#121: Rent Control Is Making a Comeback: Why the Sunbelt Is Becoming More Valuable

#123: The 5 Core Values That Set Us Apart: How We Live Them Every Day

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 ✔ How core values become a decision-making filter for the entire company ✔ Why culture has to start with leadership ✔ How genuine love of people shapes their approach to team members, investors, and residents ✔ How wise choices guide deal selection, investor relationships, and disciplined investing ✔ Why first-class service, operational excellence, and speed of execution matter in multifamily investing If you're investing in multifamily real estate or evaluating who to invest with, this episode gives you an inside look at the culture, values, and operating principles behind Faris Capital Partners. 📩 Want to invest with us? Visit www.fulloutinvesting.com [http://www.fulloutinvesting.com] to learn more and book a call. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. They do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. All investments carry risk, including the possible loss of principal. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

#122: A Major Housing Bill Just Passed: Is This a Win for Multifamily Investors?

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 supply. He also unpacks the restrictions on large institutional single-family rental investors, the removal of the build-to-rent forced-sale provision, and why these changes could create a tailwind for multifamily real estate. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ What the Road to Housing Act includes ✔ Why single-family rental restrictions may benefit apartments ✔ How higher FHA multifamily loan limits could impact development ✔ Why streamlined permitting matters for housing supply ✔ What the removed build-to-rent provision means for investors ✔ Why conservative underwriting still matters despite legislative tailwinds For multifamily investors, this episode offers a clear look at how housing policy may shape future opportunities and why market selection, disciplined acquisition, and strong fundamentals remain critical. 📩 Interested in investing with us? Visit ⁠ [http://www.fulloutinvesting.com/]www.fulloutinvesting.com [http://www.fulloutinvesting.com]⁠ [http://www.fulloutinvesting.com/] to explore our process, view sample deals, and learn how we work with our investors. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. All investments carry risk, including the possible loss of principal. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

#121: Rent Control Is Making a Comeback: Why the Sunbelt Is Becoming More Valuable

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 [http://returns.In] this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why rent control is becoming a major topic across the U.S. ✔ How rent control can impact new housing supply and future rents ✔ What examples like Montgomery County and St. Paul reveal ✔ Why rent control can affect underwriting, NOI growth, and exit values ✔ Why landlord-friendly markets like Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina matter ✔ How Faris Capital Partners thinks about market selection and resident experience If you're investing in multifamily real estate or evaluating future markets, this episode explains why rent control, housing supply, and market selection matter. 📩 Want to invest with us? Visit www.fulloutinvesting.com [http://www.fulloutinvesting.com] to learn more and book a call. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. They do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. All investments carry risk, including the possible loss of principal. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

#120: Return of Capital vs. Return on Capital: Why Most Investors Get This Wrong

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 investors. ✔️ What return of capital means ✔️ What return on capital means ✔️ How taxes can impact your returns ✔️ How deal structure affects your take-home gains ✔️ Why wise counsel matters when investing If you're a serious investor looking to optimize returns, reduce taxes, and gain clarity in a noisy market, this is a must-watch. 📌 Visit www.fulloutinvesting.com [http://www.fulloutinvesting.com] to see the 10-step investing process, review a sample deal, and book a call with the team.

#119: Why 2026 Could Be the Decade’s Best Entry Vintage for Multifamily

Book a call to learn more about our new investment opportunity, Faris Residences Smyrna: https://meetings.hubspot.com/mark-faris [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 could represent a powerful “vintage year” for multifamily investors, how market timing can shape long-term returns, and why uncertainty may be creating an important window as pricing, supply, rent growth, and capital markets continue to shift. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ What a real estate “vintage year” means and why it matters ✔ Why difficult capital markets can create stronger investment opportunities ✔ How 2026 compares to past market cycles ✔ Why multifamily pricing may be creating opportunity ✔ How the construction slowdown may support future rent growth ✔ Why B-class value-add multifamily remains a key focus ✔ What risks investors should watch in today’s market ✔ How Faris Capital Partners is thinking about market selection in the current cycle If you're looking to better understand the next potential multifamily investment window, this episode offers a clear and grounded perspective. 📩 Want to invest with us? Visit www.fulloutinvesting.com [http://www.fulloutinvesting.com] to learn more and book a call. . . . Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests. They do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. All investments carry risk, including the possible loss of principal. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.