Owners who expand beyond a single asset quickly find that portfolio management requires a higher level of coordination. Maintenance, reporting, and capital planning must be managed not just at the property level, but across the entire portfolio.
For more than 30 years, a residential investor had entrusted GM Properties with the management of their Southern California portfolio. In late 2021, the client approached the firm for assistance with repositioning their holdings for greater stability and cash flow. This led to a multi-phase strategy that ultimately resulted in a full transition into industrial assets through two well-executed 1031 exchanges.
When a longtime property management client approached GM Properties about purchasing a multi-tenant industrial property, using a self-directed IRA, the firm’s seasoned team stepped in to guide the investment from acquisition to exit. The client, a knowledgeable investor seeking to diversify away from stock market volatility, used a $1 million balance in his IRA to acquire a commercial property entirely in cash, complying with IRS rules through a third-party custodian.
SB 415 finalizes and clarifies California’s statewide Warehouse Standards for large logistics facilities. Enacted in October 2025, the bill addresses the inconsistencies and implementation issues within AB 98, the 2024 law that established the state’s first uniform development rules for major logistics projects.
Updating a property with solar energy isn’t just about meeting corporate sustainability goals or long-term operational planning goals — it can also reduce operational costs, increase property value, and improve power reliability. With California offering various state-based incentives, property owners can take advantage of cost-saving programs to make solar installations more financially viable.
Estate planning isn’t just about passing down assets, it’s about ensuring those assets are managed responsibly and in alignment with your long-term wishes. Bringing on a third-party trustee can offer property owners a practical and secure way to protect their income-producing assets, avoid family conflict, and ensure future generations benefit from the work they’ve built.
The following article is based on insights shared by Greenberg Glusker partners Schuyler “Sky” Moore and Michael Wiener during their recent webinar on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025.
For commercial property owners, installing EV charging stations presents a valuable opportunity to enhance property value, attract tenants, and generate additional income. However, navigating the complexities of EV charger types, installation requirements, and potential incentives is crucial to making a smart investment.
As investment goals evolve, many commercial property owners reconsider their involvement in day-to-day operations. For those seeking passive income with reduced landlord responsibilities, net lease investments—including single, double, and triple net leases—offer a flexible solution.
For commercial property owners, installing EV charging stations presents a valuable opportunity to enhance property value, attract tenants, and generate additional income. However, navigating the complexities of EV charger types, installation requirements, and potential incentives is crucial to making a smart investment.