12 Quiet Killers in Multifamily Deals (and How to Avoid Them)

About This Episode

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 operators identify and mitigate them before they become costly problems.

Drawing from experience from 500+ units across multiple markets, they break down the operational, financial, and due-diligence mistakes that even seasoned investors overlook — and give you the same checklist they use to protect investor capital and operate stable, high-performing assets.

Whether you’re buying your first rental or investing in large multifamily deals, this episode will help you avoid the pitfalls that matter most.Whether you’re buying your first rental or investing in large multifamily deals, this episode will help you avoid the pitfalls that matter most.

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