Built by Investors, for Investors
Garnet Investment Consulting was founded on a simple conviction: individual investors deserve the same caliber of real estate expertise that institutional players have always had access to.
From the Ground Up
Garnet was founded over a decade ago by a team of real estate professionals who had spent years watching individual investors make costly mistakes — not from lack of ambition, but from lack of access. Access to deal flow. Access to market intelligence. Access to the kind of strategic guidance that turns a single property into a portfolio.
We built Garnet to close that gap. Starting with a handful of clients in the Southeast, we grew our practice by delivering one thing consistently: results. Today, we advise investors across the country, managing hundreds of properties and hundreds of millions in residential real estate assets.
Our approach has never changed. We think like investors first, advisors second. Every recommendation we make is one we'd stake our own capital on.
Principles We Build On
Investor-First Thinking
We measure every decision against one standard: does it serve your return objectives? Our incentives are aligned with yours — we succeed when you succeed.
Rigorous Analysis
Intuition has its place, but data drives our decisions. Every acquisition, every market recommendation, every portfolio strategy is backed by thorough financial modeling and market research.
Long-Term Perspective
Real estate wealth is built over years, not quarters. We help you make decisions that compound — prioritizing sustainable returns over short-term gains.
Radical Transparency
You'll always know exactly where your portfolio stands. No surprises, no spin — just clear, honest reporting and straightforward advice.
Experienced Across Every Dimension
Marcus Harrington
Founder & CEO
Marcus has 20+ years of residential real estate experience, having personally acquired and managed over 300 properties before founding Garnet. He holds an MBA from Wharton and is a licensed real estate broker in 12 states.
Priya Nair
Director of Acquisitions
Priya leads our acquisition practice, overseeing deal sourcing, underwriting, and transaction management. She previously spent 8 years at a top-tier private equity real estate firm before joining Garnet.
Daniel Reyes
Head of Portfolio Strategy
Daniel brings deep expertise in portfolio construction and market analysis. A former economist with the Federal Reserve, he translates macroeconomic trends into actionable investment strategies for our clients.
Licensed in 12 States
Real estate brokerage licenses across major U.S. markets
CCIM Designated
Certified Commercial Investment Member designation
NAR Member
National Association of Realtors member in good standing
$200M+ Advised
Total residential real estate assets under advisement
500+ Properties
Residential properties acquired or managed for clients
12+ Years
Serving individual investors nationwide since 2014
Let's Build Something Lasting
Whether you're just getting started or scaling an established portfolio, we'd love to learn about your goals.