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Why Real Estate Outperforms Stocks, Bonds & Cash in Volatile Markets
June 14, 2025
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Mark Faris & John Makarewicz

In this episode of the Multifamily Investor Playbook, Mark Faris and John Makarewicz break down 6 powerful reasons why real estate—especially cash-flowing multifamily properties—is one of the safest, most reliable places to build and protect wealth when markets get volatile.

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