DealPoint Merrill, founded in 2012 by David Frank and Sterling McGregor, is a privately held real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Woodland Hills, California. The company operates as a fully integrated owner, operator, and sponsor of real estate co-investment offerings, with a focus on value-added and redevelopment opportunities across the United States. Its roots trace back to The Merrill Group of Companies, established in 1985, which built a strong track record in development, asset management, and distressed property solutions. DealPoint Merrill’s core business strategy centers on acquiring properties below replacement cost, primarily in urban infill locations with strong infrastructure and amenities. The firm specializes in adaptive reuse and repositioning of underperforming assets, including multi-tenant retail centers, self-storage facilities, and mixed-use developments. By implementing capital improvements, tenant mix optimization, and entitlement changes, the company seeks to create significant value and achieve stabilized performance before executing strategic dispositions. Top market exposure includes the Cleveland MSA, Michigan, and Nevada, reflecting a concentration in Midwest and select Sunbelt markets. The company’s portfolio includes projects such as Belle Oaks Marketplace in Richmond Heights, Ohio—a 1.7 million-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment featuring luxury apartments, a Meijer Supercenter, and retail components. DealPoint Merrill’s investment philosophy emphasizes risk control through meticulous due diligence and conservative leverage, targeting recession-resilient asset classes like self-storage and grocery-anchored retail.