12 April, 2020

Enhancing Property Management

Once you understand the economics and time value of professional commercial property management, your income stream becomes more stable and your life becomes less challenged. In the commercial property management world, there must be a culture of dedication on multifaced levels in order for a property to thrive financially.   Certain practices and procedures need to be implemented based on Owner’s goals then tailored to each location.  Most Owners who purchase properties solely for investment purposes are unaware of these means.  The fact is, there is so much more involved when managing commercial properties than simply collecting rent, paying a few bills, and watching the calendar for renewals.

McLain Commercial Real Estate was established over forty (40) years ago and is highly knowledgeable in all facets of commercial real estate.  Our team of experienced property managers enables the firm to offer first — class, professional property management.  

Now leading the effort in this office are David Evans and Gabrielle Garrett, RPA, CPM, who brings great talent, experience, and knowledge to McLain Commercial Real Estate.  Gabrielle joined our team in 2017 has over 20 years in commercial property management with her experience obtained in major metropolitan areas nationwide.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and achieved the Certified Property Manager (CPM) disignation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). She served on the Executive Board of Directors for the IREM Alabama Chapter 43 for four (4) years and in 2012, Gabrielle recieved the Certified Property Manager of the Year award. She also served on the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Board of Directors. 

Gabrielle has managed portfolios of properties of up to 1,400,000 square feet and is highly skilled in interacting with owners, contractors and tenants, preparing and reconciling budgets, as well as managing capital expense projects. 

 We invite you to understand our program and how it can greatly benefit you, your income stream, and your time. It takes a certain orientation toward life to be a superior, commercial property   manager.  Gabrielle and David have those skill sets and would welcome an opportunity to discuss your property managment needs.