Multifamily Investor Playbook

Ever wondered why some multifamily deals fall apart even when the numbers look great? It’s almost always the quiet killers most investors miss — taxes, insurance, hidden infrastructure issues, bad underwriting assumptions, lender covenants, staffing gaps, and more. In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz walk through the 12 silent deal killers that derail returns and share how experienced...

Trying to decide where to invest heading into 2026 — single family or multifamily? With listings rising, affordability tightening, and renter demand accelerating, the data clearly points toward multifamily. In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down what’s really happening in today’s housing market in both the U.S. and Canada — why single-family is softening, why multifamily is str...

Still relying on headlines to guide your investment decisions? This week’s data tells a very different story. Liquidity is improving, bid activity is climbing, and multifamily continues to outperform other CRE sectors — even as Fed uncertainty and a cooling white-collar job market dominate the news cycle. In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the three trends that matter right...

Wondering if now is really the best time to invest in multifamily real estate? With headlines still calling for uncertainty, most investors are frozen — but the data tells a very different story. In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down why multifamily is finally turning a corner — with demand rising, construction slowing, cap rates compressing, and prices still well below replac...

Looking to scale your company without losing the culture that made it great? Most businesses hit a breaking point when they grow. Values get diluted, communication slips, and the culture that once felt tight and aligned starts to drift. In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down the 5 principles Faris Capital Partners uses to scale fast without losing culture...

Most Canadians are stuck in public markets and overpriced local real estate — while the U.S. Sun Belt is experiencing massive population growth, job creation, and renter demand. The opportunity is big, but cross-border taxes and complexity hold many investors back. In this episode of The Full Out Real Estate Investor, John Makarewicz explains the simple, investor-first path into U.S. multifamily —...

Most underwriting looks great on a spreadsheet — until reality hits. The quickest way investors lose money isn’t the market…it’s bad assumptions. In this episode of Full Out Real Estate Investor, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down: ✅ Why most deals fail long before closing ✅ The three pressure points that make or break returns: rents, expenses, and exit caps ✅ How their “kill-criteria” r...

Atlanta isn’t just growing — it’s compounding. A diverse job engine, steady in-migration, and cooling new supply are shifting fundamentals back in investors’ favor. But not every deal or submarket makes sense. In this episode of Full Out Real Estate Investor, John Makarewicz explains why Faris Capital Partners loves investing in Atlanta multifamily — and what smart investors need to know before do...

Not all apartment investments are created equal. In this episode, John Makarewicz breaks down the four main multifamily investment strategies — Core, Core Plus, Value-Add, and Opportunistic — explaining their distinct risk profiles, return expectations, investor fit, and execution complexity. You’ll learn: ✅ The key differences between Core, Core Plus, Value-Add, and Opportunistic investments ✅...

What happens when immigration enforcement actions collide with Fair Housing law — and how can operators protect both people and performance? In this episode, John Makarewicz shares a real story from one of our communities where three residents were deported — and the operational, human, and ethical challenges that followed. He breaks down a practical playbook for navigating ICE raids , Fair Housin...

Most investors are heavily weighted in stocks and bonds — but true diversification comes from owning assets that create stable cash flow, hedge inflation, and grow in value over time. In this episode of The Full Out Real Estate Investor, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz reveal how apartment syndications can protect your downside and supercharge your portfolio — without adding extra work. They break...

Most operators chase rent growth with granite countertops and gray paint — but true value in multifamily comes from purposeful design that makes properties easier to lease, easier to live in, and easier to maintain. In this episode of The Full Out Real Estate Investor, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz reveal the design performance framework used across Faris Capital Partners’ portfolio to drive leas...

Are great resident experiences just “nice to have” — or do they actually drive NOI growth and investor returns? In this episode of The Full Out Real Estate Investor, John Makarewicz and Mark Faris reveal the five key KPIs that connect happy residents to higher NOI and long-term value growth. They break down the exact metrics top operators track — and the small operational wins that compound into m...

Most investors treat residents as numbers on a spreadsheet — but at Faris Capital Partners, we believe that people drive performance. In this episode, Mark Faris breaks down why genuine care for residents isn’t just good ethics — it’s good business. Learn how building community, focusing on resident experience, and leading with empathy can translate directly into stronger occupancy, renewals, and...

In this episode of the Full Out Real Estate Investor, John Makarewicz sits down with Corey Perkins, Onsite Property Manager at Faris Residences (Asset Living). With over 15 years in multifamily—from value-add to A-class communities—Corey shares what great onsite management really looks like and how it drives occupancy, renewals, and NOI. You’ll hear: ✅ How top property managers “close the loop” a...

In this episode of the Full Out Real Estate Investor, John Makarewicz explains why multifamily real estate is one of the smartest ways to diversify your portfolio — combining income, tax efficiency, and real-asset stability that stocks and bonds simply can’t match. What you’ll learn: ✔ Why true diversification goes beyond public markets ✔ The 5 pillars that make multifamily a powerful portfolio di...

Most value-add operators take months before residents see any change — but at Faris Capital Partners, transformation starts on day one. In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the 28-Day Full Out® Transformation Plan — how our team delivers visible upgrades, rebrands communities, and builds a resident-first culture within the first month of ownership. They share how this approac...

Glossy pitch decks can make any multifamily deal look like a sure thing — but behind the marketing, many fall apart under real analysis. So how do you spot the winners hiding among the hundreds that don’t make the cut? In this episode, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the 5 steps they use to analyze multifamily deals and protect investor capital: ✅ How to evaluate market fundamentals lik...

In this episode, John Makarewicz sits down with William Lawson, Senior Vice President at BWE, with 12+ years in commercial real estate and $1.2B+ in transactions across the U.S. William has worked with the FCP team on debt placement and preferred equity, bringing hands-on experience from CBRE, JLL, and Phillips Realty Capital. What you’ll learn ✅How a debt & equity broker really adds value: m...

Are mega investors really “buying up all the homes”? Headlines say private equity giants are snapping up 30% of sales in U.S. metros — but what’s hype, and what’s reality? In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz breaks down the truth behind the clickbait: ✅The history of institutional investors in single-family rentals (SFRs) after the 2008 crash ✅Why groups like In...

Should you invest in a REIT or a single real estate deal? In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down the pros and cons of each — and why they believe direct, single-asset syndications give investors a clear edge. You’ll learn: ✔ What a REIT is and how it works vs. a single deal syndication ✔ The trade-off between liquidity (REITs) and higher ups...

Last week, the Fed cut interest rates—but mortgage costs went up . In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook , John Makarewicz unpacks why rate cuts don’t always translate into cheaper debt and what that means for investors right now. You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between Fed policy rates, bond yields, and mortgage pricing ✅ Why mortgages can rise even after a rate cut (and why this...

Is America heading toward a “housing emergency”? That headline is making waves in Washington — with talk of reshaping permitting, zoning, and supply. In this episode, John Makarewicz breaks down Trump’s proposed housing emergency declaration, the regulatory costs fueling the crisis, and the competing narratives shaping the debate — while also sharing how investors are navigating today’s supply cha...

Raising rents isn’t the only way to grow NOI — the real value comes from how you manage after closing. In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz and Georgia Pitrone reveal the levers asset managers use to grow NOI, protect investor capital, and create long-term value. What you’ll learn: ✔ Why the right onsite team is the #1 driver of performance ✔ How to boost rents wit...

What really drives investor returns? It’s not just buying the right property — it’s executing the business plan after closing. In this episode of The Multifamily Investor Playbook, John Makarewicz sits down with Georgia Pitrone, Senior VP of Asset Management at Faris Capital Partners, to unpack how professional asset management protects investor capital and maximizes performance. What you’ll learn...