
Like-kind exchanges
Coordinate 1031 exchange planning with qualified professionals.
Opportunity zones
Evaluate qualifying opportunities with legal and tax advisors.
Astronaut Capital does not provide tax advice. Strategies are coordinated with licensed tax professionals.
A Strong Scenario
What we look for.
Property address and type
Purchase price and estimated value after repairs
Loan amount requested
Renovation or construction budget
Your experience with similar projects
Target closing date
The Process
From scenario to closing.
Submit
Share the deal fundamentals.
Review
We assess fit and lending options.
Terms
Receive terms and fee disclosure.
Closing
We coordinate through funding.
FAQ
Financing questions.
No. Astronaut Capital arranges financing through third-party lending partners.
Investment properties only. Specific eligible property types depend on partner lender guidelines.
[PLACEMENT FEE AND PRICING TO BE PROVIDED.] All fees are disclosed before you commit.
Timing depends on the program, borrower readiness and lender underwriting. Typical timing is shown above and remains subject to partner confirmation.
No. We serve business-purpose investment property transactions only.
[TARGET MARKETS TO BE PROVIDED.]
Tell us about your next deal.
Submit a Loan ScenarioCapital Readiness
Be ready when capital is.
Investor-grade materials and practical operating advice for founders and businesses preparing to raise, grow or restructure.
Book a ConsultationAdvisory
Two focused engagements.
Investor Materials Package
Investors decide in minutes. We rebuild your materials so they make the case clearly, quickly and credibly.
What’s included
- Pitch deck rewritten and redesigned
- Financial model with three-year projections
- One-page executive summary
- Investor-ready website or landing page
- Data room checklist
Who it’s for: seed and early-stage founders preparing to raise.
Start a conversation →Operations Advisory
Stronger operations make a stronger company, and a more valuable one.
What’s included
- Cost and efficiency review
- Technology and software audit
- Organizational structure and reorganization plan
- Profitability improvement roadmap
- Diligence preparation
Who it’s for: owners of established small and mid-sized businesses.
Discuss your business →Engagement Process
Confidential, focused, practical.
Consultation
A confidential conversation about your goals.
Review
We study your materials or operations under NDA.
Build
We deliver the package or plan, typically within [2–4] weeks.
Refine
We revise with you until it is ready for investors or implementation.
Every engagement begins with a mutual non-disclosure agreement. Your materials are used only for your engagement and only with your written consent.
FAQ
Advisory questions.
Most engagements are designed for [2–4] weeks, depending on scope and how quickly source materials are provided.
Advisory work is priced as a flat fee or, where appropriate and documented, equity—never as a percentage of capital raised. [PRICING TO BE PROVIDED.]
We prepare your materials and positioning. Any assistance with investor introductions or fundraising activity is subject to applicable law and counsel approval.
Yes. We can evaluate, restructure and redesign existing materials after an NDA and written consent are in place.
Let’s make your company investor-ready.
Book a ConsultationAbout the Firm
Built on discipline, designed to grow.
Our Story
Astronaut Capital was founded to give real estate investors and growing companies what they most often lack: fast access to the right capital, and the preparation to secure it on good terms.
We start where our clients are. We arrange financing through third-party lending partners and prepare companies to meet investors. Over time, we intend to invest alongside the investors and operators we serve.
To connect ambitious investors and companies with the capital and discipline to build lasting value.
Our Values
How we work.
Integrity
We disclose our role, our fees and our partners plainly.
Speed
Time kills deals; we answer quickly.
Rigor
We underwrite every scenario as if our own capital were at stake.
Partnership
We measure success by repeat relationships.
Looking Ahead
As our relationships grow, Astronaut Capital intends to expand into sponsoring real estate investments and investing its own capital alongside the operators and founders it serves.
Work with a firm that moves at your pace.
Contact UsLeadership
The people behind the capital.
Leadership
Real experience, plainly presented.
Leadership details will be published only after the individuals are confirmed and have agreed to be listed.
JD
Jamel DaCosta
Founder and Managing Partner
Jamel DaCosta is the Founder and Managing Partner of Astronaut Capital, a capital solutions firm that arranges real estate financing through third-party lending partners and prepares founders and businesses to raise capital with confidence.
Jamel is a seasoned finance executive with two decades of leadership spanning Fortune-scale corporations, municipal government, and major public institutions. He has directed budgets exceeding one billion dollars, overseen complex multi-billion-dollar debt structures, and led enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and strategy for organizations employing tens of thousands.
His work has included capital markets execution, grant compliance, and financial stewardship under rigorous public and regulatory scrutiny.
Jamel holds a Professional MBA from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Howard University. He is a Six Sigma Green Belt and serves as Chief Financial Officer of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Contact Jamel →Advisory Board
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Loan Scenario
Tell us about your deal.
We review every scenario within [24–48] hours.
1 · About you2 · The project
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We’ve received your scenario and will respond within [24–48] hours.
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Contact
Start a conversation.
Contact Details
Tell us what you’re building.
Email
[BUSINESS EMAIL]
[BUSINESS EMAIL]
Phone
[PHONE NUMBER]
[PHONE NUMBER]
Location
[CITY, STATE]
[CITY, STATE]
LinkedIn
[LINKEDIN URL]
[LINKEDIN URL]
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A member of our team will respond within one business day.
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Insights
Perspectives on capital and markets.
Latest
Research and perspective.
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Privacy Policy
Last updated October 1, 2026
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Information we collect
We may collect contact details, company information, property and financing details, and the messages you choose to submit. We may also collect limited analytics and cookie data after consent.
How information is used
Information may be used to respond to requests, evaluate financing scenarios with third-party lending partners, manage contacts in our CRM, send service communications and improve the website.
Sharing and retention
Information may be shared with service providers and, with appropriate consent, third-party lending partners. We do not sell personal information. Retention periods and consumer rights must be finalized by counsel.
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Terms of Use
Last updated October 1, 2026
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Informational purpose
Website content is general information only and is not legal, tax, investment or financial advice. Nothing on this website is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.
No commitment to lend
Astronaut Capital is not a direct lender. Submission of a scenario does not constitute approval, a commitment to lend or a guarantee of terms. All loans remain subject to third-party lender underwriting, approval and applicable law.
Website use
Users must provide accurate information and may not misuse the website. Intellectual property, governing law, limitations of liability and dispute terms must be finalized by counsel.
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Disclosures
Last updated October 1, 2026
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Role as arranger
Astronaut Capital arranges financing through third-party lending partners and is not a direct lender. Astronaut Capital may earn a placement or referral fee when a loan closes. Fees are disclosed before commitment.
Loan approval
All loans are subject to lender approval, underwriting, documentation and applicable law. Rates, terms, program availability and closing timelines vary by lender and borrower circumstances.
Licensing
[STATE LICENSING DISCLOSURE, IF REQUIRED.] Astronaut Capital serves business-purpose investment property transactions and does not arrange consumer or owner-occupied residential loans.
No securities offering
Nothing on this website is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. No investment opportunity, deal term or projected return is offered through this website.
Professional advice
Astronaut Capital does not provide legal or tax advice. Tax strategies are coordinated with licensed professionals.