| A Live, Interactive Virtual Event August 3–5, 2021
A special forum designed exclusively for CRE executives and advisors to HNW investors interested in commercial real estate The extraordinary events of the past year have radically transformed the long-term trajectory of the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. But what changes are permanent, and which ones will revert once the vaccine rollout is complete? And how are organizations and investors safeguarding against future market disruptions? Our August virtual forum, paneled by industry thought leaders, will tackle these and other issues for savvy investors looking to understand the next big opportunities in commercial real estate as the industry transitions to a healthier future. Register. | |
| Single-Click Registration Once you register for one webinar, simply click on any other sessions you wish to attend—and you’re automatically registered. | |
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND • Investors, owners and developers • Bank executives • Insurance executives • Brokerage executives • Trust officers • RIAs with HNW clients | | Platinum Sponsor | |
| CRE 2021: Transitioning to Recovery VIRTUAL FORUM EVENT TOPICS Four, One-Hour Sessions August 3–5, 2021 | |
| Tuesday, August 3rd 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT: Gaining a Competitive Advantage in the Real Estate Investment Industry in 2021 The massive uncertainty and economic disruption of the pandemic posed a new test for real estate companies. This panel will explore how investors’ expectations have evolved for good—and what real estate companies can do to stay ahead of the curve in providing best-in-class solutions to their stakeholders. | |
| Panelist Mike Sebastian, Industry Principal Investment Management, AppFolio
| | Moderator David Bodamer, Executive Director, Content and User Engagement, WMRE | | Panel Sponsor | |
| Wednesday, August 4th 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT: CRE Under Biden: The Future of 1031 Exchanges The Biden administration has ambitious goals aimed at improving the nation’s infrastructure, but parts of the proposal have industry pros and retail investors worried. This panel will assess the state of play and what 1031 investors should be doing before any changes come to fruition—along with the broader implications for net lease investment as a whole. | |
| Panelist Josh Campbell, Managing Partner, Stan Johnson Company | | Panelist Rob Nowak, Partner, Tax Services, Weaver | | Moderator David Bodamer, Executive Director, Content and User Engagement, WMRE | |
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| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT: The Emerging Role of Crowdfunding in CRE Investing Even though we’re all familiar with the most common ways people invest in commercial real estate, many have increasingly heard about crowdfunding without fully understanding its potential significance. This panel dives into the myriad of business models within crowdfunding—how it can be utilized to enhance a real estate investment portfolio, and the trade-offs and pitfalls to be mindful of. | |
| Panelist Aaron Halfacre, CEO, Modiv | | Moderator David Bodamer, Executive Director, Content and User Engagement, WMRE | | Panel Sponsor
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| Thursday, August 5th 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT: How Investment Firms and Investors are Approaching Multifamily After the Pandemic Rents and occupancies at professionally-managed apartment assets have remained robust—and despite the economic impact of the pandemic, the asset class remains on strong footing. But what’s the best path forward now? This panel will examine the benefits of passive investing, best practices that emerged during the pandemic, and what investors need to know to prepare for recessions in the future based on lessons learned during the pandemic. | |
| Panelist Scott Lebenhart, Director of Acquisitions, Ashcroft Capital | | Panelist Travis Watts, Director of Investor Relations, Ashcroft Capital | | Moderator David Bodamer, Executive Director, Content and User Engagement, WMRE | |
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| Not able to attend the live events? Archived versions of WMRE Virtual Forums are available for viewing on-demand shortly after broadcast. Register today and you will receive an email with login instructions as soon as the replay is available. | |
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