A team invested in your real estate success.
We pride ourselves on having a small, skilled team to handle
all your needs in one office.
Whether you are looking to invest in additional properties, need support managing the day-to-day, or feel it’s time to cash in on your investment, we are able to handle all aspects of your situation.
We are centrally located in Downtown Kalamazoo, within the neighborhoods we service. This makes us conveniently located near our customer’s assets to better support the management and maintenance they require.
We’re built to serve a wide range of client types.
Student Renters
Family & Individual Renters
Early-Stage Investors
Small & Large Real Estate Investors
Rental Property Developers
Located in Kalamazoo, with access to a great variety of property classes and a diverse market.
With an estimated population of 75,000 and three colleges, Kalamazoo features a tenant population that many investors are drawn to. Whether seeking single-family homes, duplexes, apartment buildings or apartment complexes, the Kalamazoo market has it all, plus the local shopping, restaurants, entertainment and lifestyle attractions that support a variety of renters in various phases of life.
Who you choose to work with will have a significant impact on the long-term value of your investment portfolio. We’re the right team for your needs.
Management Team
Joe Lukeman
Broker, Owner
Joe Lukeman is the broker/owner of Lukeman Group and Lukeman Property Management, which he started in 2005 after working as a part time real estate investor, appraiser and Realtor. He is also a partner and owner of property investment portfolios Big House Holdings, LLC and Lukeman Properties, LLC. Joe has over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in various industries to add to his real estate background.
The focus of his recent professional career has centered on small investment properties in downtown Kalamazoo — around Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. With friends and family asking to manage their properties along with a handful of small local investors, Joe has grown organically over the past 20 years to include a full brokerage, management and maintenance business servicing clients from all over the country with assets in Kalamazoo. He has represented properties for sale all over Michigan, and enjoys the creative process required to buy and sell investment properties.
Joe holds his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University, and when he is out of the office, you can find him boating on Gull Lake or the ski slopes with his wife and three children.
Madison Lukeman
Office Manager, Associate Broker
Native to the Kalamazoo area, Madison graduated magna cum laude from Albion College receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management. Prior to moving back to Southwest Michigan to pursue a career in Real Estate sales and management, Madison worked for several years in luxury resort management at Winter Park Resort in Colorado.
Her background in rental property management can be attributed to her parents and their small family businesses managing rental properties, rehab projects, flipping houses and low-income housing voucher management. Madison specializes in single-family and small, multi-unit sales and can offer in-depth knowledge of leasing, marketing and tenant management.
Outside of rental property management and sales, Madison is an avid snow skier, water skier, and lake-life enthusiast.
Real Estate Agents
Amanda Cline
Realtor
Amanda Cline is a Realtor with deep ties to the Vicksburg and Greater Kalamazoo communities. Her real estate journey began in 2014 as a leasing agent, where she honed her skills in property management before obtaining her professional license in 2016. Joining Lukeman Group in 2016 marked a significant milestone, allowing Amanda to expand her expertise in real estate transactions and market dynamics. Her hands-on experience includes successfully flipping a historic home and co-owning Welch Barn, offering valuable insights into real estate investment. With a commitment to providing expert guidance and support, Amanda is dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate goals.
Lexi Kirkendall
Realtor
Lexi is originally from Schoolcraft, Michigan, and began her career in real estate at Lukeman Group, where she worked in the leasing office. She gained valuable experience assisting clients with their housing needs. Outside of work, Lexi enjoys playing golf and traveling every chance she gets. Known for her commitment to a professional yet personal approach, she ensures each client interaction is both meaningful and enjoyable.
Dakota Wiersma-Parish
Realtor
Dakota is a seasoned professional with a diverse background, including over five years of military service and two years of experience as an Executive Assistant at a global chemical organization. In 2024, she earned her real estate license and is currently working as the Leasing Agent at Lukeman Group, where she applies her expertise in customer service and property management. Outside of work, Dakota enjoys spending time with her three young children, participating in family game nights, and, as an avid espresso lover, perfecting her latte art while making endless lattes at home. Dakota has a passion for flowers and cultivates an expansive garden. She looks forward to bringing her love of florals to others by sharing them through her small business opening in 2025.
Office Staff
