NRHC’s SFR Industry Leaders Virtual Conference
September 29-October 1, 2020
Sessions
ALL EVENTS ON TUESDAY ARE MEMBERS ONLY
Tuesday, September 29
12 Noon – 2:00 PM
Special Session: Preparing for Storm Season – Disaster Management and Crisis Response
In just the first few weeks of the 2020 hurricane season, the U.S. has experienced a number of severe storms causing extensive damage to property and possessions. Home Depot and the NRHC Operations and Technology Committees will lead an informative and timely discussion on best practices related to storm preparedness and response.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Finance Committee Meeting ( by invitation )
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CEO Council Meeting: The 2020 Election – An Insider’s View (by invitation)
Washington, D.C. insiders Dave Bockorny and Peter Roskam will share their views concerning today’s highly-charged political environment, offering perspectives on the coming election and providing insights on potential outcomes for business, the economy, and the housing market.
Speakers
David Bockorny, Executive Chairman & CEO, The Bockorny Group
Peter Roskam, Partner, Government Strategies, Sidley
Moderated by: David Howard, Executive Director, National Rental Home Council
Wednesday, September 30
10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
General Session: State of the Housing Market
The U.S. housing market has emerged as a bright spot on the economic landscape as demand for homes continues to push values higher. Find out how long the run is expected to last and whether current conditions are leading to longer-term, secular change in the housing market. Panelists will discuss:
- Effects of the COVID crisis on housing demand
- Demographics and changes in housing preferences
- Performance expectations: rent vs. own, single-family rentals vs. multifamily, suburbs vs. cities
- Emerging housing policy considerations
- Five-year outlook for housing
Speakers
Ken Rosen, Chairman, Berkeley Haas Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics
Dave Singelyn, CEO & Co-founder, American Homes 4 Rent
Dallas Tanner, President & CEO, Invitation Homes
Ivy Zelman, CEO, Zelman & Associates
Moderated by: Nishu Sood, North America Equity Research, Building Sector, UBS
12 NOON – 1:20 PM
Legal/Legislative Committee Meeting: A Discussion of Emerging Issues Impacting SFR
Open to all NRHC Legal/Legislative Committee members
- Developments in fair housing law and related standards
- Owner-provided rental assistance
- Federal legislative update
- State legislative priorities
Speakers
Greg Hurley, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
Jay Harris, Vice President, Fair Collections & Outsourcing
Federal and State Legislative Updates
12 NOON – 1:20 PM
Build-to-Rent: A Housing Innovation Built-to-Last
The build-to-rent movement in single-family housing continues to grow. Driven by robust consumer demand, the market for new homes available for rent is bringing a new dimension to the world of single-family housing, one that combines the appeal of a new home with the convenience and affordability of a professionally-managed rental home. Discover what’s driving this dynamic sector and where the market is headed in 2021.
Speakers
Scott Baad, Executive Vice President and Head of PR3 Management
Moderated by: Don Walker, JBREC
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
NRHC Human Resources Committee Meeting
Open to all NRHC HR Committee members
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
NRHC Joint Operations and Technology Committee Meetings
Open to all NRHC Operations and Technology Committee members
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
General Session: SFR – Asset Class or Niche Investment
The single-family rental home market has developed into a compelling residential investment sector with its own distinct business attributes, performance characteristics, and stakeholder engagement. Hear insiders discuss whether the continued growth of the industry will lead to the establishment of SFR as a uniquely defined asset class. Panelists will discuss:
- Business case for SFR as an asset class
- The role of housing in an investment portfolio
- Market characteristics and performance measures
- Owner/operators as stewards of institutional capital
Speakers
Chaz Mueller, CEO, Progress Residential
John Pawlowski, Senior Analyst, Residential, Green Street Advisors
Dana Sprong, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Vinebrook Homes
Charles Young, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Invitation Homes
Moderated by: John Burns, CEO, John Burns Real Estate Consulting
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Leadership Lessons – Women in SFR sponsored by Rently
Join accomplished industry executives for this insightful conversation about the path to leadership and lessons learned along the way.
Speakers
Beth O’Brien, Founder & CEO, CoreVest
Amanda Rosen, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions, FirstKey Homes
Moderated by: Sherrie Suski, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Tricon American Homes
Thursday, October 1
10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
General Session: The Path Forward – SFR in 2021 and Beyond sponsored by PointCentral
Like other industries, SFR was forced to respond to a health and economic crisis of unprecedented proportions in 2020. Hear from company executives as they discuss the challenges of the past year and steps they are taking to prepare for what lies ahead. Panelists will discuss:
- Opportunities for growth in the near and long terms
- Expanding role of single-family rentals in the national housing market
- Operating priorities and innovation in property management
- Impacts of the upcoming elections on housing policy
Speakers
Kevin Baldridge, President, Tricon American Homes
Gary Beasley, CEO & Co-founder, Roofstock
John Hope Bryant, Founder & CEO, The Promise Homes Company
Colleen Keating, CEO, FirstKey Homes
Moderated by: Margaret Whelan, CEO, Whelan Advisory
12 NOON – 1:20 PM
NRHC Presents: An Insider’s View of the Political Landscape
Open to NRHC members only
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
The Coming Cost Burden – Taxes, Insurance, Fees, and more sponsored by Gallagher
Open to NRHC members only
As the economic crisis causes states and localities across the country to re-assess their budget priorities and needs, property owners are sure to encounter increased taxes and fees heading into 2021. Along with the rising cost of property-level insurance, these expenses will require special attention on the part of management teams to adjust operating frameworks accordingly.
Speakers
Alexandra Glickman, Senior Managing Director-Practice Leader, Global Real Estate & Hospitality Practice, Gallagher
Imran Thobani, Principal, Commercial Property Tax Services, Ryan, LLC
Jamie Wunder, Co-CEO, OS National
Moderated by: David Howard, Executive Director, National Rental Home Council
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
Open to all NRHC Marketing & Communications Committee members
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
General Session: A Capital Markets Discussion – Insights and Opportunities
The availability of capital continues to play an essential role in the continuing growth and development of the SFR industry. For companies both public and private, large and small, access to capital is an essential component of delivering an exemplary resident experience throughout the SFR portfolio.
Panelists will discuss:
- Sources and uses of capital in the SFR and broader residential (i.e., multifamily) space
- Institutional interest in the SFR space, esp. new investors and their outlook for the industry
- Market return and performance expectations
- Opportunities/challenges for both capital providers and operators
- Macro-level concerns on the investment landscape – esp. COVID, elections, etc.
Speakers
Aric Chang, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Real Estate Americas
Jonathan Ellenzweig, Chief Investment Officer, Tricon Residential
Beth O’Brien, Founder & CEO, CoreVest
Jon Olsen, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Finance, Invitation Homes
Moderated by: Russ Lindberg, Managing Director, Real Estate, Morgan Stanley