Private credit is growing rapidly in Australia. Understanding how managers actually operate may matter more than the yield itself. In this episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, Mitchell sits down with Nicole Kidd, CEO of Corval Avenue, to unpack how investors should evaluate real estate private credit managers. As private credit continues to attract capital with double-digit yields, Nicole explains why the manager is effectively part of the asset — and how weak governance, conflicted incentives, or poor reporting can turn an attractive investment into a multi-year workout. The conversation provides a practical framework investors can use to separate disciplined credit operators from opportunistic deal shops. Together they discuss: - The idea that in private credit the manager is part of the asset, with vastly different outcomes possible on identical deals - Weak credit governance as the first major red flag and the role of independent credit committees in serious firms - Short track records and perfect returns as potential signs of cherry-picked performance or untested managers - Misaligned incentives and fee structures that quietly shift returns away from investors - Conflicts across the capital stack when managers operate as lenders, brokers or equity participants - Transparent reporting and honest default disclosure as signals of a disciplined credit operation - Green flags of strong managers, including co-investment, institutional processes and operational depth Resources for this episode Ask a question (select the Investors podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Show partner resources ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds [https://www.globalxetfs.com.au](https://www.globalxetfs.com.au/) Visit TermPlus to learn more https://termplus.com.au/?utm_source=rask&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=investors&utm_term=general&utm_content=youtube_description Rask Resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest We love feedback! https://raskau.typeform.com/to/ZbfHy6IP Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rask.invest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg