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Lavanda’s reflections on OPTECH 2023

Short-term rental strategy and conversations from the 2023 conference.

Three Lavanda team members standing beside the NMHC OPTECH sign.

For the Lavanda team, the OPTECH Conference in Las Vegas, was an invaluable opportunity to engage with customers, share insights, and learn from industry leaders about the evolving landscape of multifamily short-term flexible rentals.

Industry perspectives on short-term flexible rentals

A panel discussion at the OPTECH 2023 conference.

A key event for our team was the panel discussion on short-term rentals, featuring insights from Brian Soss of Starwood Capital. The panel provided an inspiring view of the transformation within the STR space, highlighting the shift from traditional corporatehousing to dynamic lease arbitrage models. This evolution reflects a broader trend within the multifamily industry toward strategic flexibility and revenue diversification.

They praised these contemporary strategies that better align with ever increasing market fluidity, concepts that are at the core of Lavanda’s mission.

Brians and the panel’s perspectives resonated deeply with our vision at Lavanda. They underscore the necessity for agility and innovation in the STR marketplace.

Sam Symons, Multifamily Expansion Manager

Lavanda’s role in shaping multifamily strategies

Three Lavanda team members standing beneath a colourful garden display in Las Vegas.

Throughout the conference, the Lavanda team was actively involved in conversations regarding integration of short-term flexible rentals into multifamily property management. By participating in these discussions, we were able to demonstrate our commitment to delivering solutions that respond to market demands and drive operational efficiency.

Lavanda’s contributions at OPTECH 2023 solidified our stance as industry trailblazers, driving innovation that directly addresses the complex challenges faced by multifamily operators.

Ben McGee, VP of Sales

Networking and relationship-building at Lavanda’s steak and wine evening

Guests gathered around a dinner table at Lavanda’s OPTECH steak and wine evening.

Beyond the conference sessions, Lavanda hosted an exclusive Steak and Wine evening at Barry’s Downtown Prime. We value the opportunity to bring together professionals from the multifamily industry including guests from Airbnb, Starwood Capital, Sentral, Greystar, EQR and Multifamily Insider to share insights, exchange ideas, and build connections.The evening gathering at Optech was a great example of this, with lively discussions all around.

Such gatherings are crucial for building relationships and fostering a sense of community within the multifamily space.

The evening was a testament to Lavanda’s commitment to leading the dialogue and strengthening the collaborative fabric of the multifamily sector.

Greg Jurkiewicz, Director of Acquisitions

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