Your attorney is a key player in helping you close on any real estate deal.
But the right commercial real estate attorney truly cares about you and your success. They are willing to educate you on aspects of the law you might not know and navigate problems that arise along the way.
Kyle Swafford is the founder of Swafford Law, a commercial real estate law firm that represents clients in syndications, tax considerations for investors, join ventures and commercial lending.
Kyle has a wealth of experience in tax law, commercial real estate law and securities compliance, working as an International Tax Consultant at Deloitte prior to building his own firm.
On this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, we’re sharing Kyle’s conversation with Garrett Lynch on real estate law at Deal Maker Live 2024.
Kyle explains what inspired his transition from tax law to real estate and how he streamlines the process of closing on a multifamily deal.
Listen in for Kyle’s insight on distress in the current commercial market and learn how a good attorney can help you avoid mistakes and get your next deal across the finish line!
Key Takeaways
How Kyle got into real estate law
- Laid off from tax law job during COVID
- Shifted to real estate and loves it
What inspired Kyle to start his own firm
- Encouraged by clients met at DML 2022
- Started getting into real estate himself
Kyle’s role in a real estate transaction
- Educate new investors to avoid mistakes
- Button up everything in our control
- Navigate stressors out of our control at close
How Kyle streamlined the process of closing a deal
- Learn timeline and players involved
- Documents complete full week before close
Kyle’s insight on distress in the commercial market
- Caused by insurance and interest rate hikes
- Potential lawsuits against syndicators
What Kyle sees in the commercial market now
- Slight downward tick in acquisitions
- More deals terminate in due diligence
- More GPs exercise conversion rights
Connect with Kyle Swafford
Email: [email protected]
Office: 404-532-9531
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