Derek Czarkowski is an accomplished investment and real estate professional with 18 years in acquisitions, asset management, capital markets, and fundraising. Currently the Director of Investments at RFC Capital, Derek leverages his extensive knowledge in multifamily acquisitions and redevelopment, guiding the firm’s strategic growth across Southern California. In his role, he drives value through keen insights into financial modeling, investor relations, portfolio valuation, and due diligence.
Derek’s prior experience includes serving as Head of Acquisitions and Fundraising at Elan Multifamily Investments, where he successfully led transactions exceeding $500 million in institutional multifamily assets in the Western U.S. In addition, Derek implemented project management systems for a national institutional multifamily portfolio at GoldOller Real Estate Investments, achieving a 20% ROI on more than $100 million in value-add capital improvements. His earlier experience with Equus Capital Partners involved underwriting and analysis of over 1,000 multifamily properties and acquiring more than $500 million in assets, developing his skill in property evaluation and transaction management.