Rhea Stathatos is the co-founder of York Funding, established in 2010, where she has been instrumental in implementing innovative turnaround strategies in the real estate and financing sector. Her leadership is marked by a multifaceted knowledge and forward-thinking approach to development, property repositioning, and the intricate processes of commercial loan restructuring. Rhea’s expertise extends beyond traditional real estate management; she is a seasoned strategist in the financing and acquisitions space, adept at identifying undervalued assets and repositioning them for growth. This unique blend of skills has positioned York Funding as a dynamic force in both real estate investment and Commercial lending.
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Her approach encompasses a comprehensive range of high-value investment opportunities, including emerging markets, comprehensive financial restructuring, and strategic fund management for lending and acquisitions. rehabilitation and development of properties, stabilizing and repositioning efforts, effective loan workouts and restructurings, dispositions, leasing, operations management, and servicing. Under her leadership, York Funding has grown to manage over a hundred properties since 2009, demonstrating Rhea’s profound impact on the market and her ability to navigate complex commercial finance investment landscapes. Prior to establishing York Funding, Rhea started her career with the prestigious Helmsley Spear Inc., overseeing the management of over 2,000 properties nationwide, including prestigious projects for landmark entities such as the Helmsley Hotel, 230 Park Avenue, and the Empire State Building. Her tenure at Carnegie Capital further solidified her reputation in the financial world, where she successfully originated and managed over $3 billion in short-term commercial loans.