The PPR Capital Management team recently attended the Best Ever Conference, connecting with industry leaders and exploring the latest investment trends in real estate. The event provided valuable perspectives for investors navigating today’s complex financial landscape. Here are our key takeaways.
Economic Outlook and Strategic Investment Approaches
The conference highlighted several critical themes shaping the current investment environment, particularly in real estate. Throughout the event, speakers emphasized that due diligence and detailed underwriting are more essential than ever in today’s market. Multiple sessions explored modern portfolio theory, highlighting best practices for aligning investments to maximize returns while maintaining sufficient diversification to weather economic fluctuations.
Market Direction and Partnership Strategies
Conference emcee and real estate investing veteran, Ben Lapidus, delivered compelling presentations demonstrating how choosing the right business partners and sponsors can dramatically impact investment outcomes — sometimes more than the asset class itself.
Furthermore, Lapidus provided valuable insights on how demographic trends are increasingly dictating which geographical markets deserve deeper consideration for investment. His insights on multifamily investments were particularly relevant, addressing how investors can position themselves for success by identifying the right deal at the right time with an appropriate partner.
Psychology and Connection of Capital Raising
One breakout session we found compelling was titled “The Psychology of Capital Raising,” presented by Jeremy Dyer. In this session, Dyer emphasized understanding potential investors’ specific needs. For instance, he expressed that current portfolio composition can be important to investors, noting that investors increasingly seek balanced exposure across various assets and regions.
Additionally, his session highlighted the distinction between being a value-add or a nuisance to investors. Some limited partners prioritize growth and tax advantages, while others focus on supplementing income. Dyer also stressed that effective capital raising requires establishing genuine personal connections. In today’s environment, investors need to trust not just the investment vehicle but the company and the team behind it.
Learning Through Observation
Interestingly, the Best Ever Conference also featured a “Pitch Slam” event where sponsors presented their investment opportunities to a panel for live critique. This format provided valuable insight into how companies articulate their value propositions to potential investors. The diversity of investment options ranged from multifamily projects to mobile home parks to campgrounds.
As PPR continues our strategic expansion into non-performing mortgages and commercial real estate, insights from conferences like Best Ever enhance our approach to identifying investments that deliver returns regardless of broader market conditions. Our commitment to evolution, diversification, and consistent performance has driven our growth to over $1 billion in Assets Under Management—and will continue guiding our strategy for the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
