About Us
A Strategic Approach to Property Management
I founded J Street Properties Group because I saw a gap in the real estate industry, especially for investors, landlords, and owners who want more than basic property management. Coming from a background in real estate investing myself, brokerage, and operational systems, I realized that most property management companies operate reactively, not strategically.
As a Tax Accountant and Advisor for the last 17+ years, I have worked with many real estate investors ranging from small landlords to large institutional investment funds, REIT’s, private equity syndications and several other investment partnerships. From this perspective, I also realized that many property management companies do not see their client’s properties through the same lenses and therefore do not provide the same kind of proactive and strategic forward-thinking service to their clients.
I wanted to build a firm that treats every property like a business, every client like a partner, and every decision like an investment opportunity. After years of advising clients on acquisitions, dispositions, tax strategy and planning as well as long-term investment planning, starting a property management company was the natural next step.
Our Mission & Core Belief
At the core of J Street Properties Group is a simple mission:
“To protect, optimize, and elevate the performance of every property we manage.”
I believe property management should be data-driven, transparent, and strategic—not just maintenance coordination. Owners deserve a management partner who understands the full picture:
- cash flow
- tax impact
- long-term appreciation
- risk management
- tenant experience
- technology & automation
My philosophy is that great management unlocks great investment returns. When systems, communication, financial oversight, and tenant relations are executed at a high level, your property becomes more profitable, more stable, and more valuable over time. As an investor myself, I have learned this lesson myself personally many times with some great experiences and some not so great.
What Makes J Street Properties Group Unique
J Street Properties Group isn’t just another property management company, we’re a full-stack real estate operations firm with a foundation in investing, operational guidance, tax efficient thinking, and technology.
What sets us apart:
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Investor-First Mindset
I’m an investor myself. I understand ROI, risk, leverage, and how each decision impacts short- and long-term results. We manage property with an owner’s mentality.
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Integrated Tax & Financial Insight
Most property managers never consider tax consequences—ours is built into the DNA of the company. From expense categorization to CapEx planning, we manage with financial precision.
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Technology-Forward Systems
With my background in IT and automation, we run on modern, streamlined systems for:
- owner reporting
- maintenance tracking
- payments
- communication
- property analytics
This means faster response times, cleaner reporting, and better oversight.
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Proactive, Not Reactive Management
We don’t wait for problems to arise. We anticipate them.
Scheduled maintenance, cash-flow forecasting, tenant screening, market-based rent adjustments, our goal is to stay ahead of issues, not chase them. -
A Boutique, High-Touch Approach
We are not a mass-market management company. Clients work directly with us and a carefully selected team. We offer personal service with enterprise-level systems.
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End-to-End Real Estate Support
Acquisitions → Management → Renovations → Exit Planning
We guide clients through the full lifecycle of their investment. I started J Street Properties Group because I’m passionate about helping property owners build wealth strategically and intentionally, not accidentally.My mission is to create a property management company that delivers exceptional services, protects assets, and drives long-term financial outcomes.
And what makes us unique is our blend of investment expertise, tax intelligence, exceptional systems, and a genuine commitment to treating every property like it’s our own.
Meet the Leader
Jeff Engstrom
Founder
Jeff Engstrom founded J Street Properties Group to bridge the gap between traditional property management and strategic real estate investing. With over 18 years as a Tax Accountant and Advisor, Jeff has worked with clients ranging from individual landlords to institutional funds, private equity groups and public REIT's. Drawing from his background in real estate investing, brokerage, and operations, Jeff built J Street Properties Group to treat every property like a business and every client like a partner, focusing on proactive, investment-driven management that builds long-term value.