Meet Ari

Get to know Ari Perlmutter, Director of Investments at Metonic. Ari leads the charge in uncovering and acquiring strategically positioned multifamily assets across promising Midwest markets. With a sharp eye for opportunity and a passion for smart investing, he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing all new investment opportunities. Before bringing his talents to Metonic, Ari began his career in project finance at MUFG and honed his skills as an investment associate at Agman. With a degree in applied economics and management and a minor in real estate from Cornell, Ari brings experience and expertise to the investment team.

Q&A

Q: What is your favorite part of your job? 

A: I enjoy exploring new markets; there’s something exciting about spotting local trends and characteristics unique to cities across the US. It’s especially rewarding to see how Metonic’s properties integrate into and enhance the local community.

Q: How do you identify markets and submarkets with strong acquisition potential?

A: I always begin with a deep dive into the evolving fundamentals of the local economy and population trends. From there, I analyze property-specific metrics to uncover opportunities that align with our acquisition strategy

Q: What is something you’re passionate about outside of work? 

A: Outside of work, I’m passionate about staying active and spending time outdoors. Whether it’s basketball, golfing, hiking, or anything competitive, I enjoy being busy and pushing myself.

CliftonStrengths is a personality assessment developed by Gallup that identifies individuals’ top talents across four key domains. By understanding these strengths, people can maximize their potential and work more effectively with others.

Executing

Influencing

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Competition

People exceptionally talented in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

Achiever

People exceptionally talented in the Achiever theme work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. They take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

Arranger

People exceptionally talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to determine how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.

Learner

People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.

Responsibility

People exceptionally talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

This or That?

Morning or Evening?

I prefer the peace in the morning, it’s a great time to think clearly and get ahead of the day.

Cats or Dogs?

I’ve been around dogs my entire life, and they’ve always been a big part of my family. Their loyalty and energy are unmatched.