About
A vertically integrated real estate investment firm.
HiLit Group specializes in value-add and opportunistic multifamily investments in primary and secondary markets with strong demand drivers: population growth, employment expansion, and high barriers to entry.
Operating philosophy
Decide with the whole lifecycle in view.
We work in ground-up development and in value-add projects, acquiring underperforming properties with existing cash flow at attractive valuations.
We reposition those assets through unit and amenity upgrades, more efficient operations, and revenue growth — creating lasting value.
With end-to-end control of the investment process, we acquire, develop, operate, and transform well-located properties positioned for long-term growth.
Vertically integrated capabilities
Every discipline a property needs, in-house.
- Acquisitions
- Through an extensive network, we source and acquire properties that offer strong risk-adjusted returns.
- Development
- Our team’s 20+ years of experience covers everything from ground-up projects to renovations.
- Asset Management
- A hands-on approach to every aspect of a property’s operations keeps it compliant and performing.
- Construction
- A fully licensed general contractor, offering pre-construction feasibility through post-construction warranty management.
- Property Management
- Responsive service and clear communication for every resident and commercial tenant.
- Leasing
- Marketing and leasing campaigns designed to reach market-leading rents on schedule.
History
HiLit Group is a real estate investment firm, specializing in value-add and opportunistic real estate investments. Committed to delivering exceptional risk-adjusted returns, HiLit strategically focuses on opportunities within both primary and secondary markets. These markets exhibit robust demand drivers, including population growth, employment expansion, and substantial barriers to entry.
As a vertically integrated real estate investment firm, HiLit maintains a competitive edge by adeptly managing risk. We excel in ground-up development and in value-add projects, where we acquire underperforming properties with existing cash flow at attractive valuations. HiLit’s expertise lies in repositioning these assets through unit and amenity upgrades, enhancing operational efficiency, driving revenue growth, and creating substantial future value.
With end-to-end control over the entire real estate investment process, HiLit excels at acquiring, developing, operating, and transforming strategically located properties primed for enduring long-term growth.
Leadership
Our team
David Litvinov
Partner
David is a real estate executive with more than 20 years of experience in real estate investment, development, and operations. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and has led the acquisition, development, and repositioning of hundreds of urban residential units, including luxury condominiums, multifamily properties, and single-family homes.
Over the course of his career, David has been involved in hundreds of transactions representing more than $100 million in residential and commercial real estate. His experience spans acquisitions, development, asset management, and strategic growth.
Prior to focusing on real estate, David built a successful career as an award-winning management consultant and enterprise software sales executive, bringing a disciplined, analytical, and operational approach to real estate investing and development.
Nick Hira
Partner
Nick is a real estate investor, developer, and licensed broker with more than 20 years of experience across acquisitions, development, construction, and property operations. He is the Managing Partner of HiGroup Real Estate LLC, a Chicago-based investment and operating company focused on acquiring and repositioning underperforming assets while providing integrated property management, general contracting, and new construction services.
Since 2009, Nick has been involved in more than $100 million of Chicago real estate transactions, with experience spanning multifamily, residential, and value-add investment opportunities.
He holds a BA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University and began his career in strategy consulting, product management, and business development, bringing a strategic and operational perspective to real estate investment and execution.