Buzz Oates

About Buzz Oates

Buzz Oates is a real estate operator. Buzz Oates operates in Des Moines, Iowa, Modesto, California and Reno, Nevada. Its investment focus is on Industrial, Logistics and Standalone Retail.

Founded in 1946 by Marvin “Buzz” Oates, Buzz Oates is a privately held commercial real estate investment, development, and management company headquartered in Sacramento, California. The firm oversees a portfolio of approximately 27 million square feet of industrial, office, and related properties across California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, and Montana. Its integrated platform includes real estate investment, development, construction, property management, and asset management services. Buzz Oates specializes in the development, ownership, and leasing of industrial and office real estate, including distribution centers, warehouses, office parks, and build-to-suit facilities. Since its founding, the company has completed more than 1,000 properties totaling over 100 million square feet and continues to expand its portfolio by adding approximately 2 million square feet of new development and an estimated $250 million in asset value each year. Buzz Oates focuses on industrial and office markets, developing, owning, and leasing distribution facilities, warehouses, office parks, and build-to-suit properties. Over its history the company has developed more than 1,000 properties totaling over 100 million square feet, and it continues to add roughly 2 million square feet and $250 million in value annually.

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