Jason's Blog

It has been a long time!

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:13:51 -0700

ALT Property Management is growing! I was sitting down this December looking at our vacancy list and was thinking to myself that there were plenty of vacancies to hire a second leasing agent. Then January hit and we filled almost 30 units in a month and a half. Needless to say i was stunned from a almost whole page we dropped down to a couple lines.

What were we doing differently?

Advertising has been a very important almost since our conception. I was frustrated with many of the other companies in town that didn't have service after five or took 1 hour lunch breaks so I hired people that I would pay straight commission had a salaried person double check every application and we were off and running. We have been working on streamlining the process as much as you can and feel that we have a pretty good check and balance system in place now. This made it easy for people to know what to expect and took a lot of anxiety out of the leasing process.

Our new phone system allowed people to either contact the agent directly or leave them a voice mail which in turn meant that our receptionist had more time to answer the phone. One of the things that i have found in this new culture of instant gratification is that the first person to answer the phone will get the lead. People do not want to wait and so we removed the waiting. It has taken me by surprise how much this has increased our closing rates.

Our signs have improved as well, I have been a big fan of the corrugated plastic signs and have found a place where I can get them for about 4.95 for single color, but I realized that it didn't have the purpose of the sign highlighted so I changed the FOR RENT to red, now people see it and know what the sign means. With all the advertising congestion of today we can not miss to market to the obvious readers our intent. Make your point clear and legible.

Vacancies are at all all time low and people are looking to move from their foreclosed homes into something comparable. We provide them with quality service. It is high time that we remember what our job is. Tenants are more then inconveniences and many treat them that way. They are our customers and we need to fight to get and to keep them. So ALT is investing in follow up maintenance calls and complete coverage of first time callers. People don't want to leave messages to some voice on a phone they want to talk to people. ALT is up to the challenge are you?

WOW 80 unit income Properties priced below current REO prices

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:19:16 -0700

For all out there looking for a great deal. This is your oppertunity to get into a great business. 80 units through 45 houses priced below current REO prices in the area. The properties are located all arround Muskegon I have a lot of good information about the properties and would be willing to share with you. Please contact me via email at Jason@altpropertymanagement.com or call my cell phone at 616 638 5390.

Just as a tickler these properties take in rent about $32,000.00 a month.

Income Real Estate in Muskegon

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:59:25 -0700

Ok like i said before I was hoping to get out and take some pictures of some income real estate. Well I did and here they are.

View Album

Get your own

These are not my listings, I have merely previewed them for your benifit. Please call me if you have any questions. -Jason (616) 638 5390

Muskegon Foreclosures

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:57:05 -0700

Just wanted to let everyone know that we have launched a new website, we are currently updating the site and have had great feedback. As a Property Management Company and Real Estate office we are uniquely able to provide the service that out of town and out of state investors need purchase and cash flow properties.

There are some exciting new properties that are coming on the market and I am going out to preview some this afternoon. Hope the weather holds, but then look for a video outlining some new foreclosures in the Muskegon area:

Check out our website at http://www.muskegonforeclosures.com/

Muskegon is growing.

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:22:35 -0700

There are different reasons why cities grow. Increase in jobs being one of the biggest. For the real estate invostor however there are issues that I think are also noteworthy. I think that this next article is noteworthy:

http://www.associatedegree.co.cc/%E2%80%A2-baker-colleges-signing-class-sees-rise-in-numbers-muskegon-chronicle-mlivecom/

Baker college is one of our biggest and fastest growing colleges here in town. The addition of their new culinary arts school is going to create a new need for affordable family housing in the Muskegon area. Muskegon is growing and has more to offer then just jobs. Muskegon is a beachtown that has yet to realize it's fullest potential. Come and join us out here by the Lakeshore where properties are still selling for $15,000.

-Jason Dolinski

ALT Property Management seeks to increase curb appeal

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:37:10 -0700

March 30, 2009

ALT Property Management in desire to beatify Muskegon and improve curb appeal is planting 5000 daffodils and tulips around various properties in Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and Muskegon TWP.

ALT Property Management has been in business for just over a year and has seen a huge amount of possibilities in creating a positive national image of Muskegon. In desire to promote street appeal they have chosen to plant 5000 daffodils and tulips on various properties that they manage. “People just want to feel good about where they live and flowers are an easy way to improve the street appeal of your home” said Dave Medendorp one of the managers of ALT Property Management.

ALT Property Management hopes that it will encourage other Landlords and Homeowners to improve the look of their homes by planting flowers. Individuals have the ability to improve individual pride in their living areas by simply adding some beauty. Muskegon is a growing city and improving its appearance is easier then people think.

Jason Dolinski
ALT Property Management, LLC
Property Manager, REALTOR®
Jason@altpropertymanagement.com
616.638.5390

It has been a while

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:30:38 -0700

Active Rain,

You have provided me with a good amount of leads and have created an outlet for advertising, how come I have left you then? Is it difficult to feed the machine that has given me so much? From my meager start to where we are at today I could not have asked for more and you Active Rain have made that possible.

I love the easy way i can gain SEO credibility by simply using the correct tags. My blog post have generated much business for me.

There is education that would take many lifetimes to receive within the pages of many of the members. There are always people interested in helping and I have found that many of my questions have been eagerly answerd. I miss Active Rain and my plans are to restart my feeding of the machine.

From the bottom of my keyboard,

Thank you Active Rain

Sincerely

Jason Dolinski

www.altpropertymanagement.com

Condo's

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:53:35 -0700

Well we are going to be adding some condo's to our mix. I have been interested in working with Condo's for a while. It seems that there a quite a few people out there that have condo's that they only use part time.

This condo is a spacious 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath with a 2 stall Garage for $1100 a month, right by the Oak ridge Golf Course. There is a lot more information to come on this beauty so call us today to see it.

231 798 6430

ALT Property Management

Jason Dolinski

Business is growing

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:58:20 -0700

Seems that it is the season for good business in Property Management. There are people out there that are looking for Property Management Services and we are finding that we can meet their needs. We recently joined PMA (Property Management Association) and are looking forward to doing more business with them. They have some great training oppertunities.

Come visit us at ALT Property Management and see what we are doing.

-Jason Dolinski

www.altpropertymanagement.com

Rent In Muskegon

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:55:45 -0700

Looking for a place to Rent? Looking for a home or an Apartment?

Looking for a Company that will treat you with respect? Is there something like that out there?

Sure thing here at ALT Property Management, we will look for you and treat you with the respect that you deserve. There are always situations that come along and that hurt your credit we understand. Have great credit? We can get you a discount on your deposit. We are here to help you find a home.

Check out our current listings at:

www.ALTPropertymanagement.com

-Jason Dolinski

North Muskegon Apartments

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:24:09 -0700

This week we will be adding the beautiful North Muskegon Apartments. This 34 unit boast all that North Muskegon Residents look for. From a quite living to beautiful view. Tenants are directly on the walking trail into the four corners of North Muskegon.

For those of you not familiar with North Muskegon it is a cute little area surrounded by Bear Lake and Muskegon Lake. So if you know anyone who is looking for a quite place to live this is the place. Call our office today to get your one or two bedroom reserved. (231) 798 6430.

BNI

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:16:30 -0700

I have visited BNI groups and have been underimpressed. Many of the people that are there are very unprofessional. It has been frustrating. So when I got inviting to another to another group I was not excited, but I am all about publicity and so I decided to venture out. This was a Chamber of Commerce Lead Generation and well it was pretty amazing. I recieved a hard lead and another Realtor who wanted to get together to see how we can work an agreement. We also ran into a plumber who said that he knew some people who owned rentals and were getting frustrated. He gave me their numbers....

BNI I went two times and received.... Tenants. I don't need Tenants right now I am 100% full and have a waiting list. I need more properties.

What have your experiences been?

-Jason

Active Rain WHooo

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:23:50 -0700

Well to date I have been using active Rain for about 3 months and have received a hard contact with a closed deal and a soft contact with a deal waiting to come through. I got to say that I am enjoying using Active Rain and that so far it has been the most productive place for me to spend my time.

Thank you Active Rain.

-Jason

Prospecting

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:31:27 -0700

I have been taking a very laid back assult on prospecting, but we have a hot market and I would love to be able to find more qualified people to be able to sell these great deals.

What are some ways that you have found to work?

-Jason

Wise Decisions

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:24:48 -0700

Well last week we got a Chance to go visit Peoria Illinois. We got a chance to visit Reliable Property Management. What a great trip. We got a chance to see how other companies were doing their business. We are still growing and every day brings along new things that we learn. Even when you think you know everthing about a subject I am always happy to see that I don't.

We were also reminded that believing in the community that you are encouraging people to invest in is important. We have always believed that and part of our mission is to improve the area one home at a time. There is a tall order but it can in fact be achieved. Believe in People and in communities and you can make people believe in themselves.

Thanks Reliable Property management for reminding us and encouring us that our mission is not to tall of an order.

-Jason

Websites....

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:00:47 -0700

When i am looking for someone's information on the web and I can simply not find their info it really bugs me. I am looking for a company in the Ada Area and can not find their information on the web. I can find some information, but no email or website. I am trying to do my homework. I mean who doesn't have a website now a days?

Just thought I would gripe a bit. Thanks for listening...

Working with other Real Estate Professionals

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:51:08 -0700

One of the considerations that I have been thinking about is the prospect of using other Realtors as my sales force. I have gone to a couple BNI meetings and was quite impressed with the ideas that were presented. Seeing that I do not directly have the same job description as realtors I would like to work with Realtors to help meet their clients needs.

So my question is how do I properly Compensate someone. Up to date when i receive referrals even ones that don't go anywhere I send out 2 movie passes. I understand that there is a $25 maximum gift certificate that doesn't need to go through a broker. More importantly how would you want to be compensated if the deal does go through? Seeing that my payment comes throughout the months...

Any ideas?

Google Local!

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:21:35 -0700

Can Somone please explain Google Local to me. I am listed on Google Local, but i want to be the first. I am on the first page, but there are 5 other companies before me and the problem is that most of them are not even Property management companies. How do you move up in Google Local?

Calling Spring Lake and Grand Haven

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:45:50 -0700

Just got a call from someone looking for a nice Rental Spot. They are going to be in town for one week and we need to line up some Rentals for them. i don't have a lot of contacts in Spring Lake and Grand Haven who own Rentals, but i am willing to show them yours. They are looking to pay between 1000 and 1200 a month with a year lease.

I have a couple that I am going to show them, but I would prefer to have a whole list that we can show them. So if you have anything let me know.

West Michigan includes the Lakeshore

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:07:14 -0700

Just in case anyone in the West Michigan Group thought that Muskegon, Grand Haven, Spring Lake were not included in this discussion (seeing all the last 20 post were about GR). We are now represented.

Thank you

What's Up with Muskegon!

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:47:44 -0700

First day on active Rain and I am featured. Pretty Lame if you ask me. It doesn't mean much if you can become featured in your area with 1600 points...

Well anyways. I am new and I wanted to let everyone know that we here in Muskegon mean business. I want to take full advantage of this community and I am looking to help other people invest here in Muskegon.

I just hope that the rest of Muskegon wakes up and joins us.

Jason

P.S. Can somone explain the Tags to me. Are they meta Tags? Can you search on google and find these post? How do you make sure you actually get within the first page not like the 57th?

Blue Tooth Etiquette

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:04:56 -0700

Do you use a bluetooth?

What kind?

What Carrier?

Does anyone ever complain they can't hear you?

I frequently don't use my bluetooth when speaking to a client for the first time. I have been told that it cuts out sometimes. I use the Alpha Jawbone and love how it feels, but with Sprint and my Treo 750p I am told that it cut's out every once in a while.

What do you think? To bluetooth or not?

Referrals

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:41:04 -0700

One of the things that drive us crazy is that we get good qualified Rental Leads and don't have anywhere to send them. Here at ALT we want to send them to a good home. If you have Rentals then we want to send you pre-screened Tenants.

I want to be competative, but I am also looking to help our prospective Tenants. If I can help you maybe you will return the favor, but even if you don't then I helped my client and they are going to remember me, because I send postcards.

So just email my Office Manager Heidi and let her know you want to be on the mailing list. We send them out once a week on Fridays.

Email at Heidi@altpropertymanagement.com

It is a free service so use it wisely. We mostly work in the Muskegon and Grand Haven Area.

-Jason

Great Place to Invest!!!

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:20:25 -0700

Not only is Muskegon a great place to invest it is a great place to Vacation. You just have to see our Beaches to be able to understand why Lake Michigan is nicer then the ocean (no sharks for one). Muskegon's Water is cleaner then Grand Haven and there is way more to do (and if you still want to go to Grand Haven it is right down the road).

In Muskegon you can still buy great investment properties for under $10,000 that can produce as high as $900 a month in Rent.

We can show you where to buy and We can Manage them for you as well.

Call us for a consultation:

231.798.6430

The answer to Property Management In Muskegon!!!

Jason Dolinski - Property Management, Grand Rapids (Green Property Management) — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:08:04 -0700

ALT Property Management,LLC is here!!!!

If you need:

- Your Rental units managed

- Tenants Evicted

- Summer Rental managed

- Small Commercial building Managed

- Help finding quality Tenants

Give us a call we are easy to find! We are located on Grand Haven Rd just between Cinema Carousel and Doggs and Sudds.