7:15 AM Networking Breakfast & Registration
8:00 AM Opening Remarks
8:10 AM Multifamily State of the Market: Houston vs. National Markets
John Sebree will present the current state of the market, comparing and contrasting trends across Houston – San Antonio with other high-growth markets across the country. In addition to hard-hitting statistics, John will reveal the results of the proprietary owner survey that will show you what your peers are thinking with regard to their planned investment and divestment activity in the coming year.
Presented by:
John Sebree, Senior Vice President / National Director, Multifamily, Marcus & Millichap
8:50 AM Morning Keynote Fireside Chat with Ken Valach, CEO, Trammell Crow Residential
Ken Valach, CEO of Trammell Crow Residential will share his personal strategies for success and insight on the state of Multifamily in Houston and across Texas.
9:25 AM The Comeback Kid: State of the Market & New Development
Despite uncertainty around rent growth and a soft market performance, investment in Houston hasn’t slowed down. Houston has certainly seen worse and developers don’t appear phased about the future, with deliveries expected to almost double in 2020. Houston’s rebounding economy, strong job & population growth, and high employment rate, have the city poised to remain one of the top markets in the country for multifamily investment.
How will the political climate influence the market
What can you expect in 2020 in terms of rent growth
Is anyone really investing in Opportunity Zones
How will the current state of Oil & Gas that impact local investment
Which area submarkets are will be the most desirable in the coming year
10:05 AM Networking Break
Enjoy a delicious mid-morning snack and refreshments, while mingling and comparing notes with active developers, real estate managers, owners, investors, and capital sources.
10:15 AM Tax Free Forever: New Info just released about Opportunity Zones and Tax Policy Changes
Join this workshop to get the latest updates and changes to Qualified Opportunity Zones recently released out of Washington DC. Changes open up new avenues of value creation, real estate deal structuring, advanced tax credit and incentive strategies that go to the bottom line.
Presented by:
Mike D’Onofrio, Managing Director, Engineered Tax Services
10:50 AM Banking On It: Financing & Investment Strategies
Texas leads the nation in multifamily investment. There’s an abundance of capital available for the Houston area, including the continued influx from foreign entities. While interest rates remain low, institutional investors are still cautious and lenders still selective. More and more are seeking non-traditional solutions.
What are the best strategies for getting deals done in 2020
Which fundamentals should you be paying attention to
Which alternative lenders are the right fit for your organization
Which foreign investors are the biggest players in this market
11:35 AM A Tight Ship: Best Practices in Property Management & Operations
While the Amenities Arms race continues full speed ahead, the greatest challenge for Houston property managers, like many across the country, remains finding and retaining quality talent. Millennials & Generation Y are demanding that their employers take a holistic approach to their long-term employment satisfaction. This same population segment is also making record high demands as tenants, where everything customer service is now automated and suitable for their smart-tech, sustainable, work-from-home lifestyles.
How do you create the ideal company culture for attracting and holding onto young talent
Which PropTech solutions will set you apart from your competitors
Which automated tenant-facing and building monitoring technologies will help you save money
How has industry consolidation including the increase of developers-turned-operators impacted your business
12:20 PM Clear Skies Ahead: Value-add & Investment Opportunities
Houston has recently been ranked the top “buy” market in the country. The city’s mid-size Class B&C properties and workforce housing opportunities attract investors from around the country. Like other markets across the state, Houstin is an incredibly competitive market making finding the right deals a great challenge.
In 2020, which area submarkets will you see the greatest ROI
Which underwriting assumptions should you be working with
What are the best strategies for retrofitting older properties with newer technologies
How can you stay competitive in the midst of rising renovation costs
1:00 PM Closing Remarks
