Today we’d like to introduce you to Deon Hill.
Hi Deon, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My journey into real estate started on the operational side of the industry. I spent over five years working in property management, where I was hands-on with everything from tenant relations and maintenance coordination to budgeting, compliance, and asset upkeep. That experience gave me a front-row seat to how properties truly perform over time, not just on paper, but in real life. Over the years, I began to notice a pattern: many investors understood acquisition, but very few understood execution. Properties were being bought without a clear plan for renovation, management, or long-term value creation. That gap is what ultimately pushed me to take a more active role in ownership and development.
I founded Onyx Stone Investments to bridge that gap. The company was built on the idea that real estate should be approached with discipline, transparency, and long-term vision. I combined my property management experience with formal education in real estate studies and hands-on investment work wholesaling, rehabs, and project oversight to create a vertically informed investment platform.
Today, Onyx Stone Investments focuses on identifying undervalued residential and small commercial assets, executing strategic renovations, and positioning properties for sustainable cash flow or resale. Our strength lies in understanding the full lifecycle of a property from acquisition to stabilization while maintaining strong relationships with contractors, partners, and capital sources. Where I am now is really just the foundation. The long-term vision is to continue scaling into development and larger commercial projects, build generational assets, and contribute to neighborhood revitalization especially in markets that are often overlooked but full of potential.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a completely smooth road. I think that’s the honest reality of building anything meaningful in real estate or life.
One of the biggest challenges early on was access to capital and trust. Breaking into deals, especially in competitive markets, requires not just money but credibility. As a growing firm, I had to prove myself deal by deal showing that I could identify solid opportunities, manage projects efficiently, and protect investor interests.
Another struggle was wearing multiple hats. In the beginning, I was sourcing deals, underwriting, managing rehabs, coordinating contractors, handling compliance, and still maintaining day-to-day operations. That taught me discipline, patience, and the importance of systems.
I also faced challenges navigating market shifts, interest rate changes, tighter lending, rising construction costs, and unpredictable timelines. Those moments forced me to become more analytical, conservative with assumptions, and creative with deal structures.
Every obstacle helped sharpen my vision and reinforced why I started Onyx Stone Investments in the first place—to build something sustainable, impactful, and rooted in long-term value.
Those struggles didn’t slow me down; they shaped the company. They helped me build Onyx Stone on a foundation of resilience, integrity, and strategic growth.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
For me, Onyx Stone Investments has always been bigger than real estate. My personal life and my business are deeply connected through service, responsibility, and giving back to the community that raised me.
Outside of work, I coach 8U youth football. That experience keeps me grounded. It’s about more than wins and losses, it’s about mentorship, structure, and showing young kids discipline, teamwork, and belief in themselves at an early age. Being present in their lives reminds me that leadership starts long before boardrooms and contracts.
Community has also shown up for me during some of my hardest moments. Before my uncle passing away in 2025, the medical team who cared for him showed compassion and professionalism that truly meant everything to my family. As a small way of giving back, I provided meals for the entire staff who treated him. That moment reinforced my belief that success isn’t measured only by profit, but by gratitude and how you show up for people when it matters.
As Onyx Stone Investments continues to grow, my focus is on scaling with purpose. Growth to me means creating jobs, developing local talent, partnering with contractors and tradespeople from the community, and revitalizing neighborhoods in a way that benefits the people who already live there. Scaling the company to new heights allows me to create more opportunities, reinvest locally, and build something that has a lasting impact.
Ultimately, my goal is legacy. I want Onyx Stone Investments to be known not just for strong deals, but for strong values such as leadership, service, and community-first growth.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
The quality I believe is most important to my success is intentional leadership grounded in service. Everything I do whether it’s building Onyx Stone Investments, coaching 8U football, or hosting community events. It starts with the mindset of serving people first. That approach keeps me disciplined, consistent, and accountable, especially during challenging moments.
I’ve learned that when you lead with purpose, resilience follows.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.onyxstoneinvests.com
- Youtube: @onyxstoneinvestments
Image Credits
Wife (Elise Hill)
