Case Studies & Deal Results

The Result

MaxLife Commercial sold two adjoining commercial condo units, Suites 110 and 112 at 3720 Curtis Boulevard in Cocoa, Florida, for $175,000, closing on September 29, 2025. The former pizza restaurant sits in the Horizon Commons Shopping Center and was bought by an owner-user who planned to convert it into a pharmacy. Ryan Solberg acted as transaction broker for both the seller and the buyer.

The Challenge

A single-tenant AutoZone on Orlando's busy Goldenrod corridor came to market in a higher-rate environment. Selling a net-lease asset in that environment comes down to two things: pricing it to where the market actually clears, and putting it in front of the right buyer pool. Price it on hope and it sits for months; market it poorly and buyer confidence erodes.

Our Strategy

MaxLife Commercial listed the property and acted as transaction broker for both the seller and the buyer. The marketing package included professional drone and HDR photography, a detailed offering memorandum, and outreach to the national net-lease buyer pool plus our own direct investor network, positioned on the property's strengths: an investment-grade tenant, an absolute-NNN lease, and a hard-corner Goldenrod location. The buyer was a licensed principal investor, and price and terms were worked out directly between the parties.

The Result

The buyer's opening all-cash offer was $857,000. The sale closed at $950,000 — a 6.37% cap rate on $60,500 NOI, about $93,000 (11%) above that opening offer. It closed fast and clean, with no retrades. The buyer acquired a desirable, investment-grade AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) they're holding for long-term income.

The Challenge

An out-of-state investor was looking to deploy capital into Central Florida commercial real estate but had no local market knowledge. They needed a partner who could identify undervalued assets with near-term upside and manage the acquisition process from sourcing through closing.

Our Strategy

Conducted a targeted search for below-market retail properties in high-growth corridors. Identified a multi-tenant strip center with below-market rents and strong tenant mix. Negotiated a purchase price 8% below asking based on deferred maintenance items, then coordinated repairs to justify rent increases at lease renewal.

The Result

The investor acquired the property at a 6.9% cap rate. Within 12 months, three leases were renewed at market rate, pushing the effective cap rate to 8.2%. The property appraised 15% above purchase price after stabilization.

The Challenge

A developer was looking for commercially zoned land in Brevard County's growth corridor but couldn't find anything suitable on the open market. Competition from national builders was driving up prices on listed parcels.

Our Strategy

Leveraged local relationships and direct outreach to identify an off-market parcel owned by a family trust. Negotiated directly with the trustee, structured a 60-day due diligence period, and coordinated preliminary site planning with the county to confirm development feasibility before closing.

The Result

Secured 6 acres of commercially zoned land at 22% below comparable listed parcels. The developer broke ground on a mixed-use project within 8 months of closing.

The Challenge

A retiring business owner needed to defer a significant capital gains tax liability from the sale of their operating business. They wanted to transition into passive income through NNN properties but had a tight 1031 exchange timeline and needed to identify replacement properties quickly.

Our Strategy

Pre-screened a pipeline of NNN properties across Central Florida to have options ready when the client's business sale closed. Identified two national credit tenant NNN deals that met the client's return requirements and 1031 timeline. Coordinated with the qualified intermediary to ensure compliance with exchange rules.

The Result

Closed on two NNN properties within the 45-day identification window. The combined portfolio generates stable passive income with zero management responsibilities and deferred the entire capital gains liability.