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.