Technology is disrupting the industry—and there’s no turning back. Worldwide, the real estate industry is valued at more than $210 trillion and more than $30 trillion in the U.S. when it comes to just housing. It is a massive industry but one that for decades has done little to evolve and adopt new technologies. While [...]
You’ll see opportunities when you know how to read between the lines. You’ve experienced the ups, downs and lateral movements of several economic cycles. One of the lessons that longevity in the market has taught is the need to look at economic cycles dispassionately. Although real estate in the long run is a good bet, [...]
Katia Potapov is director of operations at Walnut Street Finance, LLC. She has over 16 years of operational and project management experience in various industries, including real estate and construction, media and entertainment, industry associations and government agencies. Potapov directs and oversees Walnut Street Finance’s investor relations function and serves as the primary point of [...]
Meet AAPL member Bobby Montagne! Bobby is the CEO of Walnut Street Finance and has been an AAPL member since July 2016. He is also a CFM designation holder and a member of the AAPL Ethics Advisory Committee. When his time - and the weather permits - you'll find him fitting in a round of golf [...]
Do you know your organization’s local, regional and national market share? Accurate volume data about the private lending market can be hard to come by. Yet it’s critical to know the size of your market if you want to raise capital, measure success or grow your business. A desire to better understand our position in [...]
The roots of private lending date back thousands of years to Ancient Rome, when wealthy landowners and feudal lords used their land and property to obtain collateralized loans. Fast forward to modern times. Private lending has really come into its own since the economic crisis of 2008. Following the Great Recession and the ensuing heightened [...]
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AFTER-HOURS RECEPTION // Continue conversations with fellow attendees, sponsors, and speakers while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and two drink tokens.
AAPL’S OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY // For those who hate to say goodnight, each year a few sponsors plan a little something extra to wrap up your day … or help segue from all-business to all-fun. We’ll mark the party as official and provide information about how to attend.
AAPL ANNUAL CONFERENCE APP // On iOS, Android, and desktop, the app is your insiders’ guide to getting the most out of #AAPLANNUAL. Connect with fellow attendees and export your connections at anytime. The app is your personalized schedule, conference navigation system, notebook, and more!
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Step 1: Purchase your conference ticket. You must be registered for the main conference to gain access to the app. Step 2: Download the app: The AAPL Annual Conference app is available for download on IOS and Android. Desktop capability will be enabled shortly before the start of the conference and is accessible from the mobile app. Step 3: Wait for your email notification: To access the 2023 event, we’ll add you to the app event using the email provided on your registration. You will receive an email notification when this happens. We’ll start adding attendees to the app in September. Step 4: Explore & Build Your Profile: You can start connecting with other attendees even before the conference. Complete your profile with your bio, photo, contact info, social media, etc. As #AAPLANNUAL draws closer more app features will become available. You’ll be able to build your schedule, see what you’re RSVPed to and more — all from the app. Have other questions? Please email us at contact@aaplonline.com. |
Grand Prize – Custom Championship Belt & VIP Admission to Power Room event in St. Augustine, FL (February 27th – March 1st, 2023)
2nd Place – 2023 AAPL Annual Conference Bundle to include Individual Membership, 1 Conference Ticket and 1 VIP Reception pass.
3rd Place – 1 year AAPL Individual Membership