Inside the agenda: Build-to-Rent Fall 2026

At a glance: IMN's Build-to-Rent Fall Forum 2026

• Who: Over 800 industry leaders from across the Build-to-Rent (BTR) and Single Family Rental (SFR) sectors, including BTR developers, institutional investors, homebuilders, fee builders, property managers, capital providers, lenders, technology vendors, and policy experts.
• What: A three-day forum addressing BTR development strategies, capital deployment, construction innovation, regulatory adaptation, and operational optimization.
• Where: Omni Dallas, Dallas, TX
• When: September 8-10, 2026 (Pre-Conference Workshop: September 8, Main Conference: September 9-10)

What is the purpose of the BTR Forum Fall 2026?

The forum provides a comprehensive platform for BTR professionals to navigate the post-21st Century ROAD to Housing Act landscape, addressing capital formation, construction innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. It delivers actionable insights on interest rate volatility, affordability mandates, federal housing policy changes, and technology-driven efficiency for developers, investors, builders, and operators.

What are the key topics covered?

• Post-ROAD Act strategy: Leveraging federal zoning incentives, density bonuses, expedited permitting, and BTR construction carve-outs for accelerated development.
• Capital deployment: Institutional investment strategies, LP-GP alignment, joint venture structuring, bridge financing, exit strategies (refinancing, REIT takeouts, dispositions), and underwriting recalibration for 2026 economic realities.
• Construction innovation: Modular and industrialized construction methods, AI-driven project management, supply chain optimization, cost certainty strategies, and climate-resilient design.
• Land acquisition: Site selection strategies, entitlement acceleration, land banking, financing solutions, and balancing affordability with land costs.
• Property management: Scattered site vs. purpose-built operations, in-house vs. third-party models, technology integration, resident experience enhancement, and revenue optimization through pricing strategies.
• Technology integration: AI-powered underwriting, predictive maintenance platforms, smart building systems, PropTech solutions, and operational efficiency tools.
• Market analysis: Supply and demand trends, rent growth projections, cap rate movements, demographic shifts, and regional market performance.

Why is this forum important for BTR professionals?

• Regulatory clarity: Understand how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act reshapes site selection, entitlement timelines, and underwriting assumptions.
• Capital access: Connect with institutional investors, lenders, and capital providers to structure joint ventures, secure bridge financing, and optimize capital stacks.
• Operational efficiency: Learn AI-driven maintenance strategies, technology-enabled cost reduction, and resident-centric approaches to maximize NOI and retention.
• Construction optimization: Gain insights into modular construction adoption, supply chain management, and cost mitigation strategies to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strategic networking: Engage with industry leaders, institutional LPs, fee builders, and technology vendors to accelerate project pipelines and portfolio scaling.
• Future planning: Prepare for evolving affordability mandates, scattered-site SFR ownership restrictions, and macroeconomic shifts impacting investment strategies.

Who are the key participants?

• Owner/operators: CEOs and founders from companies like AvalonBay Communities, RangeWater Residential, Christopher Todd Communities, ARK Homes for Rent, Invitation Homes, BrightSky Residential, Resicap, and more.
• Homebuilders: Dream Finders Homes, Yardly, Lennar, Landmark Homes, Bridge Tower Homes, and D.R. Horton.
• Investors and capital providers: Brookfield Asset Management, PCCP, Lafayette RE, Argosy Real Estate Partners, BlackRock, CenterSquare Investment Management, and TPG Angelo Gordon.
• Fee builders and general contractors: Center Park Group, Jim Chapman Construction Group, Laseter Development Group, Lifestyle Homes, Elevated Development, and Red Cedar Construction Services.
• Property managers: Asset Living, RangeWater Residential, Genstone Field Services, Roofstock, RENU Management, Global Strategic, and Quinn Residences.
• Lenders and capital providers: Genesis Capital, LendingOne, Forman Capital, Texas Oak Capital, DLP Capital, Avenue One, and Arixa Capital.
• Technology vendors: Provizual, ThreadKore, Boom, ePropertyCare, Conservice, and Palisade.
• Policy experts: John Isakson (ARK Homes for Rent), Richard Ross (Quinn Residences), Sharon Wilson Geno (NMHC), Chris Nebenzahl (John Burns Research & Consulting), and Don Walker (Zonda).
• Panelists: Andrew Schaffler (Blue Vista Capital Management), Cyrus Shahabi (Lafayette RE), Aaron Friedman (Centeridge), David Valger (DVO Real Estate), Sandeep Shah (Vitae Capital), and more.

Pre-Conference Workshop: Innovation & Sustainability in BTR Construction

• When: September 8, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• What: Before the main conference kicks off, this intensive workshop explores the construction technologies, sustainable practices, and AI-driven innovations transforming BTR development. Builders, developers, and operators will gain actionable strategies for accelerating timelines, reducing costs, and integrating sustainability across the project lifecycle.
• Key topics: Modular & industrialized construction, advanced materials & resilient design, supply chain innovation, AI-driven decision making
• Speakers: Ken Semler (Impresa Modular), Michael Matthews (Assemblage Works), John Harding (CertainTeed - Saint-Gobain), Michelle Foster (Home Innovation Research Labs), Michael Stone (Bassenian Lagoni Architects), and Daniel Perez (Senior Resource Group).
• Keynote presentation: Industry insights from John McManus, Publisher, The Builder's Daily.
• Who should attend: BTR developers, fee builders, architects, sustainability consultants, material suppliers, technology vendors, and owner/operators focused on construction innovation and sustainable design.

IMN's Build-to-Rent Fall Forum equips professionals with the strategies, capital connections, and operational tools needed to scale BTR portfolios in a post-ROAD Act environment. From regulatory compliance to construction innovation, attendees gain the insights and partnerships required to thrive in 2026 and beyond.