News: Front Section
Posted: September 13, 2012
Ben Gamache 2012
Name: Ben Gamache
Title: Owner
Company: Gamache Properties
Location: 16 Lowell St., Manchester N.H. 03101
Place of birth: Manchester N.H.
Family: 2 boys Justin and Jordan and 2 girls Lauren and Carolyn
College: New Hampshire College (now know as Southern NH University)
First job unrelated to current field: At 16 I learned plumbing from my father who owned a local plumbing business and is where I learned the construction trade.
First job in current field: When I turned 18, I bought my first six family apartment building. Since then I have been purchasing, managing, and renovating residential and commercial real.
What your firm does now and its plan for the future? At one point in time, we had around 1,800 apartment units. Shortly after we sold most of them off, I began to get much more involved in commercial real estate. I currently own and operate 800,000 s/f of industrial, retail, and office space. It is my plan to continue to expand my commercial real estate portfolio.
Hobbies: Skeet shooting, boating, and several other outdoor activities.
Key to success: Determination, hard work, and a little bit of taking chances.
Person you admire (outside of family): President Reagan as he has the power to rally people to succeed.
Tags:
Front Section
MORE FROM Front Section
Newmark negotiates sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.
Boston, MA Newmark has completed the sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq. Newmark co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin and Boston Capital Markets executive vice chairman Edward Maher, vice chairman Matthew Pullen, executive managing director James Tribble,
Quick Hits
Columns and Thought Leadership
Five ways to ruin a Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore
While there is some flexibility when structuring a like-kind exchange, some important requirements must be met. A mistake can ruin your exchange. Here are five mistakes to avoid:
Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz
Coming out of the pandemic, a client with three hotels in Provincetown, Mass., needed ways to let the world know his properties were open for business for the 2021 tourist season.
Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore
Many real estate investors do not understand the specific requirements that must be met to secure the benefits of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. For example, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of the closing date of the relinquished property.
How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul
To say that the effects of COVID-19 has transformed office leasing is an understatement. When COVID-19 was at its peak, office spaces were practically abandoned either through governmental mandates or through actions taken by businesses themselves.