Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Development & Property Management
Founded in 1991, we have built a reputation as a leader in real estate development, acquisition, and management. Our founders, Jeff Cohen and Steve Rosenthal, bring over 35 and 30 years of industry experience respectively, driving growth while maintaining a commitment to exceptional service. We specialize in multifamily and commercial assets, focusing on cultivating relationships with partners and delivering personalized premium living solutions. Headquartered in Southeastern Michigan, our influence spans key markets including Orlando, Raleigh, Cleveland Metro, and Northern Michigan. Through Rock Management, we provide nationwide property and asset management services, while Rock Equities offers investment opportunities in commercial and consumer-based real estate.Our portfolio includes luxury apartments, student housing, and mixed-use developments, reflecting our dedication to quality craftsmanship and exceptional client experiences. We prioritize hands-on management for daily operations and large-scale renovations, ensuring long-term value for stakeholders. Our expertise extends to urban gaming through Jack Entertainment and Tim Hortons development ventures. Committed to community impact, we actively support nonprofit initiatives in Detroit and beyond. This combination of experience, diverse capabilities, and client-centric approach has established us as a trusted name in the real estate industry.
Services
Property Management
Real Estate Development
Investment Services
Commercial Real Estate
Multifamily Management
Urban Gaming Ventures
Franchise Development
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in multifamily and commercial real estate development.
- Our nationwide presence spans key markets from Michigan to Florida.
- We provide hands-on management for daily operations and large-scale renovations.
- Our portfolio includes luxury apartments, student housing, and mixed-use developments.
- We maintain partnerships in urban gaming and franchise development ventures.
Services
Property Management
Our property management division handles day-to-day operations, financial accounting, marketing, and tenant relations for multifamily communities. We provide hands-on oversight for maintenance, compliance, and performance optimization across commercial and residential portfolios nationwide. With specialized expertise in luxury apartments and mixed-use developments, we ensure long-term value preservation for institutional and private investors.
Real Estate Development
We develop multifamily residences, commercial properties, and mixed-use developments from concept through construction. Our services include land acquisition, zoning approvals, design coordination, and project management for market-rate housing, student accommodations, and urban revitalization projects. Recent work includes historic building adaptive reuse and large-scale community developments across multiple states.
Investment Services
Through Rock Equities, we connect institutional and private buyers with commercial and residential investment opportunities. Our services cover portfolio acquisitions, asset repositioning strategies, and disposition management. We focus on value-add opportunities in urban markets, leveraging 30 years of market insight to identify high-potential properties for long-term appreciation.
Urban Gaming Ventures
Our Jack Entertainment division specializes in casino and racino development across Midwest markets. We handle full lifecycle projects from regulatory compliance and site selection to construction management and operational launch. Past projects include $400M ground-up casinos and major hotel-casino renovations, emphasizing local economic impact and connectivity.
Franchise Development
Through TH Cleveland LLC, we develop Tim Hortons cafes in Northeast Ohio. Our services include site selection, permitting, construction management, and long-term operations for franchise locations. This model combines quick-service restaurant expertise with our real estate development experience to create scalable retail concepts.
People
Jeff Cohen
CEO and Founder
With 35+ years in real estate development, Jeff co-founded Rock Companies and led major projects including NBA franchise ownership and $1B+ in property developments. He serves on multiple nonprofit boards and previously co-owned Quicken Loans.
Steve Rosenthal
Co-Founder
Steve has 30+ years of real estate experience, overseeing $1B+ in developments including Detroit's Brush Park revitalization. He co-founded Jack Entertainment and serves on industry boards, focusing on multifamily housing and urban redevelopment projects.
Questions
What real estate services does Rock Companies offer?
We provide property management, multifamily and commercial development, investment services, urban gaming ventures, and franchise development across multiple states.
How can I schedule a property tour?
Contact our property management team directly through location-specific phone numbers listed on our website.
Which markets does Rock Companies operate in?
We serve Southeastern Michigan, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, and Northern Michigan with nationwide property management capabilities.
What experience does your leadership team have?
Our founders have 30-35 years of real estate experience, including NBA franchise ownership and $1B+ in development projects.
Do you offer student housing options?
Yes, we specialize in student housing developments as part of our multifamily portfolio.
Reviews (2)
Shwn Creates
Nov 02, 2021
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Terrible company. Avoid living on there property cause they will treat You like you are there property and will show you no respect. They dont care for your complaints and they will ignore maintenance request. Then if they dont ignore it they will come in a 72 hr window whenever they feel like it and they will enter your apt wether you like it not without knocking even when your request them not to and then they will tell you your in the wrong. Please avoid them.
Justin Burkard
Feb 17, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
AVOID ANY OF THEIR PROPERTIES LIKE THE PLAGUE
AVOID ANY OF THEIR PROPERTIES LIKE THE PLAGUE
