Welcome Luncheon
Kick off your Five Star Conference experience at the Welcome Luncheon! A great opportunity to jump start your networking and find out how to get the most out of your conference experience. Then hit the Exhibit Hall to learn what products and services can help you in your business.

Opening Night Reception 
Make the most of your Five Star Conference experience by joining industry elites at the Opening Reception, hosted by Freedom Mortgage. Seize this invaluable opportunity to network with clients and fellow professionals to explore potential new partnerships at the Omni's Texas Spice. 

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
First Things First: Fireside Chat + What Every Investor Need to Know Now
Kicking off REIF with a powerful fireside chat between Ed Fay and event host, Bryan Lysikowski, unlocking fresh insight into the investment landscape, capital trends, and aset class shifts. From CRE volatility to SFR strength, this session will help you think bigger and act faster. Start with the intel that drives smarter decisions.

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Seizing the Shift: 5 Proven Tactics to Source, Acquire & Scale SFR Portfolios
What should you be buying right now, and how? This session unpacks the sourcing strategies, inventory types, and capital considerations behind today’s top-performing portfolios. Whether you're chasing REO, Turnkey, or BTR - this panel helps you pick your play.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
Creative Capital: Lending Strategies That Unlock More Deals
Whether you're growing or pivoting, capital makes it happen. This panel breaks down nontraditional solutions to fund your next deal - even in today's uncertain rate environment. Think beyond the bank to unlock the deal.

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Scaling from 10-100 Doors: Tech, Teams, and Tough Lessons
From solo landlords to full-stack operators, this panel dives into what it really takes to scale. Hear how others overcame growth hurdles, chose tech wisely, and built teams that deliver. Grow smarter. Grow faster.

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Unlocking Hidden Profits: Revenue Plays You're Probably Missing
Every door should be making you more. This session breaks down untapped monetization opportunities for operators ready to think beyond rent checks. Profit is in the margins, if you know where to look.

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5 Essential Strategies for SFR & BTR Success: Source, Rehab, Manage, Exit
From the first bid to final exit, this panel walks through the exact steps top SFR and BTR operators use to grow. Whether you’re acquiring REO, optimizing a rehab, or building a platform, these 5 strategies will sharpen your edge. Master the full SFR playbook.

Opening Reception & The Five Star Block Party 

Kick off Five Star Conference at our Opening Reception & Five Star Block Party, an exciting evening of networking, entertainment, and industry connections. Set against the Dallas skyline, attendees can enjoy food, drinks, live entertainment, and sponsored gatherings at the Restaurants on Lamar—all in one vibrant, open-air setting designed to bring the industry together.

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Your 5-Star Edge: Mastermind Breakouts + Expert Host Introduction
Before we break into peer-led mastermind tables, meet the expert facilitators who guided today’s sessions. Then roll up your sleeves for interactive small groups designed to turn insight into action. Leave with solutions, not just notes.

MTECH FORUM:
From Automation to Intelligence: Unlocking the Power of AI 
Artificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon—it’s already transforming mortgage operations. This panel will explore how AI and machine learning are being applied across the mortgage lifecycle, from underwriting and fraud detection to borrower communication and portfolio management. Industry experts and tech innovators will share real-world use cases, discuss regulatory considerations, and weigh the risks and rewards of AI adoption in a highly regulated environment.

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Embracing the Tech Revolution 
Emerging technologies and solutions are redefining how mortgage lenders and servicers must operate. This panel highlights cutting-edge innovations, from blockchain and digital closings to advanced analytics and customer experience platforms, that are driving efficiency, transparency, and competitive advantage. Industry executives and subject-matter experts will share success stories and discuss the challenges and advantages of implementing new technologies across the mortgage space.

Women in Housing Leadership Awards Luncheon
Join Five Star in celebrating the tremendous achievements of remarkable businesswomen whose contributions continue to impact the housing and mortgage servicing industries. Meet this year's outstanding Women in Housing finalists and hear from a selection of industry-leading woman executives during an exclusive panel delving into the struggles and triumphs they have encountered while building their careers within our industry.

Lunch | 12:00 p.m.
Awards Program | 12:30 p.m.

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