As the Trump administration actively works to streamline federal operations, its ambitious efforts to divest surplus property holdings present new buying opportunities for commercial real estate investors and developers. This guide provides an overview of the purchasing process and some of the challenges these acquisitions present, providing essential insights for navigating this unique market.

Market Context and Policy Developments

Federal buildings have been in the news a lot lately. This past March, the Trump administration published a list of more than 400 federal properties that it has designated for disposition, including more than 100 properties in the DC metropolitan area. Hours later, the administration deleted the list entirely. Despite its chaotic approach to the sale of feder

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