IMN Winter Forum


IMN's Ninth Annual Winter Forum On Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing

Reznick Group will once again be a Gold Sponsor of the Information Management Network (IMN) Ninth Annual Winter Forum at the Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach, CA. Representatives from both Reznick Group and Reznick Capital Markets will be on hand for this informative three-day event taking place January 18-20, 2012.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:00 PM
Moderator: Scott Farb, Principal

Core vs. Value-Add vs. Opportunistic Investing: How to Make $ in this Slow Environment?
What is the strategic thinking behind core-investing today? How do funds compete for a limited amount of product? Valuation issues for core vs. value-add vs. opportunistic funds. What is the outlook for core vs. value-add vs. opportunistic investing over the next 12-18 months?

 

Thursday, January 19, 2012 10:45 AM (Track B)
Panel Participant: Gregg Bloomberg, Tax Principal

Dealing with Troubled Assets: The Equity Holder/Buyer Perspective
How are equity-holders dealing with underwater properties? What options are open to them, illustrated by recent case study examples. Asset-type specific issues to consider: Office, Residential, Hotel, Retail. Understanding the motivations and considerations of the different stakeholders. Assessing the available courses of action open to the different parties to the deal. Evaluating bankruptcy, lender liability and other tools in the borrower's arsenal. Assessing when handing back the keys is your best option. Building a realistic workout plan. How to drive negotiations with different types of lenders. Tax & legal considerations. Working with banks, special servicers and other post- workout considerations.

 

Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:15PM (Track B)
Moderator: David A. Kessler, Co-Office Managing Principal Bethesda

Multifamily Rental Investment & Financing
The GSE’s role: What will happen to the market if it is greatly cut back? Mezzanine financing available using the GSE’s. Development opportunities: Is it the right time? Turning around vacant properties. Changing to residential properties. “A” properties in gateway markets: Too much capital chasing too few goods or undersupplied? Rescue capital & maturing loans: Is there a match? “A” vs. “B” properties. Smart growth investments. Are investments being made on economic value or expectation of future market price increases?

 

About the Event
Over the years, the IMN Winter Forum has become the West Coast’s premiere private equity fund / CRE event, attracting some 800+ of the top names in real estate. Attendees include institutional investors, private equity & pension fund managers and advisors, developers, owners, operators and service providers representing some of the largest, most prestigious real estate companies in the country.

Providing the first chance for the Real Estate Opportunity Fund Industry to meet in 2012, IMN’s Winter Forum will address the most pressing issues at the core of the industry and is a must-attend event.

Part of IMN's highly acclaimed series of Real Estate Opportunity Funds, this conference is dedicated to providing an unparalleled educational and networking vehicle for the Fund, Developer and LP communities.