Irish Jones Realty was amazing in helping me purchase my first rental property. Earl met with us and showed us 8 properties over the course of 2 days. He was extensive in showing us each property, treating each showing to the level of an inspection. He answered all our questions about the properties, the area, and starting out in RE investing. Earl also knows how to put an offer down that will win. I would highly recommend Irish Jones to anyone looking to get started in their area.

Matt has been a great resource in helping us invest long distance in the Buffalo market. We weren’t really sure where to look for our first Brrrr but he and his team steered us right where we needed to be. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the area and investing in general. After doing my research of other brokers and property managers in the area, we stayed right where we started. He and his team are the best deal we’ve found personally, professionally, and financially.

Matthew is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional real estate agent. My wife and I began our journey into real estate investing during the fall of 2020, where Matthew guided us through the cutthroat, COVID seller’s market, leading us to successfully closing on our first investment property early this month. Naively diving in head first, I had the mindset of buying a dirt-cheap fixer upper and DIYing the hell out of it into a model rental to bring in the cash flow. Matthew went along with my idea and scheduled several walkthroughs of properties my wife and I were interested in. Coincidently the first property we looked at was a total mess with puddles of water in the basement, intriguingly low ceilings on the second floor, wrecked and rusted bathrooms, with a wall of fake books in the hallway to give it some sparkle. Matthew, coming from years of experience as a real estate investor and property manager, gave us a detailed explanation what work would need to be done to get the property shape. Needless to say, I was way in over my head with the DIY idea and decided to look into more turn-key properties. Over the next few weeks, Matthew walked us through several properties giving us the rundown on the condition of the house, the possible rental income, while spending time to teach us what to look out for from the condition of the roof, to moisture ridden basement walls, and foundation issues that caused rooms to tilt a certain way. We finally found a property in great condition and in a wonderful location. Matthew expertly advised us on offers and with some tricks up his sleeve, we strategically outbid other offers. Long story short, we have ourselves an investment property that pays for itself and then some. I am looking forward to working with Matthew again in buying another investment property hopefully sometime later this year.

I'm an investor in the Buffalo area and I worked with Matt to purchase my most recent investment property. I'd like to start off by saying that having the right realtor by your side makes all the difference when purchasing an investment property, and I'm happy to say that I've found this in Matt. First and foremost, Matt is a successful investor himself, allowing him to effectively analyze properties and recommend areas for his clients based off their investment experience. During a property visit, Matt would identify certain features of a house (private entry, laundry hook-ups, old water heater, roof issues, etc.) that would impact the investment either positively or negatively. If the house had potential, he would send a report on the property containing possible income and expenses. Just as importantly, he would critique MY analysis and make suggestions for me when analyzing properties. All of this helped me LEARN what to look for during a property visit and what to consider during an analysis; this was very important to me. In short, Matt has the experience and knows what to look for while also having the patience to answer questions so that his clients can learn a thing or two. That last sentence brings me to my second point: Matt runs a great business and he has an excellent team around him. Being the "right realtor" is more than knowing what to look for; it's being able to apply that knowledge to offer a service to the benefit of his client. I had a lot of questions during this whole process, there's no denying that. Matt actually answers his phone and he responds to emails in a timely manner; he made me feel like I was his sole focus. In my opinion, this is SO important in a fast-paced industry like real estate. During the closing process, Matt's teammate Stephanie texted/emailed me every week keeping in constant communication throughout the closing process. They didn't just drop off the face of the Earth when my offer was accepted. Thanks to Stephanie, closing was a breeze. A little about my deal: I purchased a duplex in a middle class neighborhood off the MLS. The seller originally asked $145k for the property; we got it under contract for $137k with the seller paying $2k in closing costs. Matt was able to recommend lenders, home inspectors, and offered to recommend contractors and more. His business can be a one stop shop. Honestly, I can't recommend Matt and his team enough. If you're an investor (and I will even recommend him to my non-investor friends), give him a call and chat for a bit before using another realtor. I used a different realtor for my first investment purchase and the difference was like night and day. A huge thank you to Irish Jones Realty for everything.

Irish Jones Realty has been very impressive to work with. I just recently sold my rental property in Lockport, NY and everything from the listing, the showings, to all the paperwork was easy and very smooth. I cannot recommend Matthew and is team enough. He answered any question and all phone calls I had. Matt had full communication with my tenants with setting up the showings and any signatures that were needed. Matt made the process extremely easy. The property was listed on November 2nd and closed on January 5th. Matt pulled good comps to be able to set the price at a fair and competitive rate and we got what we asked for. If you're looking for a real estate agent in the Buffalo NY area reach out to Matt you will not be disappointed.

The Lodge Group is an excellent property management organization. My husband and I were a bit intimidated and overwhelmed when we decided to venture into real estate investment - Not to mention we are out of town investors so felt like maybe we were over our heads. The team made this process very fluid from validating properties to closing on our first investment property. Furthermore, their system is very intuitive which makes it easy for us to see how we are doing on our investment. We're looking forward to our next purchase and continued partnership with the Lodge Group!

Matthew has been a phenomenal resource for me as I've grown my understanding of the Buffalonian real estate market. He is knowledgeable, and has a lot to offer his clients. I recommend Matthew to anyone who is looking to make an acquisition in the Buffalo area.

Couldn’t recommend Matthew highly enough. If you’re newer to RE investing like I am and looking for someone who can help you get started, talk to Matthew first. He really takes the time to impart his extensive knowledge and experience to his clients, and he will always help you land the best investment property for your needs/goals. 10/10.

My business partner and I have worked with Matt, owner of Irish Jones Realty, as our buying agent for the past three months. We were looking for a very particular type of property to invest in that fit our strategy. Despite being new to real estate investing, and looking for something so particular, Matt was very patient with us, and did not attempt to pressure us into buying something that wasn't what we were looking for. After three months of searching with Matt, we just had an offer accepted on a great that property that met all of our criteria. All throughout the process Matt was very professional, educational, and accommodating. We look forward to working with Matt for years to come as we build our real estate portfolio in Buffalo. I would highly recommend his company, Irish Jones Realty, to anyone looking to do business in Buffalo.

I've been working with Irish Jones Realty for over a year now. Matt and his team are thorough, give sound advice and communicate well. Focusing on multi-family myself, I feel confident working with them and running ideas/projects by them.

Matt is a great realtor to work with that has a plethora of knowledge on investing. Helped me find a property in the area that cash flowed great for me. I would recommend him to anyone just starting in REI so you can get some knowledge and guidance from a seasoned vet. Why fail if you can learn from someone elses? Thanks again Matt !

Matt and his team are a great group of people to work with. I've worked with them on both the realty and property management side of the business. I've heard many horror stories of property managers but his team is GREAT- very knowledgeable, patient, and responsive. They were extremely helpful in dealing with the eviction process and a gut renovation- hassle-free. For as long as I am investing in Western New York, I am sticking with Irish Jones Realty and Lodge Group. I'd highly recommend his team to both new and experienced investors in Western New York.

Matt and his team at Irish Jones Realty are amazing! We have worked with Matt on finding us a cash flow property investment in NY. Of all the people we have worked with Matt is the best! We were surprised to find someone so honest and reliable. He's a straight shooter that will have your best interests in mind. We could tell that he was genuinely there to help US make money. He was knowledgeable and very reliable - he responded to every call, text or email within an hour or two. Having Matt on our team actually added to the value of our investment. We will be buying more properties in NY simply because we know we will be using him as our realtor and his management company. If you need a realtor or property manager don't even bother calling anyone else. Save your time and just go straight to Matt!

I was recently represented by Matt in acquiring my first duplex in Buffalo. As an investor himself, Matt is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and gave great advice on where to narrow my search based on my goals. He was extremely patient with me, assessing countless properties on my behalf over several months until we found the right opportunities. Now even after closing the deal Matt continues to provide great referrals to contractors and insights on the rental market. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Matt and his team on future investments!

I recently worked with Matt to purchase a property in Buffalo. As a former resident and now out of town investor, his guidance nto how the city has changed and new areas of opportunity was very helpful Matt also made the process of scouting, buying and completing a transaction much easier. He's very responsive and quick to solve any hiccups that may occur. While Buffalo is a wonderful city to invest in, finding reputable agents and property managers can be very challenging. I would strongly recommend working with him.

First of all, I'm an OOS investor, and at first I was very skeptical if I even should jump into Buffalo market, but after 1 phone call with Matt, I got on board. Matthew himself is a long time investor in the area, He explained how he got started and how he grow his business in the last few years. The differences between having an agent that is also an investor is so much to my benefits, let alone a rockstar agent/investor. Aside from being a broker He also owns a property management and construction company as well, so literally He is your one stop service. Through the entire process of closing my first rental deal only after a few weeks from our first phone call, Chris my agent and Stephanie the transaction coordinator helped guide me with any questions i have in a very fast response, they will always pick up our phone call. I highly recommend them if you're still looking for agent to help you find either forever home or investment property.

I was referred to Matt by a friend who had just purchased his first investment property. I was also was searching for my first investment property so i was looking for someone that was available, responsive, and would be willing to help me along the way. Matt did just that. I worked with one his real estate agents and was able to find a property and was under contract in the first two week. We had the privilege of working with Dale. Dale was our realtor and guided us throughout the entire process. Dale provided us with guidance and comprehensive financial analysis reports for each property we were considering along the way. Matt was always available for a phone call and helped us throughout the closing process, especially after we got our inspection report and were alarmed by a few things. He had the seller fix all items before closing. Matt also runs his own management company. I am using him for management on this property as i live 6 hrs away from this property. I hope to continue this relationship with Matt and would strongly recommend his services.

I'm a WNY-area buy and hold investor. I worked with Matt and his team on the acquisition of a duplex in spring 2021. I contacted Matt and told him my criteria and interests. He then periodically emailed me a list of potential properties. When I found one I was interested in, he quickly sent a full investment analysis which corresponded with and supported my own. He took the time to sort through the estimated expenses with me so I could fine-tune my analysis. We quickly decided to put in an offer and proceeded. Matt's personal connections in the WNY real estate market helped me land the deal on the property. He also counseled me through the negotiation process, with the end result that I secured a solid value-add opportunity significantly under market value. Throughout the process, Matt was professional and responsive. His knowledge of the market and rehab expenses helped shape my analysis and gave me confidence in my approach More recently, Matt walked through a potential property and wisely counseled me to avoid it due to serious structural issues beyond what I wanted to get into. Matt knows what investors are looking for and doesn't waste time with properties or information that are irrelevant, focusing instead on the criteria that matter for an investment property. A very solid professional. I would recommend him to anyone.

I found Matt through BP when I was researching about buying property in Buffalo as an OOS investor. Matt was able to hop on the phone with me, give me insight into Buffalo real-estate and guide me to what areas and strategy I should focus on. Matt is an expert in the Buffalo area as he has been investing there for many years now. He was able to connect me with Dale from his team whom I worked with to close on my first property in Buffalo. Matt also has a property management company which I am using. I was able to visit the property and do a walk through with Kevin (Leasing Manager) who was helpful In explaining to me what the leasing process is like and what can be done to make my property more appealing to tenants. Overall Matt is a great guy and has put together an A1 team, if you are thinking about investing in Buffalo give him a call!

Matt and his Realty and PM team have been a great asset to my partner and I. They currently manage over 10 units of ours and it has not been easy during COVID. Matt and his team have been professional, transparent and honest with their work. They have made this pandemic so much easier for us and if it wasn't for their team we may have lost our minds lol! We look forward to purchasing and having Irish Jones manage more of our units. Thank you!

Matthew was and continues to be a vital resource for us in the WNY market. He took the time to get to know our priorities and needs in both investment and primary residences, helping to clarify our criteria and narrow our scope based on his knowledge of this market. Matthew is readily able to provide solid information and guidance on niche locations and the potential down and upside of each investment. He guided us through strong offers in an extremely competitive market and continues to be a resource for renovations and market strategy. We won’t hesitate to use Irish Jones for future WNY investments as he provides the depth of information needed for due diligence.

Matthew was willing to meet with me when I was first starting out and has been an amazing asset as I have grown my investments. He continues to mentor, coach, and support me as I look to keep growing in my knowledge and following his example. In addition, he has a great team at Irish Jones Realty & Property Management. If you are looking for turn-key investments, fix and flips, buy and holds, or one of the best property management teams in the WNY area, you will find it through is group. Also, if you get the chance, ask him how he got started. Inspiring story that reiterates what is possible, even when starting from nothing or without a huge bank-roll behind you.

Really appreciated working with Matthew. He was responsive from the beginning. My house search started in November 2020, and it was a tough one, but Irish Jones was a huge help. I could not speak more highly of the analytics and reports they provided along the way, this made our evaluations a lot easier, less time consuming, and more realistic. Once the property was under contract, Irish Jones made everything seem so seamless and answered all questions we had. I will definitely be using Irish Jones again for my next investment property.

I am new to real estate investing and I was very lucky to have Matt’s support as I started the process. He helped to point things out and explain what to look for as I started my search for an investment. As we went through the first few properties, it was good to know I had someone so experienced and knowledgeable to help guide me. Matt truly seemed interested in my success and I don't think I would have ended up with the investment I did without him and the rest of his team. Even after I purchased the property, Matt has offered advice and checked in to make sure things are going well. I couldn't recommend Matt and his team more.

I started to work with Matt last fall when I was looking for an investment property. He is an outstanding partner for someone new to real estate investing who wants to learn about how to evaluate, acquire, rehab and manage a property. He looks at a property through a seasoned investor's eye to help guide you to a good decision. Additionally, he is patient and encouraged me to look at multiple properties to get a good feel for what would work for my objectives. As I built my team of support around me, Matt was willing to share his contacts in the financing, insurance, and contracting world so that I would have multiple options to compare. I have gone on to work with others on Matt's team for property management and maintenance and have been equally pleased. I have already recommended Matt and his team to other investors and will continue to work with them myself.

We are currently closing on an investment property in Buffalo which Matt and his team found for us. I feel confident that we made a smart long term decision thanks to Matt. Matt gives fair and honest evaluations of each property that was considered. I also like that his company offers construction and property management as well. I would recommend Irish Jones Realty to anyone, especially if your an out of state investor his knowledge of the local Buffalo market block to block was very impressive.

As a first-time investor, Matthew was more than grateful to volunteer his time and experience to work with me and provide invaluable feedback. After much reaching out to others in the industry, frustration getting starting can be very common. Luckily, Matthew was available and willing to lend a hand. I'm extremely grateful for the time he sacrificed as well as the level of professionalism and knowledge he displayed. As I grow in my endeavors, I will remember this and hopefully be in a position to show my gratitude and who knows, perhaps to even leverage his outstanding services. Highly recommend.

Matt and the entire Irish Jones crew have been a delight to work with. I recently bought my first investment property, a duplex, in Buffalo. Matt and his staff did a phenomenal job with the renovation and have been a godsend with managing the property. They communicate concisely and often, and I'm so pleased with the renovation they've done so far. There were no surprises along the way and they got it done ahead of schedule and got the unit rented out in a week. Thank you so much for everything!

I was very impressed with Matt and his team. They communicated clearly throughout the process and I really appreciated that they were willing to tell me which properties were not worth pursuing. Matt understands that this is not a single transaction business and that treating people fairly and honestly will bring you back for another purchase in the future. I am actually already working with them to close on a second property in the area! So glad to have found Irish Jones Realty to partner with in Western New York.

Matt and his team are very professional at helping me grow my business. They manage to find deals that meet my criteria, they provide an excel breakdown of the deal and projections which is a must for me as an investor, and lastly, they help with negotiation. I highly recommend Matt and his team.

As a first-time investor, Matthew was more than grateful to volunteer his time and experience to work with me and provide invaluable feedback. After much reaching out to others in the industry, frustration getting starting can be very common. Luckily, Matthew was available and willing to lend a hand. I'm extremely grateful for the time he sacrificed as well as the level of professionalism and knowledge he displayed. As I grow in my endeavors, I will remember this and hopefully be in a position to show my gratitude and who knows, perhaps to even leverage his outstanding services. Highly recommend.

Matthew was willing to meet with me when I was first starting out and has been an amazing asset as I have grown my investments. He continues to mentor, coach, and support me as I look to keep growing in my knowledge and following his example. In addition, he has a great team at Irish Jones Realty & Property Management. If you are looking for turn-key investments, fix and flips, buy and holds, or one of the best property management teams in the WNY area, you will find it through is group. Also, if you get the chance, ask him how he got started. Inspiring story that reiterates what is possible, even when starting from nothing or without a huge bank-roll behind you.

Matt has been a great resource in helping us invest long distance in the Buffalo market. We weren’t really sure where to look for our first Brrrr but he and his team steered us right where we needed to be. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the area and investing in general. After doing my research of other brokers and property managers in the area, we stayed right where we started. He and his team are the best deal we’ve found personally, professionally, and financially.

Matthew is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional real estate agent. My wife and I began our journey into real estate investing during the fall of 2020, where Matthew guided us through the cutthroat, COVID seller’s market, leading us to successfully closing on our first investment property early this month. Naively diving in head first, I had the mindset of buying a dirt-cheap fixer upper and DIYing the hell out of it into a model rental to bring in the cash flow. Matthew went along with my idea and scheduled several walkthroughs of properties my wife and I were interested in. Coincidently the first property we looked at was a total mess with puddles of water in the basement, intriguingly low ceilings on the second floor, wrecked and rusted bathrooms, with a wall of fake books in the hallway to give it some sparkle. Matthew, coming from years of experience as a real estate investor and property manager, gave us a detailed explanation what work would need to be done to get the property shape. Needless to say, I was way in over my head with the DIY idea and decided to look into more turn-key properties. Over the next few weeks, Matthew walked us through several properties giving us the rundown on the condition of the house, the possible rental income, while spending time to teach us what to look out for from the condition of the roof, to moisture ridden basement walls, and foundation issues that caused rooms to tilt a certain way. We finally found a property in great condition and in a wonderful location. Matthew expertly advised us on offers and with some tricks up his sleeve, we strategically outbid other offers. Long story short, we have ourselves an investment property that pays for itself and then some. I am looking forward to working with Matthew again in buying another investment property hopefully sometime later this year.

I am a business professional looking to invest in real estate and utilize property management services. This company appealed to me as they appeared to have a full service menu. Real estate brokerage/construction/leasing and management services. I have contacted and spoken to both Matt and Earl (principles at the company). Signed the requisite exclusive agent paperwork. During that process there were auto texts that came to my phone and it was difficult to actually get to speak to someone. Since then I have called and left multiple messages for someone to get back to me and just let me know where we are in the process. Crickets. Can’t get a hold of anyone. I have no idea if they are good at what they do beyond that. I can’t believe they get clients with this lack of communication however.

As a first-time investor, Matthew was more than grateful to volunteer his time and experience to work with me and provide invaluable feedback. After much reaching out to others in the industry, frustration getting starting can be very common. Luckily, Matthew was available and willing to lend a hand. I'm extremely grateful for the time he sacrificed as well as the level of professionalism and knowledge he displayed. As I grow in my endeavors, I will remember this and hopefully be in a position to show my gratitude and who knows, perhaps to even leverage his outstanding services. Highly recommend.

Matthew was willing to meet with me when I was first starting out and has been an amazing asset as I have grown my investments. He continues to mentor, coach, and support me as I look to keep growing in my knowledge and following his example. In addition, he has a great team at Irish Jones Realty & Property Management. If you are looking for turn-key investments, fix and flips, buy and holds, or one of the best property management teams in the WNY area, you will find it through is group. Also, if you get the chance, ask him how he got started. Inspiring story that reiterates what is possible, even when starting from nothing or without a huge bank-roll behind you.

Matt has been a great resource in helping us invest long distance in the Buffalo market. We weren’t really sure where to look for our first Brrrr but he and his team steered us right where we needed to be. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the area and investing in general. After doing my research of other brokers and property managers in the area, we stayed right where we started. He and his team are the best deal we’ve found personally, professionally, and financially.

Matthew is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional real estate agent. My wife and I began our journey into real estate investing during the fall of 2020, where Matthew guided us through the cutthroat, COVID seller’s market, leading us to successfully closing on our first investment property early this month. Naively diving in head first, I had the mindset of buying a dirt-cheap fixer upper and DIYing the hell out of it into a model rental to bring in the cash flow. Matthew went along with my idea and scheduled several walkthroughs of properties my wife and I were interested in. Coincidently the first property we looked at was a total mess with puddles of water in the basement, intriguingly low ceilings on the second floor, wrecked and rusted bathrooms, with a wall of fake books in the hallway to give it some sparkle. Matthew, coming from years of experience as a real estate investor and property manager, gave us a detailed explanation what work would need to be done to get the property shape. Needless to say, I was way in over my head with the DIY idea and decided to look into more turn-key properties. Over the next few weeks, Matthew walked us through several properties giving us the rundown on the condition of the house, the possible rental income, while spending time to teach us what to look out for from the condition of the roof, to moisture ridden basement walls, and foundation issues that caused rooms to tilt a certain way. We finally found a property in great condition and in a wonderful location. Matthew expertly advised us on offers and with some tricks up his sleeve, we strategically outbid other offers. Long story short, we have ourselves an investment property that pays for itself and then some. I am looking forward to working with Matthew again in buying another investment property hopefully sometime later this year.

Had an amazing experience with Irish Jones while purchasing an investment property in the Buffalo area. From my very first conversation with EarI, I was amazed with both the knowledge shared and the time taken to really explain different aspects of the Buffalo market. Through many showings, he was very patient, thorough, and analytical with his assessment of both the house as an asset as well as the potential to be successful within the current market. My wife and I were very greatful to have found a realtor that we trusted and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire buying process. We will certainly be reaching out to Earl and Irish Jones again, and would 110% recommend to anyone searching for a home in the area!

Matt really helped us out of a tight spot on a renovation project gone wrong with another contractor. An assessment by Matt and his expert crew helped us realize that selling was the way to go, and in the end, this was definitely the advice that we needed to hear. Matt was able to find us a buyer and was always accessible throughout the entire process. He really fought hard to get us to the closing table as quickly as possible. Matt is a true expert in the WNY market and I would recommend him without hesitation. I plan to use Irish Jones again for any future investment projects.

Matt and his team were incredibly helpful. Matt provided a detailed breakdown of neighborhoods, trends, and potential properties as a downstate investor unfamiliar with the Buffalo market. Not only this, Matt went a step further and recommended house inspection companies, attorneys, and lenders to make the process easier! He didn't stop there! During my visit, Matt took me on a customized tour, meticulously examining properties with me and guiding me towards the perfect investment. I can't recommend Matt and his team highly enough! All I can say is thank you for helping me get started on my real estate journey!

Irish Jones Realty was amazing in helping me purchase my first rental property. Earl met with us and showed us 8 properties over the course of 2 days. He was extensive in showing us each property, treating each showing to the level of an inspection. He answered all our questions about the properties, the area, and starting out in RE investing. Earl also knows how to put an offer down that will win. I would highly recommend Irish Jones to anyone looking to get started in their area.

Matt has been a great resource in helping us invest long distance in the Buffalo market. We weren’t really sure where to look for our first Brrrr but he and his team steered us right where we needed to be. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the area and investing in general. After doing my research of other brokers and property managers in the area, we stayed right where we started. He and his team are the best deal we’ve found personally, professionally, and financially.

Matthew is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional real estate agent. My wife and I began our journey into real estate investing during the fall of 2020, where Matthew guided us through the cutthroat, COVID seller’s market, leading us to successfully closing on our first investment property early this month. Naively diving in head first, I had the mindset of buying a dirt-cheap fixer upper and DIYing the hell out of it into a model rental to bring in the cash flow. Matthew went along with my idea and scheduled several walkthroughs of properties my wife and I were interested in. Coincidently the first property we looked at was a total mess with puddles of water in the basement, intriguingly low ceilings on the second floor, wrecked and rusted bathrooms, with a wall of fake books in the hallway to give it some sparkle. Matthew, coming from years of experience as a real estate investor and property manager, gave us a detailed explanation what work would need to be done to get the property shape. Needless to say, I was way in over my head with the DIY idea and decided to look into more turn-key properties. Over the next few weeks, Matthew walked us through several properties giving us the rundown on the condition of the house, the possible rental income, while spending time to teach us what to look out for from the condition of the roof, to moisture ridden basement walls, and foundation issues that caused rooms to tilt a certain way. We finally found a property in great condition and in a wonderful location. Matthew expertly advised us on offers and with some tricks up his sleeve, we strategically outbid other offers. Long story short, we have ourselves an investment property that pays for itself and then some. I am looking forward to working with Matthew again in buying another investment property hopefully sometime later this year.

I'm an investor in the Buffalo area and I worked with Matt to purchase my most recent investment property. I'd like to start off by saying that having the right realtor by your side makes all the difference when purchasing an investment property, and I'm happy to say that I've found this in Matt. First and foremost, Matt is a successful investor himself, allowing him to effectively analyze properties and recommend areas for his clients based off their investment experience. During a property visit, Matt would identify certain features of a house (private entry, laundry hook-ups, old water heater, roof issues, etc.) that would impact the investment either positively or negatively. If the house had potential, he would send a report on the property containing possible income and expenses. Just as importantly, he would critique MY analysis and make suggestions for me when analyzing properties. All of this helped me LEARN what to look for during a property visit and what to consider during an analysis; this was very important to me. In short, Matt has the experience and knows what to look for while also having the patience to answer questions so that his clients can learn a thing or two. That last sentence brings me to my second point: Matt runs a great business and he has an excellent team around him. Being the "right realtor" is more than knowing what to look for; it's being able to apply that knowledge to offer a service to the benefit of his client. I had a lot of questions during this whole process, there's no denying that. Matt actually answers his phone and he responds to emails in a timely manner; he made me feel like I was his sole focus. In my opinion, this is SO important in a fast-paced industry like real estate. During the closing process, Matt's teammate Stephanie texted/emailed me every week keeping in constant communication throughout the closing process. They didn't just drop off the face of the Earth when my offer was accepted. Thanks to Stephanie, closing was a breeze. A little about my deal: I purchased a duplex in a middle class neighborhood off the MLS. The seller originally asked $145k for the property; we got it under contract for $137k with the seller paying $2k in closing costs. Matt was able to recommend lenders, home inspectors, and offered to recommend contractors and more. His business can be a one stop shop. Honestly, I can't recommend Matt and his team enough. If you're an investor (and I will even recommend him to my non-investor friends), give him a call and chat for a bit before using another realtor. I used a different realtor for my first investment purchase and the difference was like night and day. A huge thank you to Irish Jones Realty for everything.

Irish Jones Realty has been very impressive to work with. I just recently sold my rental property in Lockport, NY and everything from the listing, the showings, to all the paperwork was easy and very smooth. I cannot recommend Matthew and is team enough. He answered any question and all phone calls I had. Matt had full communication with my tenants with setting up the showings and any signatures that were needed. Matt made the process extremely easy. The property was listed on November 2nd and closed on January 5th. Matt pulled good comps to be able to set the price at a fair and competitive rate and we got what we asked for. If you're looking for a real estate agent in the Buffalo NY area reach out to Matt you will not be disappointed.

The Lodge Group is an excellent property management organization. My husband and I were a bit intimidated and overwhelmed when we decided to venture into real estate investment - Not to mention we are out of town investors so felt like maybe we were over our heads. The team made this process very fluid from validating properties to closing on our first investment property. Furthermore, their system is very intuitive which makes it easy for us to see how we are doing on our investment. We're looking forward to our next purchase and continued partnership with the Lodge Group!

Matthew has been a phenomenal resource for me as I've grown my understanding of the Buffalonian real estate market. He is knowledgeable, and has a lot to offer his clients. I recommend Matthew to anyone who is looking to make an acquisition in the Buffalo area.

Couldn’t recommend Matthew highly enough. If you’re newer to RE investing like I am and looking for someone who can help you get started, talk to Matthew first. He really takes the time to impart his extensive knowledge and experience to his clients, and he will always help you land the best investment property for your needs/goals. 10/10.

My business partner and I have worked with Matt, owner of Irish Jones Realty, as our buying agent for the past three months. We were looking for a very particular type of property to invest in that fit our strategy. Despite being new to real estate investing, and looking for something so particular, Matt was very patient with us, and did not attempt to pressure us into buying something that wasn't what we were looking for. After three months of searching with Matt, we just had an offer accepted on a great that property that met all of our criteria. All throughout the process Matt was very professional, educational, and accommodating. We look forward to working with Matt for years to come as we build our real estate portfolio in Buffalo. I would highly recommend his company, Irish Jones Realty, to anyone looking to do business in Buffalo.

I've been working with Irish Jones Realty for over a year now. Matt and his team are thorough, give sound advice and communicate well. Focusing on multi-family myself, I feel confident working with them and running ideas/projects by them.

Matt is a great realtor to work with that has a plethora of knowledge on investing. Helped me find a property in the area that cash flowed great for me. I would recommend him to anyone just starting in REI so you can get some knowledge and guidance from a seasoned vet. Why fail if you can learn from someone elses? Thanks again Matt !

Matt and his team are a great group of people to work with. I've worked with them on both the realty and property management side of the business. I've heard many horror stories of property managers but his team is GREAT- very knowledgeable, patient, and responsive. They were extremely helpful in dealing with the eviction process and a gut renovation- hassle-free. For as long as I am investing in Western New York, I am sticking with Irish Jones Realty and Lodge Group. I'd highly recommend his team to both new and experienced investors in Western New York.

Matt and his team at Irish Jones Realty are amazing! We have worked with Matt on finding us a cash flow property investment in NY. Of all the people we have worked with Matt is the best! We were surprised to find someone so honest and reliable. He's a straight shooter that will have your best interests in mind. We could tell that he was genuinely there to help US make money. He was knowledgeable and very reliable - he responded to every call, text or email within an hour or two. Having Matt on our team actually added to the value of our investment. We will be buying more properties in NY simply because we know we will be using him as our realtor and his management company. If you need a realtor or property manager don't even bother calling anyone else. Save your time and just go straight to Matt!

I was recently represented by Matt in acquiring my first duplex in Buffalo. As an investor himself, Matt is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and gave great advice on where to narrow my search based on my goals. He was extremely patient with me, assessing countless properties on my behalf over several months until we found the right opportunities. Now even after closing the deal Matt continues to provide great referrals to contractors and insights on the rental market. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Matt and his team on future investments!

I recently worked with Matt to purchase a property in Buffalo. As a former resident and now out of town investor, his guidance nto how the city has changed and new areas of opportunity was very helpful Matt also made the process of scouting, buying and completing a transaction much easier. He's very responsive and quick to solve any hiccups that may occur. While Buffalo is a wonderful city to invest in, finding reputable agents and property managers can be very challenging. I would strongly recommend working with him.

First of all, I'm an OOS investor, and at first I was very skeptical if I even should jump into Buffalo market, but after 1 phone call with Matt, I got on board. Matthew himself is a long time investor in the area, He explained how he got started and how he grow his business in the last few years. The differences between having an agent that is also an investor is so much to my benefits, let alone a rockstar agent/investor. Aside from being a broker He also owns a property management and construction company as well, so literally He is your one stop service. Through the entire process of closing my first rental deal only after a few weeks from our first phone call, Chris my agent and Stephanie the transaction coordinator helped guide me with any questions i have in a very fast response, they will always pick up our phone call. I highly recommend them if you're still looking for agent to help you find either forever home or investment property.

I was referred to Matt by a friend who had just purchased his first investment property. I was also was searching for my first investment property so i was looking for someone that was available, responsive, and would be willing to help me along the way. Matt did just that. I worked with one his real estate agents and was able to find a property and was under contract in the first two week. We had the privilege of working with Dale. Dale was our realtor and guided us throughout the entire process. Dale provided us with guidance and comprehensive financial analysis reports for each property we were considering along the way. Matt was always available for a phone call and helped us throughout the closing process, especially after we got our inspection report and were alarmed by a few things. He had the seller fix all items before closing. Matt also runs his own management company. I am using him for management on this property as i live 6 hrs away from this property. I hope to continue this relationship with Matt and would strongly recommend his services.

I'm a WNY-area buy and hold investor. I worked with Matt and his team on the acquisition of a duplex in spring 2021. I contacted Matt and told him my criteria and interests. He then periodically emailed me a list of potential properties. When I found one I was interested in, he quickly sent a full investment analysis which corresponded with and supported my own. He took the time to sort through the estimated expenses with me so I could fine-tune my analysis. We quickly decided to put in an offer and proceeded. Matt's personal connections in the WNY real estate market helped me land the deal on the property. He also counseled me through the negotiation process, with the end result that I secured a solid value-add opportunity significantly under market value. Throughout the process, Matt was professional and responsive. His knowledge of the market and rehab expenses helped shape my analysis and gave me confidence in my approach More recently, Matt walked through a potential property and wisely counseled me to avoid it due to serious structural issues beyond what I wanted to get into. Matt knows what investors are looking for and doesn't waste time with properties or information that are irrelevant, focusing instead on the criteria that matter for an investment property. A very solid professional. I would recommend him to anyone.

I found Matt through BP when I was researching about buying property in Buffalo as an OOS investor. Matt was able to hop on the phone with me, give me insight into Buffalo real-estate and guide me to what areas and strategy I should focus on. Matt is an expert in the Buffalo area as he has been investing there for many years now. He was able to connect me with Dale from his team whom I worked with to close on my first property in Buffalo. Matt also has a property management company which I am using. I was able to visit the property and do a walk through with Kevin (Leasing Manager) who was helpful In explaining to me what the leasing process is like and what can be done to make my property more appealing to tenants. Overall Matt is a great guy and has put together an A1 team, if you are thinking about investing in Buffalo give him a call!

Matt and his Realty and PM team have been a great asset to my partner and I. They currently manage over 10 units of ours and it has not been easy during COVID. Matt and his team have been professional, transparent and honest with their work. They have made this pandemic so much easier for us and if it wasn't for their team we may have lost our minds lol! We look forward to purchasing and having Irish Jones manage more of our units. Thank you!

Matthew was and continues to be a vital resource for us in the WNY market. He took the time to get to know our priorities and needs in both investment and primary residences, helping to clarify our criteria and narrow our scope based on his knowledge of this market. Matthew is readily able to provide solid information and guidance on niche locations and the potential down and upside of each investment. He guided us through strong offers in an extremely competitive market and continues to be a resource for renovations and market strategy. We won’t hesitate to use Irish Jones for future WNY investments as he provides the depth of information needed for due diligence.

Matthew was willing to meet with me when I was first starting out and has been an amazing asset as I have grown my investments. He continues to mentor, coach, and support me as I look to keep growing in my knowledge and following his example. In addition, he has a great team at Irish Jones Realty & Property Management. If you are looking for turn-key investments, fix and flips, buy and holds, or one of the best property management teams in the WNY area, you will find it through is group. Also, if you get the chance, ask him how he got started. Inspiring story that reiterates what is possible, even when starting from nothing or without a huge bank-roll behind you.

Really appreciated working with Matthew. He was responsive from the beginning. My house search started in November 2020, and it was a tough one, but Irish Jones was a huge help. I could not speak more highly of the analytics and reports they provided along the way, this made our evaluations a lot easier, less time consuming, and more realistic. Once the property was under contract, Irish Jones made everything seem so seamless and answered all questions we had. I will definitely be using Irish Jones again for my next investment property.

I am new to real estate investing and I was very lucky to have Matt’s support as I started the process. He helped to point things out and explain what to look for as I started my search for an investment. As we went through the first few properties, it was good to know I had someone so experienced and knowledgeable to help guide me. Matt truly seemed interested in my success and I don't think I would have ended up with the investment I did without him and the rest of his team. Even after I purchased the property, Matt has offered advice and checked in to make sure things are going well. I couldn't recommend Matt and his team more.

I started to work with Matt last fall when I was looking for an investment property. He is an outstanding partner for someone new to real estate investing who wants to learn about how to evaluate, acquire, rehab and manage a property. He looks at a property through a seasoned investor's eye to help guide you to a good decision. Additionally, he is patient and encouraged me to look at multiple properties to get a good feel for what would work for my objectives. As I built my team of support around me, Matt was willing to share his contacts in the financing, insurance, and contracting world so that I would have multiple options to compare. I have gone on to work with others on Matt's team for property management and maintenance and have been equally pleased. I have already recommended Matt and his team to other investors and will continue to work with them myself.

We are currently closing on an investment property in Buffalo which Matt and his team found for us. I feel confident that we made a smart long term decision thanks to Matt. Matt gives fair and honest evaluations of each property that was considered. I also like that his company offers construction and property management as well. I would recommend Irish Jones Realty to anyone, especially if your an out of state investor his knowledge of the local Buffalo market block to block was very impressive.

As a first-time investor, Matthew was more than grateful to volunteer his time and experience to work with me and provide invaluable feedback. After much reaching out to others in the industry, frustration getting starting can be very common. Luckily, Matthew was available and willing to lend a hand. I'm extremely grateful for the time he sacrificed as well as the level of professionalism and knowledge he displayed. As I grow in my endeavors, I will remember this and hopefully be in a position to show my gratitude and who knows, perhaps to even leverage his outstanding services. Highly recommend.

Matt and the entire Irish Jones crew have been a delight to work with. I recently bought my first investment property, a duplex, in Buffalo. Matt and his staff did a phenomenal job with the renovation and have been a godsend with managing the property. They communicate concisely and often, and I'm so pleased with the renovation they've done so far. There were no surprises along the way and they got it done ahead of schedule and got the unit rented out in a week. Thank you so much for everything!

I was very impressed with Matt and his team. They communicated clearly throughout the process and I really appreciated that they were willing to tell me which properties were not worth pursuing. Matt understands that this is not a single transaction business and that treating people fairly and honestly will bring you back for another purchase in the future. I am actually already working with them to close on a second property in the area! So glad to have found Irish Jones Realty to partner with in Western New York.

Matt and his team are very professional at helping me grow my business. They manage to find deals that meet my criteria, they provide an excel breakdown of the deal and projections which is a must for me as an investor, and lastly, they help with negotiation. I highly recommend Matt and his team.

As a first-time investor, Matthew was more than grateful to volunteer his time and experience to work with me and provide invaluable feedback. After much reaching out to others in the industry, frustration getting starting can be very common. Luckily, Matthew was available and willing to lend a hand. I'm extremely grateful for the time he sacrificed as well as the level of professionalism and knowledge he displayed. As I grow in my endeavors, I will remember this and hopefully be in a position to show my gratitude and who knows, perhaps to even leverage his outstanding services. Highly recommend.

Matthew was willing to meet with me when I was first starting out and has been an amazing asset as I have grown my investments. He continues to mentor, coach, and support me as I look to keep growing in my knowledge and following his example. In addition, he has a great team at Irish Jones Realty & Property Management. If you are looking for turn-key investments, fix and flips, buy and holds, or one of the best property management teams in the WNY area, you will find it through is group. Also, if you get the chance, ask him how he got started. Inspiring story that reiterates what is possible, even when starting from nothing or without a huge bank-roll behind you.

Matt has been a great resource in helping us invest long distance in the Buffalo market. We weren’t really sure where to look for our first Brrrr but he and his team steered us right where we needed to be. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the area and investing in general. After doing my research of other brokers and property managers in the area, we stayed right where we started. He and his team are the best deal we’ve found personally, professionally, and financially.

Matthew is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional real estate agent. My wife and I began our journey into real estate investing during the fall of 2020, where Matthew guided us through the cutthroat, COVID seller’s market, leading us to successfully closing on our first investment property early this month. Naively diving in head first, I had the mindset of buying a dirt-cheap fixer upper and DIYing the hell out of it into a model rental to bring in the cash flow. Matthew went along with my idea and scheduled several walkthroughs of properties my wife and I were interested in. Coincidently the first property we looked at was a total mess with puddles of water in the basement, intriguingly low ceilings on the second floor, wrecked and rusted bathrooms, with a wall of fake books in the hallway to give it some sparkle. Matthew, coming from years of experience as a real estate investor and property manager, gave us a detailed explanation what work would need to be done to get the property shape. Needless to say, I was way in over my head with the DIY idea and decided to look into more turn-key properties. Over the next few weeks, Matthew walked us through several properties giving us the rundown on the condition of the house, the possible rental income, while spending time to teach us what to look out for from the condition of the roof, to moisture ridden basement walls, and foundation issues that caused rooms to tilt a certain way. We finally found a property in great condition and in a wonderful location. Matthew expertly advised us on offers and with some tricks up his sleeve, we strategically outbid other offers. Long story short, we have ourselves an investment property that pays for itself and then some. I am looking forward to working with Matthew again in buying another investment property hopefully sometime later this year.

I am a business professional looking to invest in real estate and utilize property management services. This company appealed to me as they appeared to have a full service menu. Real estate brokerage/construction/leasing and management services. I have contacted and spoken to both Matt and Earl (principles at the company). Signed the requisite exclusive agent paperwork. During that process there were auto texts that came to my phone and it was difficult to actually get to speak to someone. Since then I have called and left multiple messages for someone to get back to me and just let me know where we are in the process. Crickets. Can’t get a hold of anyone. I have no idea if they are good at what they do beyond that. I can’t believe they get clients with this lack of communication however.

As a first-time investor, Matthew was more than grateful to volunteer his time and experience to work with me and provide invaluable feedback. After much reaching out to others in the industry, frustration getting starting can be very common. Luckily, Matthew was available and willing to lend a hand. I'm extremely grateful for the time he sacrificed as well as the level of professionalism and knowledge he displayed. As I grow in my endeavors, I will remember this and hopefully be in a position to show my gratitude and who knows, perhaps to even leverage his outstanding services. Highly recommend.

Matthew was willing to meet with me when I was first starting out and has been an amazing asset as I have grown my investments. He continues to mentor, coach, and support me as I look to keep growing in my knowledge and following his example. In addition, he has a great team at Irish Jones Realty & Property Management. If you are looking for turn-key investments, fix and flips, buy and holds, or one of the best property management teams in the WNY area, you will find it through is group. Also, if you get the chance, ask him how he got started. Inspiring story that reiterates what is possible, even when starting from nothing or without a huge bank-roll behind you.

Matt has been a great resource in helping us invest long distance in the Buffalo market. We weren’t really sure where to look for our first Brrrr but he and his team steered us right where we needed to be. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the area and investing in general. After doing my research of other brokers and property managers in the area, we stayed right where we started. He and his team are the best deal we’ve found personally, professionally, and financially.

Matthew is an incredibly knowledgeable and professional real estate agent. My wife and I began our journey into real estate investing during the fall of 2020, where Matthew guided us through the cutthroat, COVID seller’s market, leading us to successfully closing on our first investment property early this month. Naively diving in head first, I had the mindset of buying a dirt-cheap fixer upper and DIYing the hell out of it into a model rental to bring in the cash flow. Matthew went along with my idea and scheduled several walkthroughs of properties my wife and I were interested in. Coincidently the first property we looked at was a total mess with puddles of water in the basement, intriguingly low ceilings on the second floor, wrecked and rusted bathrooms, with a wall of fake books in the hallway to give it some sparkle. Matthew, coming from years of experience as a real estate investor and property manager, gave us a detailed explanation what work would need to be done to get the property shape. Needless to say, I was way in over my head with the DIY idea and decided to look into more turn-key properties. Over the next few weeks, Matthew walked us through several properties giving us the rundown on the condition of the house, the possible rental income, while spending time to teach us what to look out for from the condition of the roof, to moisture ridden basement walls, and foundation issues that caused rooms to tilt a certain way. We finally found a property in great condition and in a wonderful location. Matthew expertly advised us on offers and with some tricks up his sleeve, we strategically outbid other offers. Long story short, we have ourselves an investment property that pays for itself and then some. I am looking forward to working with Matthew again in buying another investment property hopefully sometime later this year.

Had an amazing experience with Irish Jones while purchasing an investment property in the Buffalo area. From my very first conversation with EarI, I was amazed with both the knowledge shared and the time taken to really explain different aspects of the Buffalo market. Through many showings, he was very patient, thorough, and analytical with his assessment of both the house as an asset as well as the potential to be successful within the current market. My wife and I were very greatful to have found a realtor that we trusted and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire buying process. We will certainly be reaching out to Earl and Irish Jones again, and would 110% recommend to anyone searching for a home in the area!

Matt really helped us out of a tight spot on a renovation project gone wrong with another contractor. An assessment by Matt and his expert crew helped us realize that selling was the way to go, and in the end, this was definitely the advice that we needed to hear. Matt was able to find us a buyer and was always accessible throughout the entire process. He really fought hard to get us to the closing table as quickly as possible. Matt is a true expert in the WNY market and I would recommend him without hesitation. I plan to use Irish Jones again for any future investment projects.

Matt and his team were incredibly helpful. Matt provided a detailed breakdown of neighborhoods, trends, and potential properties as a downstate investor unfamiliar with the Buffalo market. Not only this, Matt went a step further and recommended house inspection companies, attorneys, and lenders to make the process easier! He didn't stop there! During my visit, Matt took me on a customized tour, meticulously examining properties with me and guiding me towards the perfect investment. I can't recommend Matt and his team highly enough! All I can say is thank you for helping me get started on my real estate journey!