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

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