Services Overview

ADR manages about 100 commercial income properties - retail, office, and industrial - for more than 65 owners across Southern California, encompassing over approximately 1 million square feet. Roughly two-thirds have been under our management for over a decade, a testament to lasting owner relationships.

Multifamily Property Management - San Fernando Valley & Los Angeles

ADR manages more than 700 residential units across the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and greater Los Angeles area. Additionally, firm principal Douglas Rickard represents a private investment group overseeing 17 mobile home parks totaling over 4,700 spaces throughout California - reflecting the depth and range of our residential management experience.

Industrial Development - Los Angeles & Ventura County

Firm principal Douglas Rickard has personally developed seven industrial buildings in Ventura County - both multi-tenant and single-user - ranging from 15,000 to 74,000 square feet, totaling over 170,000 square feet of developed industrial space. This hands-on development experience informs how ADR approaches asset management and property oversight for our clients.

Construction Management

ADR has supervised the reconstruction of fire and earthquake-damaged properties, managed government-mandated seismic retrofits, and converted underutilized space into income-producing leasable space - including the seismic retrofitting of over 150,000 square feet of industrial space across Southern California.

If you are a property owner in Los Angeles or Southern California, contact us today to discuss how ADR can maximize the performance of your commercial, multifamily, or industrial property. Call us at (818) 715-0965 or reach out online.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What services does ADR offer? ADR provides full-service property management and brokerage for commercial, office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.

Does ADR only manage properties or do they also sell and lease them? Both — ADR operates an in-house brokerage alongside its property management practice, giving owners a single experienced partner for management, leasing, and investment sales.

How large is ADR's managed portfolio? ADR currently manages approximately 100 commercial properties and over 700 multifamily units across Southern California, representing over 1 million square feet and a portfolio valued at over $1 billion.

How long has ADR been in business? ADR Preferred Business Properties was founded in 1979 and has been continuously operating in the Los Angeles market for over 45 years.

Who does ADR work with? ADR works with private property owners, investors, and investment groups across all commercial and multifamily property types — from individual building owners to clients with large portfolios.

How do I get started? Call us at (818) 715-0965 or contact us online. We typically respond the same business day.