About Allen
Allen specializes in complex sale-leaseback transactions and exit strategy planning for physicians transitioning into retirement. With 18+ years in healthcare real estate, he has helped dozens of physicians successfully monetize their properties while maintaining operational continuity through strategic leaseback arrangements.
Professional Background
As a Managing Partner at CREG Healthcare, Allen has built a reputation as the go-to advisor for physicians seeking to unlock equity from their real estate while continuing to operate their practices. His expertise in structuring sale-leaseback transactions has enabled countless physicians to access the capital embedded in their properties without disrupting their clinical operations.
Allen's comprehensive understanding of physician practice economics, combined with his deep knowledge of institutional investor requirements, allows him to create win-win structures that maximize value for physician sellers while meeting investor return thresholds. His approach to exit strategy planning ensures physicians achieve their financial goals while maintaining flexibility for their practice transition.
Areas of Expertise
Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Structuring complex sale-leaseback deals that maximize physician value
Exit Strategy Planning
Comprehensive planning for physicians transitioning to retirement
Practice Transition Advisory
Guidance on timing, structuring, and executing physician practice transitions
Tax Planning Coordination
Working with tax advisors to optimize 1031 exchanges and minimize tax impact
Why Work with Allen
- Sale-Leaseback Specialist: 75+ successful sale-leaseback transactions, more than any other advisor in the healthcare space
- Physician-Centric Approach: Understands the unique concerns and priorities of practicing physicians
- Exit Planning Expertise: Comprehensive guidance for physicians navigating retirement transitions
- Operational Continuity Focus: Ensures your practice continues without interruption during real estate transactions
- Strategic Partnership: Long-term advisory relationship that extends beyond individual transactions
Notable Transactions
Structured $38M sale-leaseback allowing physician to access equity while maintaining 15-year occupancy
Represented physician group in $45M portfolio sale with phased retirement strategy
Coordinated sale-leaseback with practice sale, maximizing total transaction value
Client Testimonial
"I would highly recommend the CREG | US Healthcare Investment Sales team! We have been working with Andrew and Allen for many years."
Featured Transactions
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