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IMN STR FORUM WINTER 2025 - EASY STREET CAPITAL

The 3rd edition of IMN's annual Short Term Rental Forum (Winter), commonly referred to as STR Forum, takes place in Aventura, FL from January 15 to 16, 2025.

 

This is generally considered the premier conference for the STR (Short Term Rental) industry, bringing together investors, lenders, property managers, and other service providers.

 

Alongside general strategic discussions, new developments and market updates will be covered at this conference, making it a must-attend for professionals looking to stay in the know in the STR space!

 

Easy Street Capital is America’s leading lender for properties utilized as Short Term Rentals (STRs), the fastest growing frontier in real estate investing. Our EasyRent program provides DSCR Loans that combine the traditional 30-year fixed rate residential mortgage product with flexible and hassle-free underwriting, delivering quick and efficient 30-day closes and non-intrusive documentation requirements (no tax returns, no income verification).

What is the IMN STR Forum?

IMN’s series of Short Term Rental conferences are held twice a year - the Winter conference in Miami every January, and the Summer conference in Austin every June. Hundreds of owner/operators, investors, and service providers attend these events to grow, sell, or buy their short-term rental business. Attendees gain access to key industry players as well as insights on solutions to the current problems at hand in the STR space.

When is IMN STR Forum?

IMN STR Forum (Winter) takes place from January 15th to January 16th, 2025.

Where is IMN STR Forum?

IMN STR Forum (Winter) will be held at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, FL.

PAST CONFERENCES

Easy Street Capital IMN STR Forum Austin 2024 Silver Sponsorship

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Panel: Who's Still Acquiring Properties and How are They Getting Financed? | Monday June 24, 2024

Easy Street Capital Partner Robin Simon served as the moderator on this panel at the 2024 SFR East conference that covered the current landscape of property acquisition in the short-term rental sector, examining the profiles of investors still actively acquiring properties and the financing mechanisms they employ.

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Networking Mixer With The IMN Conference Speakers | Monday June 24, 2024

Easy Street sponsored this networking event taking place after the conclusion of the first day of the conference. Speakers and exhibitors from the STR Forum gathered at Inn Cahoots on Monday 6/24 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The venue is an event space + group travel/Airbnb style hotel located just a mile from where the conference will be held. This event was a great opportunity for those looking to grow their short term rental business, but couldn't attend the STR Forum.

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Easy Street Capital IMN STR Forum Miami 2024 Bronze Sponsorship

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Panel: The Future of STR/ The Vacation Rental Industry In This High Interest Rate, Capital Dislocated Market | Thursday January 9, 2024

Easy Street Capital Partner Robin Simon acted as a moderator on this panel scrutinizing the future trajectory of the vacation rental industry amidst a landscape of high interest rates and capital dislocation, aiming to discern essential strategies amid the superfluous options available. Panelists navigated through the challenges posed by market volatility, dissecting potential impacts on short-term rental properties and offering pragmatic insights to navigate amidst numerous financing choices.

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Easy Street Capital IMN STR Forum Austin 2023 Bronze Sponsorship

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Panel: Long Term Debt Vs. Bridge Loans Vs. Equity & PE: Cap Stack Plays in Today's Financing Environment | Thursday June 29, 2023

Easy Street Capital Partner Robin Simon and fellow panelists spoke on the complex interplay between long-term debt, bridge loans, equity, and private equity in financing short-term rental properties. Panelists discussed various capital stack strategies and their implications in today's dynamic financing environment, providing insights into optimizing funding structures to meet the unique needs of short-term rental investments.

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Easy Street Capital IMN STR Forum Miami 2023 Silver Sponsorship

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Panel: Financing The Short Term Rental Market In A Climate Of Volatile Interest Rates | Monday January 23, 2023

Alongside other STR Industry professionals, Easy Street Capital Head of Originations Collin Duffy explored strategies for financing short-term rental properties amidst fluctuating interest rates. Panelists discussed risk management techniques, adaptable financing structures, and insights into navigating market uncertainties to sustainably fund short-term rental investments in dynamic interest rate environments.

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Opening Panel: Economic, Travel, Demographics & The Short-Term Rental Industry Outlook | Monday January 23, 2023

Easy Street Capital Partner Robin Simon spoke on trends shaping the outlook for the short-term rental industry. Panelists analyzed data and discussed projections to provide insights into how market dynamics and consumer behavior are influencing the future trajectory of short-term rental properties.

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Easy Street Capital IMN STR Forum Austin 2022 Gold Sponsorship

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Panel: Looking Towards The Smaller Owner... Home Equity Loans, Seconds & What Else Is Out There | Thursday June 16, 2022

Easy Street Capital's Head of Originations, Collin Duffy, joined this esteemed panel and discussed financial options tailored for smaller owners of short-term rental properties, emphasizing avenues such as home equity loans, second mortgages, and alternative financing alternatives. Panelists explored various funding sources and strategies to empower smaller-scale short-term rental operators in maximizing their property investments and growth potential.

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Panel: Institutional & Portfolio Permanent Finanicng Options | Thursday June 16, 2022

Easy Street Capital Partner Robin Simon spoke alongside other industry leaders on this panel focused on exploring permanent financing options for institutional and portfolio short-term rental properties. Panelists delved into strategies and considerations for securing long-term financing solutions tailored to the unique needs of short-term rental operators managing larger-scale or institutional portfolios.

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About Easy Street Capital

Easy Street Capital is a private real estate lender headquartered in Austin, Texas serving real estate investors around the country. Defined by an experienced team and innovative loan programs, Easy Street Capital is the ideal financing partner for real estate investors of all experience levels and specialties. Whether an investor is fixing and flipping, financing a cash-flowing rental, or building ground-up, we have a solution to fit those needs.

 

EasyFix is the industry leading Fix & Flip / Bridge loan product. No appraisal required, high leverage, and can close in 48 hours.

 

EasyRent provides long-term DSCR loans for cash-flowing investment properties up to 10 units, including short-term rentals.

 

EasyBuild is the easiest construction loan product in the country. Simplify your construction financing with a 48-hour draw process and the ability to close quicker than the competition.