Notes from the CMSA Investor Conference: Investor Forum

The much anticipated investor forum was a bit disappointing.

I agreed with almost everything they said, and I liked the fact that it was delivered with a bit of an angry edge. The problem was that the laundry list lasted the entire session, and they left no time for questions, discussion and comments.

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Jim Flaherty named to MISMO Commercial Governance Committee

Great news: I’ve been voted to serve on the MISMO Commercial Governance Committee for 2009 and 2010. Thanks to everyone who voted for me. I look forward to serving the industry.

More great news: This weekend we will roll out a new site and a new set of research and analytical tools for CMBS Investors. This is part of our mission to provide open and standardized data and underwriting tools for all participants in the commercial mortgage backed securities market.

Rent roll data: You might not want to hear it, but we all need it

When we talk about improving “Transparency” in CMBS, what are we talking about? To me, it is the rent roll.

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