Press & Media
Michael R. Linton — 39-year Florida commercial real estate broker and 1031 strategist — is available for interviews, expert commentary, and analysis on Florida CRE, distressed real estate, 1031 exchanges, and the Florida insurance market.
📞 Media Contact
Direct line for press, journalists, podcasts, and panel inquiries:
About Michael R. Linton
Michael R. Linton — known to clients as Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor with 39+ years of experience closing commercial transactions across the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor and the broader state of Florida. He has built his career on three durable competencies: deep local Florida market expertise across every major CRE asset class; specialized experience in distressed and REO commercial real estate; and white-glove 1031 exchange execution.
Michael leads Linton Global Solutions (the Florida commercial real estate brokerage) and is founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving 500+ banks. He holds NCREA and CREIPS professional designations, is a REALTOR®, and holds Florida Real Estate Broker License #BK703722.
Michael is host of the "Inside 1031 Deal Flow" podcast, where he breaks down 1031 exchange mechanics, IRS rules, and real deal stories for commercial real estate investors.
Credentials & Affiliations
- 📜 Florida Real Estate Broker License BK703722
- 🏆 NCREA — National Commercial Real Estate Advisor
- 🏆 CREIPS — Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist
- 🏆 REALTOR®
- 🦁 Founder & CEO, Linton Global
- 🤖 Founder, Linton Global Technologies (REOMind.ai)
- 🎙️ Host, "Inside 1031 Deal Flow" podcast
- 📍 Based in Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor
Available for Expert Commentary On
Florida Multifamily Market
Class A/B/C cycles, agency lending dynamics, value-add and conversion strategy
Orlando Hospitality
Tourism economy, branded vs independent, distressed hotel opportunities
Industrial Real Estate
Last-mile, I-4 corridor, NeoCity, Lake Mary / Sanford development
Medical Office
Lake Nona Medical City, NNN single-tenant medical, healthcare credit dynamics
Distressed CRE
Note acquisitions, REO, CMBS special servicing, FDIC, bank workouts
1031 Exchanges
Florida tax advantages, DST replacements, multifamily-to-NNN strategies
Florida Insurance Crisis
Carrier withdrawal impact on CRE valuations, cap rates, lender requirements
Construction & Development
Horizon West, NeoCity, Lake Nona expansion, impact fees, entitlement
Quick Facts for Journalists
- 📅 39 years in Florida commercial real estate
- 🏗️ Closed transactions across all major CRE asset classes
- 🏦 Linked to 500+ Florida-active lenders
- 👥 15,000+ accredited investors in network
- 🤖 REOMind.ai: 500+ bank partners, 96% valuation accuracy
- 📞 Direct cell: (312) 612-1031
Sister Properties
📥 Media Assets
High-resolution photos, brand logo, and bio assets available on request — contact mike@lintonglobal.com.
- 🎨 Linton Global lion logo (PNG / SVG)
- 📸 Michael R. Linton headshot (high-res)
- 📄 Approved short bio (150 words)
- 📄 Long bio (400 words)
- 🎙️ "Inside 1031 Deal Flow" podcast cover art
For Interview & Quote Requests
Direct cell — fastest path. Michael personally responds to media inquiries.
📞 (312) 612-1031 mike@lintonglobal.com