About us

Jeff Cichocki is a seasoned capital strategist, private money lender, and real estate investor with more than two decades of hands-on experience structuring and funding complex real estate and business transactions. Over the course of his career, Jeff has participated in over 2,000 transactions across residential, commercial, and business acquisition verticals—often applying unconventional strategies to generate reliable, real-world results.

As the founder of Best REI Funding, owner of Alpha Lending LLC, and former fund manager at Aved Financial Group, Jeff has deployed and managed more than $100 million in private capital. He has worked closely with real estate operators, private equity partners, and business owners to help them scale, exit, or acquire with strategic confidence. From subject-to and lease option deals to multi-asset acquisitions and portfolio financing, Jeff brings deep operational fluency and creative foresight to every deal.

A trusted advisor to investors and entrepreneurs alike, Jeff is known for cutting through the noise with calm clarity and actionable insight. His ability to see opportunity where others see roadblocks has made him a go-to resource for clients navigating complex funding challenges. Whether coaching investors through their first deal or leading funding for multi-million-dollar transactions, Jeff’s focus remains constant: to structure smart capital solutions that hold up in the real world.