In this episode, we break down how John Makarewicz helped scale a real estate company to a 9-figure private equity exit before transitioning into multifamily investing with Ferris Capital Partners. John shares lessons from scaling businesses, raising capital, operating apartment communities, and acquiring 400+ multifamily units in today’s challenging market.

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In this episode, we break down
• How John went from bartending to helping scale a company with a 9-figure exit
• The early lessons he learned building a real estate business during the Great Recession
• Why relationships and networking created life-changing opportunities in his career
• How Ferris Capital Partners scaled to 400+ multifamily units in under 3 years
• The exact buy box they use for multifamily acquisitions in the Southeast
• Why fixed-rate debt and cash-flowing deals are non-negotiable in today’s market
• How they raise millions in capital through investor relationships and systems
• The importance of resident experience and operational excellence in multifamily
• How great operators survive market downturns while others fail
• John’s philosophy on leadership, accountability, and building high-performance teams

Time stamps
00:00 Introduction and John’s background
05:42 From college dropout to real estate success
09:50 Scaling a brokerage during the pandemic boom
15:16 Lessons from building a 9-figure company
20:56 Transitioning into multifamily investing
27:29 Ferris Capital’s multifamily strategy explained
33:19 Raising capital and scaling investor relationships
36:45 Breaking down multifamily returns and projections
42:45 Resident experience and operational systems
47:24 Leadership lessons from John Wooden
52:02 Final advice on building successful businesses

Guest Bio
John Makarewicz is the President of Ferris Capital Partners, a multifamily investment firm focused on acquiring and operating apartment communities across the Southeast. Prior to multifamily investing, John helped scale Mark Spain Real Estate into one of the largest residential real estate companies in the country, culminating in a 9-figure private equity exit. Today, he focuses on acquisitions, operations, capital raising, and delivering strong resident and investor experiences.

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