Student housing developments: What you need to know before investing

The need for student housing has become a burgeoning business in recent years. More and more students are attending college, and that means there is a higher demand for quality student housing choices once they’re enrolled in their desired university. As an investor, chances are that the commitment to building, investing in and maintaining a […]

Why opt for professionally managed services?

Buying and owning a property that you lease out to tenants is no walk in the park. It doesn’t matter if you own an apartment complex or a business building, every property requires immense time, attention, and money to keep everything up and running. Unfortunately, running a piece of property is more than just collecting […]

Recession leery? Find confidence in student housing property investments

We’ve been hearing a lot of concerns about the “next recession.” Perfectly understandable. The last recession shook up so many of us. It had such a direct and dramatic impact on so many. Operating under the old adage of “once bitten, twice shy,” we are noticing hesitation with many investors starting to creep back in. […]

Looking to diversify that portfolio? Consider the growth of student housing

The student housing market has been booming in the U.S., with what we believe to be a continued positive outlook. One of the reasons for the influx of capital into the market is that investors are seeking portfolio diversification, and therefore investing in niche commercial real estate sectors. According to the latest PREA Investor Intentions […]

7 Things to Know When Selecting a Student Housing Investment

  The student housing industry has been booming in recent years. Developers and investors both in the U.S. and internationally have jumped on the student housing bandwagon to take advantage of its many benefits. In her 2018 National Real Estate Investor article, national real estate investor Mary Diduch highlights her belief in a continued strong […]

Multi-family housing industry growth

Multi-family housing industry enjoying tremendous growth The real estate market is booming across the United States, and the growth isn’t limited to single-family homes. Multi-family housing has seen remarkable increases in recent years, and the market continues to be strong for investors. Multi-family housing is an attractive real estate investment. It continues to be a […]

Credit Score Hurdle Harder To Clear For Apartment Renters

Courtesy: Gaia Real Estate Station R, a luxury apartment complex in Atlanta recently acquired by Gaia Real Estate Though millennials are flocking to the city to be closer to work, research shows the more competitive the market, the better the credit score that is needed to secure an apartment. Justin Rubner wanted to live close […]

Why Investors are Flocking to Student Housing

Purpose-built student housing has matured into an institutionally acceptable asset class. ONCE CONSIDERED a niche subset of the rental housing sector, purpose-built student housing (PBSH) has matured into an institutionally acceptable asset class. A large and increasingly college-bound population of young adults, set against a backdrop of underinvestment in on-campus housing, have together created a […]

How Millennials Are Changing The CRE Landscape

At 92 million, millennials are now the largest generation by population in the United States. And while there’s power in numbers, millennials are impacting businesses in other ways. Their lifestyle, which prioritizes differently than their parents’ did, is reshaping commercial real estate. Our friends at Rising have been watching these changes for a while now. […]

Roommate Woes and Tenant Retention

When good roommates (and their food) go bad My first college roommate was a mess. Our relationship started off fine and we found a great two bedroom apartment about a mile off-campus. It was the first time either of us had lived on our own and we were lucky to have a great leasing agent […]