Real Estate Investment & Purchase Agreement Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

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Transaction architecture for investors, developers, and private capital operators

Real estate investment is not defined by the purchase price. It is defined by the structure behind the acquisition. The agreement must account for capital, control, contingencies, reimbursement, and exit timing before funds are deployed. When structure is unclear, disputes follow. When risk allocation is assumed rather than drafted, leverage disappears.

At Lebovitz & Lebovitz, P.A., we represent disciplined operators throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania in the deliberate structuring of acquisition agreements, assignment transactions, joint ventures, and ownership entities. Our role is not to generate paperwork. It is to align capital, authority, and exit strategy in a manner that survives lender scrutiny and partner disagreement.

This work frequently intersects with broader Real Estate Law and, when necessary, Real Estate Litigation. Agreements drafted without foresight often become exhibits later. We draft with that reality in mind.

Acquisition and Private Agreements of Sale

We draft and negotiate acquisition agreements for off-market purchases, distressed properties, seller-financed transactions, and capital-backed developments. Clear inspection rights, financing contingencies, default remedies, and assignment provisions are not boilerplate. They are leverage points.

We also draft private agreements of sale between individuals where no broker form is being used, and we review existing contracts prior to execution. When parties rely on informal templates or online forms, material risk often goes unaddressed.

Assignment and Structured Transfers

Assignment rights, double-closing mechanics, and disclosure obligations must be drafted deliberately. Improperly structured assignment provisions can collapse at closing or create exposure between assignor, assignee, and seller. We design these transactions to withstand scrutiny rather than rely on assumption.

Joint Ventures and Capital Alignment

Capital contributions, reimbursement priority, profit splits, management authority, and deadlock provisions must be resolved before capital is deployed. We structure joint venture and equity agreements that address waterfall distributions, capital return sequencing, buy-sell triggers, and exit timing.

Clarity at formation prevents dispute during distribution.

Entity Layering and Liability Control

Single-asset LLCs, holding entities, and layered ownership structures are tools, not formalities. When properly designed, they isolate risk and protect long-term portfolio growth. When neglected, they collapse under pressure.

Exit Planning from the Outset

Refinance, resale, hold, or partner buyout strategies should be reflected in the initial documentation. Agreements drafted without exit consideration frequently require later renegotiation or litigation. Structure at acquisition determines flexibility at exit.