John Malinowski is an American businessman and entrepreneur specializing in real estate investment, construction, and property development.
Based in Buffalo, New York, with experience across real estate investment, development, joint ventures, and construction.
Founded 2019
Launch of Elixir Residential LLC
$10M+
Owned and developed real estate
$80M+
Total transacted volume
A career built through investment, execution, and long-term value creation.
John Malinowski is an American businessman and entrepreneur specializing in real estate investment, construction, and property development. He is the founder and operator of multiple companies focused on distressed property investing, construction services, development, and long-term portfolio development.
He began his professional career in sales at The Atlas Copco Group, where he developed a strong foundation in business development, sales strategy, and operational discipline. That early experience helped shape his approach to entrepreneurship and laid the groundwork for his transition into real estate and construction.
In 2019, he founded Elixir Residential LLC, marking the start of his entrepreneurial career in real estate. Through this venture, he became actively involved in distressed property investing, focusing on identifying undervalued assets and creating value through acquisition, renovation, and re-sale. Over time, he has participated in more than 600 distressed property transactions, representing over $80 million in total sales volume.
Building on this experience, he expanded into construction and development by launching Elixir Construction, a boutique general contracting firm specializing in both residential and commercial construction, and investment-focused real estate development. The firm serves investors, developers, and property owners seeking execution that enhances both property value and long-term performance.
In addition to his operating companies, he independently owns and manages a portfolio of income-producing real estate, funded and operated privately. His portfolio includes residential rental properties and redevelopment opportunities, reflecting a long-term investment strategy centered on asset growth and operational efficiency.
Today, he oversees multi-million-dollar businesses across real estate investment, construction, and property ownership. His work spans the acquisition, renovation, development, and management of real estate assets, combining entrepreneurial vision with hands-on industry experience.
Three complementary platforms across investment, construction, and ownership.
Together these ventures form a vertically integrated real estate platform spanning acquisition, construction, development, and long-term ownership.
Elixir Residential LLC
Founded in 2019, Elixir Residential LLC serves as the foundation of John Malinowski’s real estate investment business, with a focus on distressed property acquisitions, repositioning, and transactional execution.
Elixir Construction
A boutique general contracting firm specializing in residential projects, commercial work, and investment-focused development, delivering construction solutions aligned with long-term asset performance.
Private Real Estate Portfolio
An independently funded and managed portfolio of income-producing real estate, including rental holdings and redevelopment opportunities built for durability, cash flow, and equity growth.
His work reflects a disciplined approach to identifying opportunity, executing with consistency, and creating long-term value across investment, construction, and ownership.
Operating Locations
Active across select markets with experience spanning investment, development, and construction.
Western New York
Core market for real estate investment, redevelopment, construction, and long-term ownership.
Northwest Ohio
Active market supporting acquisition activity, operational scale, and investment-driven opportunities.
Tampa / St. Pete Metro
Florida growth market with focus on strategic opportunities in development, investment, and partnerships.