Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Investment Platform for Accredited Investors
HLC Equity is a multigenerational investment company with over 75 years of experience in real estate investment and management. Founded in 1909, our firm combines the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup with institutional-level execution, specializing in institutional-quality real estate assets. We align our interests with investors by deploying our own capital alongside partners, leveraging vertical integration and hands-on management to deliver risk-adjusted returns.Our proprietary technology platform, Layers, enhances property operations and investor transparency. With a focus on multifamily, core/core+, and value-add properties, we serve high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions through our HLC Direct platform, which streamlines access to exclusive deals while maintaining rigorous due diligence and operational excellence.
Services
Real Estate Investment Management
HLC Direct Platform Access
Property Management
Investor Relations
Portfolio Diversification
Details
- Year established: 1909
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of multigenerational real estate investment expertise
- Our vertical integration ensures control across all investment lifecycle stages
- We align interests by investing our own capital alongside partners
- Our proprietary Layers platform enhances operational efficiency and resident experience
- We maintain institutional-grade processes with personalized investor transparency
What people say
Fantastic results
User-friendly platform
Transparent reporting
Aligned interests
Professional operations
Services
Real Estate Investment Management
HLC Equity specializes in acquiring and managing institutional-quality real estate assets. Our strategy focuses on multifamily, core/core+, and value-add properties in high-demand markets. We employ rigorous due diligence, leveraging decades of market experience and proprietary technology to identify opportunities that balance risk and return. Investors benefit from hands-on asset management, operational improvements, and strategic dispositions designed to maximize long-term value.
HLC Direct Platform Access
Our HLC Direct platform provides accredited investors with seamless access to exclusive real estate deals. This technology-driven solution eliminates intermediaries, reducing fees while maintaining transparency. Investors receive 24/7 access to portfolio data, quarterly reports, and distribution histories. The platform streamlines onboarding for LLCs, trusts, and institutional entities while maintaining compliance with SEC regulations for accredited investor verification.
Property Management
Through our subsidiary Layers, we implement innovative property management solutions combining technology with operational excellence. Services include resident screening, maintenance coordination, and strategic renovations. Our approach emphasizes community-building through resident engagement programs while optimizing financial performance through data-driven decision-making. This integrated model improves occupancy rates and asset valuation for investor benefit.
Investor Relations
We maintain transparent communication with investors through detailed quarterly reports and regular distributions. Our team provides market analysis, acquisition updates, and performance metrics tailored to individual investment profiles. The investor relations process emphasizes alignment through co-investment, with management fees structured to reflect long-term partnership goals rather than short-term gains.
Portfolio Diversification
Our diversified investment approach spans multiple real estate asset classes and geographic markets. While specializing in multifamily properties since 2013, we maintain flexibility to pursue opportunities in retail and net lease assets. This strategy balances cash flow stability with growth potential across economic cycles, providing investors with risk-adjusted returns through both core holdings and strategic value-add acquisitions.
People
Daniel N. Farber
CEO
Daniel Farber leads HLC Equity's strategic vision, combining generational real estate expertise with innovative investment approaches. With extensive experience in institutional real estate transactions, he oversees platform development and investor relations while maintaining the company's core values of integrity and operational excellence.
Micah Gimpel
CFO
Micah Gimpel manages financial operations and capital strategy at HLC Equity. His expertise in real estate finance and investor alignment ensures the company maintains rigorous fiscal discipline while delivering transparent reporting to partners across its diversified investment portfolio.
Stephen Markowitz
Director of Acquisitions
Stephen Markowitz leads deal sourcing and evaluation, applying disciplined criteria to identify value-add opportunities. His team executes thorough market analysis and financial modeling to ensure acquisitions align with HLC Equity's long-term investment thesis and risk-adjusted return objectives.
Allison Hanson
Business Operations Manager
Allison Hanson oversees operational efficiency across HLC Equity's platforms. She ensures seamless integration between investment management, technology systems, and investor services while maintaining the company's commitment to transparency and professional governance standards.
Barbara Lipsitz Katch
Non-Executive Chair
Barbara Lipsitz Katch represents the family's multigenerational commitment to real estate investment. Her leadership maintains continuity with HLC Equity's founding principles while supporting strategic growth initiatives that preserve the company's legacy of operational excellence.
Questions
What types of real estate investments does HLC Equity focus on?
We primarily invest in multifamily properties, with additional expertise in core/core+ and value-add opportunities across retail and net lease assets in high-demand markets.
How does HLC Equity align interests with investors?
We co-invest our own capital in every transaction, ensuring our success depends on delivering returns for all partners through shared financial commitment.
What is the HLC Direct platform?
HLC Direct is our technology solution providing accredited investors direct access to institutional-quality real estate deals without intermediaries, featuring transparent reporting and streamlined onboarding.
How are investment decisions made?
Our Director of Acquisitions evaluates opportunities against strict criteria, followed by committee review to ensure alignment with our investment strategy before making acquisition offers.
What investor reporting features are available?
Our portal offers 24/7 access to investment details, distributions, and financial statements with quarterly updates providing comprehensive performance insights and market analysis.
How does HLC Equity use technology in property management?
Through Layers, our proprietary operating company, we implement technology-driven solutions that enhance resident experience while improving operational efficiency and asset performance metrics.
