6 Ways to Protect Your Investment During Economic Downturns

In this episode of the Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down six essential strategies every investor needs to safeguard their real estate investments during a market downturn. From buying cash-flowing properties to maintaining strong lender relationships, this episode offers timeless principles that apply in any market cycle.

About This Episode

In this episode of the Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down six essential strategies every investor needs to safeguard their real estate investments during a market downturn. From buying cash-flowing properties to maintaining strong lender relationships, this episode offers timeless principles that apply in any market cycle.

Mark and John break down how conservative underwriting, fixed-rate debt, and proactive asset management can be the difference between thriving or failing when the market shifts. They also share lessons from real-world deals, the importance of reserves, and how to evaluate an operator’s ability to weather tough times.

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