Meet Our COO/Partner: Jay Michalec, Real Estate OPS Expert
Meet Jay Michalec – COO of Graystone & the Brain Behind Our Property Management Success
Jay Michalec isn’t just the Chief Operating Officer of Graystone Investment Group—he’s the mastermind who revolutionized the way we do property management. Thanks to his leadership, our PM division quadrupled in size, and we’ve built a system that investors actually like dealing with (yes, really).
With 25 years in hospitality and a proud background as a US Army veteran, Jay brings a no-nonsense, service-first mindset to every conversation. He’s not just running operations—he’s making sure your investment is managed with military-grade precision and five-star service.
Jay can walk you through exactly how our PM team works, how we charge no junk fees, and why our investors trust us with hundreds of doors across Florida. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or scaling your portfolio, Jay will help you protect your cash flow and sleep better at night.
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For Sale: 2003 10th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Address: 2003 10th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Specs: 4 Bed / 2 Bath, 1,620 sqft Price: $290,000 New roof and full interior [...]
For Sale: 1003 East 22nd Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
Address: 1003 East 22nd Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 Specs: 3 Bed / 1 Bath, 1,062 sqft Price: $244,000 Leased at $1,595/month through August 2025 [...]
For Sale: 6303 Tennessee Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Address: 6303 Tennessee Avenue, New Port Richey, FL 34653 Specs: 3 Bed / 1 Bath, 905 sqft Price: $199,000 Condition: Turn-key Recently updated and ready for [...]
For Sale: 10554 116th Ave, Largo, FL 33773
📍 Property Details Address: 10554 116th Ave, Largo, FL 33773 Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 4 Beds | 2 Baths Living Area: 1,127 sq ft Year [...]
For Sale: 1811 Mississippi Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Property Highlights Address: 1811 Mississippi Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 Type: Single Family Residence Layout: 2 Bedrooms | [...]
For Sale: 10022 N Lantana Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
📍 Property Address: 10022 N Lantana Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 💲 Asking Price: $230,000 📏 Property Size: 840 sqft 🛏️ Units: 2 bed / 2 bath total [...]
What Our VIP Investors Saying about the Team!
VIP Clients
Discover how James, a VIP client, was thoroughly impressed with his first BRRRR deal with us! Watch as he shares his positive experience, detailing the seamless process and exceptional support he received.
VIP Clients
“It’s been absolutely fantastic! The team is great, they’re always in communication. It’s been seamless … we just appreciate Greystone…”
Chinese Investor
“Graystone helped me to invest and manage everything that needs to be done. The results have been extraordinary.”
J.C.: French / Hong Kong
“They helped me find the properties that met my needs … Everything went great! … Their responsiveness is perfect!”
Dan: Canada
“I’ve got one property through them in the St. Petersburg area, and I’ve had nothing but an incredible experience.”
Mr. Brooks: Canada
“They’re very honest to deal with, quick to respond, probably getting around the 20% return on my dollar.”
Levi: Mexico
“In the first 5-7 days we got 2 form offers. We took one of them, and then we closed within 2 weeks. It was amazing.”
Raj Kumar: Indian
“The level of professionalism, the commitment to clients, and the effort at making sure that the client gets the best is something that we should applaud for.”
Chris Yu: New York
“Jorge and team are very knowledgeable… Since I was new at this, they really helped me a lot… I appreciate the fact that they have the whole team in place, from Realtors, to construction and rehab teams, to property management and lenders.”
Meet our Team of Experts!
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Jay Michalec – COO & Property Management Expert at Graystone.
With 25+ years in hospitality and a background as a U.S. Army vet, Jay brings discipline and care to every rental. He’s the guy behind smooth operations and happy landlords. Connect with Jay: https://graystoneig.com/jay
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