Multifamily Investor Playbook

What truly sets Faris Capital Partners apart? In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the five core values that guide Faris Capital Partners and how those values shape the way they hire, serve investors, manage properties, and make investment decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why core values should be more than wall art or buzzwords...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down the Road to Housing Act and what this major housing legislation could mean for multifamily investors. With bipartisan support behind the bill, John explains why the U.S. housing shortage has become politically undeniable and how the bill’s provisions may impact apartment demand, financing, permitting, and future supp...

Is rent control making a comeback, and what could it mean for multifamily investors? In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down the growing rent control movement across the U.S., why it is gaining momentum, and how it can impact housing supply, underwriting, financing, property values, and investor returns. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why rent control is...

Confused about return of capital vs. return on capital? In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz explain the difference in simple terms—and why it matters when investing in real estate. They break down how these returns affect your cash flow, taxes, and overall investment performance. They also share how Faris Capital Partners structures deals to be tax efficient for both U.S. and Canadian...

Book a call to learn more about our new investment opportunity, Faris Residences Smyrna: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mark-faris Is 2026 shaping up to be one of the best multifamily buying opportunities of the decade? While many investors are still waiting for certainty, the window may already be opening. In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down why 2026 co...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook , Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down why national recession headlines do not always tell the full story, and why local market fundamentals matter most in real estate investing. While the headlines focus on uncertainty, markets like Atlanta, Charleston, and Tampa continue to show strong signs of growth through job creation, corporate inves...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down where investors should be allocating capital in today’s volatile market and why multifamily real estate is standing out right now. With ongoing stock market swings, geopolitical uncertainty, and inflation, they unpack the growing disconnect between equities and real estate, and what that means for new i...

In this episode, John Makarewicz sits down with Alexander Morsink, CEO & Co-Founder of Equivesto, a licensed Canadian exempt market dealer (EMD) platform that has helped raise over $170M for private investments since 2020. Alexander also serves on the Ontario Securities Commission’s Registrant Advisory Committee, offering insight into the regulatory side of private investing. The conversation...

Interested? Reserve your spot now: ⁠ https://share.hsforms.com/1ZrTeGuokTUqAqb1WxZ7o_Aniqr9⁠ Book a call with Mark Faris to learn more: ⁠ https://meetings.hubspot.com/mark-faris⁠ In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz take you behind the scenes of their latest multifamily acquisition — Brighton Way, now rebranded as Faris Residences Smyrna, a 100-unit asset in one of Atlanta’s most strate...

In this episode of the Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz sits down with Jonathan Lee, Founder and Principal Lawyer at A.G. Truitt Law Professional Corporation, to break down the legal framework behind successful multifamily real estate deals. Jonathan brings over a decade of experience in transactional and regulatory law, working with participants across the asset management industry....

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down why Atlanta is projected to be one of the top multifamily markets for rent growth in 2026—and what that means for investors today. After two years of declining rents, the data is now pointing to a clear turning point. With 4.1% projected rent growth, a sharp slowdown in new supply, and continued populat...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down one of the most overlooked shifts in real estate today: baby boomers are now the fastest-growing renter demographic—and it’s changing the game for multifamily investors. With millions of boomers selling their homes, unlocking equity, and choosing flexibility over ownership, this “renter wave” is creatin...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down where investors should be allocating capital in today’s uncertain environment—and why multifamily real estate continues to stand out. With rising interest rates, stock market volatility, geopolitical conflict, and ongoing economic uncertainty, many investors are asking the same question: where can you protect and gro...

Global conflict can move markets fast—and investors need to understand the ripple effects. In this episode, John Makarewicz breaks down the recent U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran and how the situation is impacting oil prices, interest rates, and market volatility. He explains what these shifts could mean for real estate investors and why periods of uncertainty may create opportunities for discipli...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the multifamily pricing reset and what it means for investors today. With property prices roughly 21% below the peak, cap rates expanding, and competition cooling, a unique buying window may be emerging for investors looking to acquire quality assets at better valuations. We dive into the data behind th...

How do you prepare a multifamily property for sale and maximize your exit price? In this episode of the Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down their proven 12-month exit strategy for selling apartment buildings at top dollar. Learn how to increase net operating income (NOI), tighten operations, optimize your T12 financials, and position your asset to attract serio...

At NMHC 2026, the surprise wasn’t distress — it was the surge of debt capital flowing back into multifamily. Instead of forced sales, abundant liquidity is recapitalizing assets and keeping deal flow thin. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in the market and how we’re positioning for 2026. You’ll learn: • Who’s lending — and on what terms • Why distress hasn’t materialized • Wh...

Is 2026 the year multifamily real estate finally breaks wide open? While mainstream headlines preach caution, the smart money is already moving. In this episode of the Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down why market sentiment has officially shifted and why waiting for perfect clarity could be your biggest investment mistake of the year. What you’ll learn: ✔ The Sentiment Shif...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz walk through our 2026 operating plan — not just the goals, but the structure, metrics, and habits we use to actually deliver results in a changing multifamily market. Rather than chasing more deals or bigger projections, our focus for 2026 is simple and measurable: deliver the best living experience for 500 new re...

In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the 10 most common investor biases—and how to avoid them when investing in real estate. From FOMO and recency bias, to confirmation traps and the narrative fallacy, these psychological shortcuts influence how we evaluate deals, operators, and markets. You’ll learn practical ways to check your thinking a...

Company values don’t fail — execution does. As teams scale, values often turn into vague slogans while day-to-day behaviors drift. The result? Missed handoffs, slow response times, and an inconsistent investor and resident experience. In this episode, John Makarewicz breaks down a practical, proven system for turning company values into clear, observable behaviors that actually drive results. Insp...

2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for real estate investors. In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the 3 major trends that are already reshaping the multifamily market — and how smart investors are positioning ahead of the crowd. From economic momentum and built-to-rent growth to why smaller markets are outperforming major metros, this is the playbook serious investors...

Rental application fraud is one of the biggest hidden risks in multifamily, quietly eroding NOI, driving bad debt, and pressuring DSCR. In this episode, John Makarewicz explains how fraud has evolved from simple fake pay stubs into sophisticated schemes involving synthetic identities, doctored financials, and professional tenants—and walks through the layered defense framework used at Faris Capita...

Most business plans don’t fail because they’re bad ideas — they fail because execution breaks down. Teams chase too many priorities, no one owns outcomes, and weekly work drifts away from the real goal. In this episode, John Makarewicz breaks down the GPS Framework (Goals, Priorities, Strategies) — a simple, one-page system high-performing teams use to turn plans into execution. He explains how to...

Ever wondered why some multifamily deals look great on paper but deliver disappointing returns? In many cases, it’s not the acquisition or operations — it’s a poorly planned exit. In this episode, John Makarewicz explains how experienced multifamily operators plan exits before they buy. He shares the frameworks Faris Capital Partners uses to identify the future buyer and protect investor returns t...