CEO

Darin Garman​

CEO, Heartland Investment Real Estate

Darin Garman is the founder and CEO of Heartland Investment Real Estate and brings more than three decades of experience in multifamily ownership, investing, and advisory work. His career has been built around disciplined apartment ownership, conservative underwriting, and long-term portfolio performance.

 

He has been involved in over $2,000,000,000 in transaction volume, reflecting the scale and depth of his experience in the industry.

 

Darin approaches brokerage and advisory work from the perspective of an active owner. This operator-first mindset shapes how Heartland represents sellers, advises buyers, and educates investors across Iowa.

Multifamily Experience

Darin has over 30 years of experience in multifamily real estate and has worked with hundreds of landlords, investors, private funds, family offices, business owners, and entrepreneurs. His background includes ownership, operations, lending insight, and advisory roles that inform his conservative, execution-focused approach.

In addition to his investment experience, Darin is a former bank owner and bank board member, providing him with a deep understanding of financing structures, risk management, and capital discipline as they relate to multifamily ownership.

Education & Thought Leadership

 Darin is the author of several books focused on multifamily ownership, investing discipline, and long-term wealth strategy. His educational work emphasizes avoiding speculation, understanding operational realities, and aligning investments with long-term performance goals.

His content is designed to help investors think like owners rather than short-term traders.

Books by Darin Garman

  • Turning Pro As A Real Estate Investor
  • The 9 Month Investment
  • Renter Nation
  • Inner Circle
  • Getting Rich In Real Estate Partnerships
  • I Have $250,000 Or More To Invest What Should I Do?
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Media & Educational Content

Darin hosts and appears in educational videos and discussions focused on multifamily ownership, investor decision-making, and long-term strategy. These resources are available through Heartland’s educational platforms and Priority Investors Only content.

Personal Background

Darin lives in Marion, Iowa and has been married for over 36 years. He is a father of three and remains actively involved in both his business and personal communities. His long-term personal and professional commitments reinforce the values of discipline, consistency, and stewardship that define his work.

As CEO of Heartland Investment Real Estate, Darin Garman leads with the belief that strong multifamily ownership is built on discipline, execution, and long-term thinking. His experience as an owner informs every aspect of how the firm advises clients and approaches multifamily opportunities.

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