The Editorial Advisory Board of Institutional Real Estate Americas gathered for its fall 2024 board meeting in Half Moon Bay, Calif., in September. Prior to the meeting, we asked attendees to share the questions they have for each other, the issues they are dealing with at their organization and the concerns that keep them up at night. These responses form the basis of the “Food for Thought,” which is shared with members of the board and provides the structure upon which the meeting’s discussions are built. Following are some of the issues identified by members of the Editorial Advisory Board, who are listed here.

Allocations and investor strategy

Where is capital being allocated, and what is resonating with investors? How has your allocation to real estate versus other asset classes moved this year? From a strategic asset allocation perspective, does private real estate (either equity or deb