Matthew Gates
Urban Strategist I Commercial Real Estate I Economic Development
- Role
- Founder and CEO at In The Building La
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Gates
I am a community-driven, real estate professional with a mission to create meaningful impact by leveraging a strong foundation in research, underwriting, and acquisition strategy. Working across multiple asset classes over the last decade, I have adopted a results-oriented approach to facilitate complex deals, craft strategic acquisition plans, and enhance value through innovative solutions. Whether collaborating with small business owners or institutional investors, my focus is on delivering actionable insights and strategies that facilitate change, drive growth and optimize outcomes for stakeholders.
Experience
Founder and CEO
Sep 2020 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Digital-media firm focused on economic and real estate development activity in the Greater South Los Angeles and Inglewood submarkets. Provide a wide range of CRE-related services, including the production of original research, deal specific market analysis, community engagement strategies, and educational programs designed to help clients better understand and connect with opportunities throughout the region.
Education
CRE Analyst
Commercial Real Estate
2024 — 2024
REAP LA
Real Estate Associate Program, Commercial Real Estate
2015 — 2015
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), African-American/Black Studies, Economics
2010 — 2014
University of Southern California
Ross Minority Program in Real Estate, Real Estate Development
2015 — 2015
Skills
- Research
- Teamwork
- Social Media
- Teaching
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Powerpoint
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Outlook
- Social Networking
- Time Management
- Community Outreach
- Nonprofits
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- Commercial Real Estate Analysis
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