Real Estate Acquisitions, Dispositions & 1031 Exchanges

The firm's real estate practice includes real estate acquisition and disposition transactions, and their financing. Additionally, the firm has experience in structuring both domestic and offshore federal income tax-deferred, like-kind 1031 exchanges in Boca Raton, Florida. Combining real estate knowledge and experience in drafting all types of real-estate-related agreements and the firm's financial acumen, we advise and assist clients at every phase of real estate acquisition and financing, including debt and equity structuring, joint venture formation, due diligence, title insurance, and closing.

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Why Choose Peter for Real Estate & 1031

Prior to law school, Mr. Lindley served as CFO of the South Florida branch of one of the then-largest national real estate services firms in the U.S., overseeing management, leasing, and transactional services for over 3 million square feet of Class A office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. He doesn't just understand real estate law—he's lived the operational, transactional and developmental processes involved from the inside.

Peter P. Lindley

Who This Helps

  • Real estate investors acquiring or disposing of investment properties
  • Developers planning new construction or renovation projects
  • Property owners seeking to defer capital gains through 1031 exchanges
  • Lenders and borrowers in real estate financing transactions
  • Landlords and tenants negotiating commercial leases
  • Foreign nationals investing in U.S. real estate through EB-5 transactions

When You Need This Service

  • You're selling an investment property and want to defer capital gains taxes through a 1031 exchange
  • You need comprehensive legal support for a commercial or residential real estate acquisition
  • You need title examination, insurance, and closing services for a real estate transaction
  • You're a developer who needs entity structuring and financing arrangements for a new project
  • You need help structuring real estate collateralized loans, including HUD financing

How We Help You

Our step-by-step approach ensures thorough, efficient service.

1

Transaction Analysis

We evaluate the legal, financial, and tax dimensions of your real estate transaction to develop a comprehensive strategy.

2

Due Diligence & Title

Comprehensive title searches, surveys, zoning analysis, environmental review, and lien assessments to protect your investment.

3

Contract Negotiation

We draft and negotiate purchase agreements, lease agreements, and financing documents to protect your interests.

4

1031 Exchange Coordination

If applicable, we structure and manage the exchange process, working with qualified intermediaries to ensure strict compliance with timelines and rules.

5

Closing & Post-Closing

We manage all aspects of the closing process, including deed recording, fund transfers, and post-closing compliance matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about real estate & 1031.

Need Help with Real Estate & 1031?

Schedule a free initial phone consultation to discuss your specific situation. Peter will assess your needs and recommend the best path forward.

We typically respond within 24 hours