🎙️ Apartment Syndication with John Makarewicz: Real Estate Strategies That Work in 2025

Apartment syndication is emerging as a preferred wealth-building strategy in 2025—especially for investors seeking leverage, cash flow, and long-term appreciation without managing tenants directly. In this episode, seasoned investor John Makarewicz breaks down exactly how his team at Ferris Capital Partners finds and scales deals in today’s shifting market.

Whether you're facing rising home prices, unsure about the next move in a turbulent real estate cycle, or looking to generate sustainable passive income, this episode is tailored to your questions. John’s transition from residential agent to multifamily investing expert offers a proven blueprint for anyone stuck between small-scale landlording and scalable syndication investing.

We dive deep into the operational systems, leadership frameworks, and capital strategies that help Ferris Capital outperform in today's tight commercial real estate landscape. You’ll discover how to:

• Systematically analyze real estate investing opportunities

• Structure deals that attract investors—even in a slower real estate market 2025

• Build a real estate startup with processes and metrics that scale

• Lead teams using principles rooted in real estate leadership and sports coaching

• Craft investor experiences that stand out in a crowded market

This isn’t just another “how-to” podcast—it’s a strategic conversation designed for people searching for their next big move in apartment syndication. If you're seeking clear steps, smart systems, and tested leadership principles to level up your investing, this episode is for you.

00:00 – Welcome & intro to John Makarewicz
01:12 – From agent to syndicator: John's journey
03:20 – What makes apartment syndication powerful in 2025
05:25 – The current real estate cycle and economic pressure points
07:45 – Why multifamily investing wins over residential
09:30 – Key systems and metrics for growing a real estate startup
12:00 – Leadership lessons from sports & business
14:05 – Investor experience, automation, and trust
16:30 – Where the real estate market 2025 is headed
18:10 – How to start your own syndication path
19:45 – Where to find John & free resources

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