ProTrade Garages – Development Consulting Services

Thinking about developing your own contractor garage project or similar commercial real estate investment?

The path from idea to stabilized investment can be complex — from planning and permitting to financing, construction, and leasing. That’s where ProTrade Garages™ comes in. We offer consulting services to guide you through the process, helping you avoid costly mistakes while building long-term wealth through commercial real estate development.

Our consulting services are customized to each project, with fees structured around project milestones.

Our Services

Planning

• Evaluate supply and demand, pricing, and market dynamics with support from local CRE data and brokers.

• Advise on site selection and project feasibility.

• Develop preliminary site plans and layouts for prospective sites.

• Support responses to municipalities and coordinate with design professionals.

Permitting

• Review civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and landscaping plans, offering practical recommendations.

• Provide input on design considerations: unit mix, layout, building materials, insulation, garage doors, finishes, parking, and amenities (water, power, climate control, etc.).

• Assist in educating municipalities unfamiliar with the contractor garage concept.

• Review planning and construction documentation.

Syndication & Financing

• Provide a pro forma template to support investor and lender discussions.

• Advise on presenting the concept to investors and raising capital.

• Assist with feasibility analysis and lender presentations to secure financing.

Construction

• Explain the bidding process and contractor selection.

• Provide guidance during construction to address inevitable challenges.

• Supply AIA draw request templates and explain the construction draw process.

• Advise on insurance certificates, lien waivers, and risk management.

• Help identify and avoid common pitfalls in construction.

Stabilization & Management

• Provide a lease template and guidance on leasing and marketing.

• Supply a rent roll template and explain accounting for self-management.

• Recommend systems and tools to minimize management workload (e.g., ACH rent collection, turnover tools, etc.).

Site Visits (Optional)

• Available for additional fees to cover travel, lodging, and related expenses.

Important Notes

• All advice is provided as recommendations only. The client maintains full responsibility for project decisions.

• ProTrade Garages does not act as a general contractor. Clients must hire or serve as their own GC and manage subcontractors.