From 0 to 6,000 Affordable Units I Sydne Garchik’s Impactful Mission

Sydne Garchik is a highly accomplished and driven real estate professional with a proven track record in property investment, development, and management. Sydne has demonstrated expertise in affordable housing preservation, multi-family real estate acquisitions, and community-focused initiatives. Sydne is adept at fostering strategic partnerships and delivering exceptional results.

In 2015, Sydne established MRK Partners, a prominent real estate investment and management firm specializing in the acquisition, repositioning, preservation, and creation of affordable multi-family properties nationwide. Under her leadership, MRK has delivered over 6,000 affordable housing units across 25+ properties, with an additional 700 units in the pipeline. The company’s portfolio represents over $1 billion in assets, solidifying its impact in delivering sustainable housing solutions for underserved communities.

Sydne serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for BLOOM, a 501c3 organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities for upward mobility and fostering resilient individuals and thriving communities. BLOOM is steadfast in its commitment to delivering comprehensive support and resources that empower personal and professional growth. She is also a Board Member of UMiami’s School of Architecture MRED and is an active participant in the Women’s Leadership group.

Sydne lives in Florida with her husband and three young daughters.

MRK:
YouTube:    / @mrkpartners  
LinkedIn:   / mrkpartners  
Instagram:   / mrkpartners  

Sydne:
LinkedIn:   / sydne-garchik-3a27701a9  
Instagram:   / sydnegarchik  

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Trailer
0:28 - How Sydne got into real estate
10:08 - Affordable capital stack
25:18 - Strategies to help developers
28:06 - Starting MRK Partners
35:13 - MRK Partners first deal
37:47 - MRK Partners strategy & portfolio
48:48 - South Florida vs. other counties
50:03 - Building & scaling MRK Partners
54:13 - Sydne’s experience in South Florida
55:58 - Advice for women in the industry

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