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On A Personal Note
My wife Arlene and I have been happily married for over 45 years. We have two children and six grandchildren. Each grandchild is treated to an all round trip to Disneyland once they reach the age of ten. We enjoy the anticipation and quality time that is created through this tradition. Much of our time in the summer is spent camping and hosting family and friends on a beautiful property just outside of our home town. I officially retired a few years back, jumped in our RV and traveled around North America. It did not take long for me to recognize that I wanted to continue to do what I love – Real Estate Acquisitions. Giving back to future generations by sharing my experiences, strategies, successes and lessons learned is what I am most passionate about. I want others to be able to experience the success starting today, without making some of the painful mistakes I made along the way. I hope to add value through my published novel, acquisition strategies and my ongoing blog posts which will be packed full of education and information.
Passive Acquisition Strategy
With over 40 years of experience in the real estate market, I have discovered an acquisition strategy that can create passive cash flow. There are specific details, due diligence and numbers that must be considered through a trained eye to capture a potential opportunity. Not many will have the capability to participate in cash flowing real estate without the headache of management, potential cash calls, available capital or the knowledge required to construct such a deal. Creating a platform that allows for passive participation accessible to folks from all walks of life, is a very exciting process for me and I believe I can offer the expertise to those who desire to have it.
It takes more experience to turn down a potential deal than it does to accept one. Excitement and potential returns can quickly cloud the intricate details that must be considered when getting involved in real estate purchases or investments. Veteran Realtors, first time purchasers, investors, sellers and even accountants often contact me to sift through details before putting big decisions into motion. I am more than happy to make the time to sit down and get into the ‘nitty gritty’ of a deal with anyone looking for some insight.
I have a wonderful team of people who work along side me to handle all the details involved with real estate acquisitions and ongoing management. I am often asked what will happen if I ‘officially’ retire or am no longer around to offer my expertise – if this were to occur, business would continue as usual because the system I have in place is passive.
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Herc Rentals
LOCATION: 7899 50th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $1,850,000 DATE PURCHASED: November 3rd, 2020 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 7.14% Average over 5 years COMPOSITE RETURN: 13.9% Average over 5 years TENANCY: Herc Rentals OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 1980...
NAPA Condo Bays
LOCATION: Bays 1 & 2, 7659 Edgar Industrial Drive, Red Deer, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $1,285,000 DATE PURCHASED: September 16th, 2020 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 7.6% Average over 5 years COMPOSITE RETURN: 14.8% Average over 5 years TENANCY: UAP INC. OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR...
Baiers Stationery Building
LOCATION: 4932 49th Street, Innisfail, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $280,000 DATE PURCHASED: June 6th, 2020 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 7% COMPOSITE RETURN: 7% TENANCY: Baiers Stationery & All About Dogs OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 1976 FOOTAGE: 4,000 Sq. Ft. JOINT...
Les’s Auto Repair
LOCATION: 5208 49th Avenue, Innisfail, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $265,000 DATE PURCHASED: April 15th, 2020 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 8% COMPOSITE RETURN: 8% TENANCY: Elite Poultry Services Ltd. OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 1976 FOOTAGE: 2,560 Sq. Ft. JOINT VENTURE: Safety...
Home Hardware
LOCATION: 4221 50th Street, Drayton Valley, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $3,000,000 APPRAISED: $3,200,000 DATE PURCHASED: January 6th, 2020 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 8.4% COMPOSITE RETURN: 14.6% TENANCY: Home Hardware OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 1996 FOOTAGE: 21,878 Sq. Ft....
FMC Technologies Building
LOCATION: 257-27312 Township Road 394, Lacombe County, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $4,950,000 APPRAISED: $5,275,000 DATE PURCHASED: August 7th, 2019 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 8% COMPOSITE RETURN: 14.4% TENANCY: FMC Technologies Canada Ltd. (Sublet to Firemaster Oilfield...
Revolve Furnishings
LOCATION: 4219 99th Street, Edmonton, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $5,300,000 APPRAISED: $5,400,000 DATE PURCHASED: May 7th, 2019 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 5.4% COMPOSITE RETURN: 11.5% TENANCY: Revolve Furnishings, Rogers Communications Inc., ADQ Media Inc. OCCUPANCY: 100%...
Southridge Centre
LOCATION: 3606/3804 50th Street, Lloydminister, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $10,200,000 APPRAISED: $12,135,000 DATE PURCHASED: July 21st, 2018 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 7% COMPOSITE RETURN: 14.2% TENANCY: Co-op Food Store, Cora Restaurant, Marble Slab Creamery, Verns Pizza,...
Parkside Villas
LOCATION: 4820 46th Street, Innisfail, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $895,000 (Additional $205,000 Reserved for Upgrades, $100,000 Procurement Costs - Total Investment $1,200,000) APPRAISED: $1,520,000 DATE PURCHASED: July 31st, 2018 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 7% COMPOSITE...
Apex Building
Date Purchased: January 31, 2018Purchase Price: $1,150,000Current Estimated Market Value: $1,375,000Cash on Cash Return: 6%Composite Return: 14% The Story: This property was presented to us by Red Deer Commercial Realtor as a potential candidate for a purchase...
Mobile Home Park
LOCATION: 5235 50th Street, Caroline, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $940,000 APPRAISED: $1,062,000 DATE PURCHASED: October 31st, 2017 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 10.25% (After Management) OCCUPANCY: 100% PARK DETAILS: 39 Rental Stalls & On-site House with Basement Suite THE...
Sunny 94 Building
LOCATION: 4720 Highway 2A, Lacombe, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $955,000 DATE PURCHASED: September 1st, 2017 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 4.7% COMPOSITE RETURN: 13.5% TENANCY: Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 2013 FOOTAGE: 3,894 Sq. Ft. THE STORY:...
Drumheller Office Centre
LOCATION: 601-7th Street East, Drumheller, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $185,000 APPRAISED: $450,000 (May 2016) DATE PURCHASED: March 31st, 2017 CASH ON CASH RETURN: TBD COMPOSITE RETURN: TBD TENANCY: Considering Tenancy Prospects OCCUPANCY: TBD YEAR BUILT: 1962 FOOTAGE:...
Innisfail Professional Building
LOCATION: 5027 49th Street, Innisfail, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $720,000 DATE PURCHASED: December 1st, 2016 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 8.63% COMPOSITE RETURN: 8.63% TENANCY: Perry Cruickshank LLP, Johnstone Ming Manning LLP, MLA Constituency Office OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR...
Delacour Manor
LOCATION: 4932 56th Street, Innisfail, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $1,015,000 DATE PURCHASED: November 1st, 2016 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 7.63% COMPOSITE RETURN: 13.7% TENANCY: 12 Residential Units OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 1978 FOOTAGE: 10,752 Sq. Ft. JOINT VENTURE: Safety...
Sundance Professional Centre
LOCATION: 5215 49th Avenue, Innisfail, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $452,250 DATE PURCHASED: November 1st , 2016 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 4.63% COMPOSITE RETURN: 13.7% TENANCY: Sundance Realty Management Inc., Legacy Communities Inc., Tranquil Energy OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR...
Blackfalds Supermarket
LOCATION: 6005 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $3,100,000 DATE PURCHASED: April 30th, 2016 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 5.2% COMPOSITE RETURN: 12% TENANCY: Sobeys (Operating as IGA) OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 2005, Addition 2008 FOOTAGE: 16,600 Sq. Ft....
Penhold Shopping Centre
LOCATION: 30 Robinson Avenue, Penhold, Alberta PURCHASE PRICE: $3,100,000 DATE PURCHASED: May 31st, 2016 CASH ON CASH RETURN: 5% COMPOSITE RETURN: 11% TENANCY: Sobeys (Operating as IGA), Alberta Treasury Branch, Studio D, Pizza Stop OCCUPANCY: 100% YEAR BUILT: 2013...
Brunton Building
Date Purchased: 2002Purchase Price: $85,000Total Capital Invested: $185,000Current Estimated Market Value: $550,000Approximate Annual Dividend Cash Flow: 11.8% The Story: Before acquiring this Building in 2002, it has been vacant for two years and the subject of a...
West Towne Centre
Date Purchased: 1993 Purchase Price: $760,000 Total Capital Invested: $1,950,000 Current Estimated Market Value: $3,500,000 Approximate Annual Dividend Cash Flow: 20% The Story: Upon purchase of the West Towne Centre Building, the acquisition team immediately began...
Henday Centre
Date Purchased: 2007 Purchase Price: $2,300,000 Total Capital Invested: $3,800,000 Current Estimated Market Value: $9,500,000 Approximate Annual Dividend Cash Flow: 23% The Story: In 2007 the owners approached the acquisition team in hopes to sell the property, as...
Eastgate Centre
Date Purchased: 1998 Purchase Price: $475,000 Current Estimated Market Value: $800,000 Approximate Annual Dividend Cash Flow: 16.5% The Story: Eastgate Centre was purchased from a receiver in 1998 for $475,000. By the year 2000, condo titling was completed as well...
United Furniture & Brick Warehouse
Date Purchased: 1993 Total Capital Invested: $1,210,000 Current Estimated Market Value: $2,300,000 Approximate Annual Dividend Cash Flow: 25.5% The Story: In 1993 the United Furniture & Brick Warehouse was purchased with $320,000 cash and a new 1st mortgage...
Westburne Building
Date Purchased: 1996Total Capital Invested: $460,000Current Estimated Market Value: $850,000Approximate Annual Dividend Cash Flow: 15.65% The Westburne Building: The Westburne Building was purchased in 1996 and to this day is occupied with the same tenant. In...
What People are Saying

“Trustworthy”
“I have conducted business with Daryl Hillman since 1978, and have been involved as a partner for nearly a decade. In all that time, I have appreciated his motivation in identifying, valuing and negotiating to acquire investment properties. He has studied and continues to upgrade both his financial and management abilities which compliment his people skills that are the cornerstone of long term real estate practices. When investment horizons are measured in decades rather than days, months or even years; it is important that all parties find comfort in these types of business relationships – that is exactly what Daryl brings to the table – every time. His high ethical and moral conduct round out a very trustworthy character.”
– Randy Preece AACI, P APP (Ret), FRI, President, Preece Industries Ltd.

“Integrity & Intelligence”
“It’s a jungle out there, and many firms and individuals are eager to separate us from our hard-earned money. Very few of us are experts at researching investment opportunities, yet we are all looking for that better-than-average return on our investment. Many legitimate firms can provide us with secure investment opportunities, but many of those cannot provide the returns we hope to achieve. A cautious path is the best to choose when looking into any new investment opportunity. Using a very cautious approach I invested in two Sundance properties in 2006 and 2007. From the outset these properties outperformed 90% of my other investments, including other real estate – orientated projects. These projects are long term investments, suited to individuals who wish to find a secure nest for their capital and then get on with other activities of life. Think of these as you would blue-chip, dividend-paying stock investments; they are a means of enhancing your retirment and providing a nest egg for you and your family. I believe Daryl Hillman and the team are a rare combination of integrity with solid in-depth intelligence of real esate market and investment opportunities. I would readily recommend investing in their projects. “
– Roger Taylor, Kodybear Enterprises Inc.

“Thank You”
“I have found that investing in real estate projects with Daryl Hillman has consistently provided me with very good returns secured by real estate and with the added benefit of capital growth. It has helped secure the retirement which for me is quickly approaching. Thank You.”
– Craig T
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