Kevin M. Levine is the Executive Vice President, Partner, and Co-Founder of Peak 1031 Exchange, a prominent nationwide tax-deferred exchange qualified intermediary founded in 2003. He has played a crucial role in establishing the company as a trusted authority in 1031 exchange transactions, overseeing tens of thousands of successful exchanges. Kevin's expertise is well-recognized, with features in publications like L.A. Direct and contributions to national real estate investment magazines. Under his leadership, Peak 1031 Exchange has been consistently recognized as one of California's top ten 1031 exchange companies in 2019 and 2021. He is actively involved in industry organizations, holding memberships in the Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) and serving as a Board Member for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). Prior to co-founding Peak 1031 Exchange, Kevin gained financial experience at Merrill Lynch and as a bank examiner for the State of California. He specializes in complex 1031 exchange transactions, including reverse exchanges and build-to-suit arrangements. Kevin holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
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