2009 REISA Annual Conference and Trade Show

The Real Estate Investment Securities Association (REISA)
October 18-20, 2009
Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

John G. Balboni and Walter P. Van Buskirk participated as panelists at the 2009 REISA Annual Conference & Trade Show.

Mr. Balboni discussed building a diversified portfolio using 1031 options in the panel forum "There is still gold in those hills; you just need to know how to mine deep." He was also be a panelist at the forum "How to deal with deals going sideways - issues facing reps today. Capital calls, distribution reductions, bad sponsors, lack of communication, co-owner issues, client fears."

Mr. Van Buskirk discussed the advantage of longer term leases from unique tenants (and how this approach is impacted in a down market) at the panel forum "Industrial vs. Retail vs. Office - Where tenant quality is crucial."