April Priebe

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About April Priebe

April currently serves as an Asset Stabilization Expert, Special Assets, in Cinnaire’s Lansing, MI, office where she oversees a portfolio of troubled real estate debt and equity investments. She also is a partner in Align Asset Management (a consulting & management firm). In her previous positions, April held the titles of Director of Asset Management out of Detroit, Manageing director and Broker for Align, & Senior Vice President of Multifamily & Student Housing for a Chicago based Receiver. During her previous work experience, Ms. Priebe has been involved in multiple asset types totaling over 100 properties within the past five years. Through her time in the industry, she has gained an extensive list of property management backgrounds in leasing and marketing in many University markets. April has supervised transitions and integrations of newly acquired properties in over 25+ states primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions. Other responsibilities included onboarding of staff, market research and analysis, deferred maintenance assessments, tax appeals, reporting, onsite training, and continuing education for employees and clients in the real estate industry. She also brokers deals for dozens of transactions annually."I have a passion for a strategic and hands-on approach to identifying and assisting with distressed assets through receivership, REO, and third-party management. I have successfully led property turnaround, stabilization, and value enhancement for over 100 properties in 25+ states, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast regions. I also enjoy working with clients and developing short and long-term goals for every deal, as well as brokering transactions and providing onsite training and education. My specialty is in the fast-paced and ever-changing student housing asset class, but I have also adapted to multifamily and mixed-use properties. I am a rental management expert and a team builder who thrives on challenges and opportunities." April enjoys participating in guest lectures, panels, podcast and other educational based presentations on her experience and knowledge in her industries. She received her Bachelors and MBA from Central Michigan University. She currently holds a Michigan Broker's License, a Michigan Teaching Certificate. April also serves as a founding member and VP of Communications of the Michigan Women's Affordable Housing Network.