Who We Are

Signature Properties is a growing real estate acquisition and management firm specializing in multifamily residential properties across Maryland and the Washington DC metro area.

Founded in 2007 in Downtown Baltimore, we dedicated ourselves to creating beautiful spaces and innovative living through the revitalization of forgotten communities.

As of 2017, our portfolio has expanded throughout Maryland and the Washington DC metro area with over 9 multifamily properties across the region. We are committed to providing beautiful and enjoyable homes and communities for thousands of Maryland and Washington DC residents.

Meet Our Key Team Members

Michael Katz

Founder

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Erika Martinez-Orlaskey

President

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Leslie Hobbs

Controller

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Jason Stahli

Director of Project Management and Maintenance

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Tess Weyant

Director of Property Management

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Investors

Our goal is to maximize investment returns for capital partners and institutional investors by ensuring an appropriate capitalization structure, while focusing on optimal property performance.

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Our team is recognized as our most valuable resource. If you are interested in being a part of positive change in our company, consider joining our dedicated team of professionals.

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Michael Katz

Founder

  • Combined 19 years experience as a practicing CPA and real estate investor
  • Founded Katz & Co, CPA's, which grew to 2M in revenue and 10 employees. Began Signature Props with an 8 unit multi-family
  • Founded Signature Properties in 2007
  • Proven success significantly increasing NOI and achieving an average ROI of 12% across portfolio investments
  • Focused on identifying, underwriting, and securing debt and equity for new investment opportunities

Erika Orlaskey

President

  • Extensive experience in the areas of operations and management, marketing and sales, human resources, and risk management
  • Focused on aggressive financial growth and comprehensive organizational development through the establishment and implementation of strategic initiatives
  • MMHA Board member, Chair of the Education Committee, member of the HR Council and Outreach Committees; CAPS/CAM certified
  • Recipient of the Shining Star of Property Management award from the Maryland Multi-Family Housing Association (2017)
  • Previous experience includes 10 years with Home Properties

Leslie Hobbs

Controller

  • Vast experience working with traditional multi-family housing, historical tax credit, commercial properties, international housing, mobile home parks, and single-family homes
  • Focused on improving the bottom line through maximizing software use and the implementation of streamlined and strategic processes and procedures
  • Property Management software expert (Yardi)
  • Previous experience includes 10 years with Zidan Management Group

Jason Stahli

Director of Project Management and Maintenance

  • Extensive experience in the areas of asset management, capital improvement management, and maintenance support
  • Directly responsible for the completion of capital improvement/ renovations projects in excess of $30M; achieved average ROI of 32% on completed projects
  • Focused on all phases of construction, renovation management, and all areas of maintenance operations with the goal of consistently maximizing ROI for each asset
  • Previous experience includes 12 years with Donaldson Group

Tess Weyant

Director of Property Management

  • Extensive experience in the areas of acquisitions/ dispositions, value-add project management, and stabilization of property operations
  • Focused on maximizing property and portfolio value through concentrated and strategic on-site efforts and management
  • CAM certified
  • MMHA Gold/Silver/Bronze award winner for “Overall Property of the Year”
  • Previous experience includes 11 years with Home Properties