Development is a complex process and through our analytical approach, we evaluate each development opportunity in terms of its strategic position in the market, prospective cash flow, long-term sustainability and availability of capital. Our development team has the first-hand experience to guide a project from inception through completion, having had developed over 6.0 million square feet of commercial property. We work in collaboration with government agencies, financial institutions, contractors and architects to execute our vision for each project.
Our brokers are leaders in their respective fields and understand that the transactions we negotiate are at the root of attaining an attractive rate of return on our investments. Our brokerage professionals combine their depth of expertise with a wealth of information in order to strategically identify, target and execute key transactions that will ensure the stable growth of our properties. Our property managers are also critical to this process, helping us to build long-term tenant relationships.
We are accountable to our owners and investors for achieving optimal returns on our real estate investments. Our development, leasing, accounting, property management and asset management teams work in collaboration to report on the performance of the properties held within our portfolio. In the area of financial underwriting we have a broad array of financial resources and relationships. The depth of this network gives us greater leverage to strategically negotiate competitive rates and terms.
Maintaining efficient operations of real estate assets requires a hands-on, full-service approach. Our knowledgeable property management team carefully evaluates and monitors market and property conditions to determine effective strategies for optimizing income potential while controlling operating costs. This diligence is a key component to our overall strategy for growing the value of the portfolio and maintaining the quality of our assets over the long-term.
Maintaining efficient operations of real estate assets requires a hands-on, full-service approach. Our knowledgeable property management team carefully evaluates and monitors market and property conditions to determine effective strategies for optimizing income potential while controlling operating costs. This diligence is a key component to our overall strategy for growing the value of the portfolio and maintaining the quality of our assets over the long-term.