Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Institutional Real Estate Investment Opportunities
HLC Equity delivers institutional-level real estate investment opportunities while fostering thriving communities. As a multigenerational firm with roots dating back over a century, we combine the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with the execution capabilities of an established institution. Our vertically integrated platform enables us to directly manage all aspects of real estate ownership, from acquisition to disposition, ensuring alignment with our partners through co-investment in every transaction. With decades of experience and a focus on technological innovation, we provide sophisticated investors access to exclusive, high-quality deals.Our commitment to transparency, operational excellence, and long-term value creation has earned us the trust of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional partners globally. We maintain rigorous institutional standards in our processes while prioritizing personalized service and direct investor engagement. Our unique approach combines generational expertise with modern technology to optimize risk-adjusted returns for our partners.
Services
Real Estate Investment
Institutional-Grade Deals
Value-Add Opportunities
Core/Core+ Investments
Multifamily Properties
Investor Partnerships
Property Management
Wealth Management
Capital Sourcing
Asset Management
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 years of multigenerational real estate expertise
- Our vertically integrated platform manages all aspects of ownership
- We co-invest alongside partners in every transaction for alignment
- We provide transparent investor communications with quarterly reports
- Our technology-driven property management enhances operational efficiency
What people say
Fantastic results
Transparent platform
User-friendly technology
Pleased with process
Top tier investment firm
Services
Real Estate Investment
HLC Equity provides access to institutional-quality real estate investments through a vertically integrated platform. Our approach combines generational expertise with modern technology to identify and manage value-add and core opportunities. Investors benefit from direct ownership in exclusive deals with transparent reporting and quarterly distributions.
Value-Add Opportunities
We specialize in value-add real estate transactions that improve property performance through physical upgrades and operational efficiencies. Our hands-on management approach creates additional value beyond traditional investment models. These opportunities focus on multifamily and commercial properties in high-demand markets with growth potential.
Core/Core+ Investments
Our core and core-plus investments focus on stabilized real estate assets in defensible markets. We enhance cash flow through operational improvements while maintaining predictable returns. These investments target properties with established income streams and strong market fundamentals in prime locations.
Investor Partnerships
HLC Equity builds long-term partnerships with sophisticated investors through aligned interests and transparent communication. Our platform offers direct access to exclusive deals with reduced fees by eliminating intermediaries. Investors receive detailed reporting and 24/7 portal access to track their investments and distributions.
Property Management
Our property management leverages technology and operational excellence through the Layers platform. This approach improves resident experience while optimizing property performance. Services include marketing, maintenance, financial reporting, and strategic renovations to maximize asset value.
People
Daniel N. Farber
CEO
Daniel N. Farber leads HLC Equity's strategic direction and investment platform. With extensive real estate experience, he drives the firm's institutional-grade investment strategy and technological innovation. Daniel focuses on creating aligned opportunities for sophisticated investors.
Allison Hanson
Business Operations Manager
Allison Hanson oversees business operations at HLC Equity, ensuring efficient organizational processes. She manages day-to-day operations while maintaining the company's core values of integrity and ingenuity in all business activities.
Barbara (Lipsitz) Katch
Non-Executive Chair
Barbara Katch serves as Non-Executive Chair, providing strategic guidance based on decades of industry experience. She maintains the company's legacy while supporting its modern institutional platform and growth initiatives.
David Molitor
Head of Operations
David Molitor leads operational strategy at HLC Equity, focusing on process optimization and institutional rigor. He ensures alignment between investment strategy and operational execution across the firm's real estate portfolio.
Micah Gimpel
CFO
Micah Gimpel manages financial operations and capital strategy for HLC Equity. He oversees financial reporting, investor relations, and capital structure optimization while maintaining the firm's long-term financial stewardship principles.
Questions
Where does HLC Equity invest?
We target core markets with strong demographics and favorable demand/supply ratios for real estate investments.
What types of transactions do you invest in?
We focus on value-add, core, and core-plus real estate transactions across various asset classes.
Do you charge the lowest management fees?
We prioritize alignment and direct access over being the cheapest, offering market-rate fees with reduced costs by eliminating intermediaries.
Who can invest in HLC Equity deals?
Our deals are available to accredited investors, wealth managers, family offices, and institutional partners.
How do investors track their investments?
Our portal provides 24/7 access to investment details, distributions, and quarterly financial reports.
Is HLC Equity a passive investment?
Yes, we handle all operations while investors receive distributions and capital growth.
