What is the main benefit of investing in student housing?

One of the main benefits of student housing is the tenant base is consistent and highly visible. Tenants often pre-lease prior to the beginning of the school year, rather than signing leases on a rolling basis, making cash flow highly predictable.

Should I invest in student housing?

As long as the economy and higher learning do not collapse entirely, young adults will want to go to college. Thus, demand for student housing tends to be insulated from macroeconomic or market-specific shocks.

Should I invest in student accommodation?

As long as the economy and higher learning do not collapse entirely, young adults will want to go to college. Thus, demand for student accommodation tends to be insulated from macroeconomic or market-specific shocks.

Is student housing a good investment?

Through our analysis, we believe student housing is often a sound investment, particularly as the nation’s top universities continue to grow their enrollment. Students will always need housing; in fact, 41% of 18- to 24-year-olds were enrolled in college or graduate school in 2019.

Are college rental properties a good investment?

Through our analysis, we believe student housing is often a sound investment, particularly as the nation’s top universities continue to grow their enrollment. Students will always need housing; in fact, 41% of 18- to 24-year-olds were enrolled in college or graduate school in 2019.

What factors to consider when investing in student housing?

When investing in student housing, consider factors such as the supply/demand in the region, whether the university is public or private, the property's proximity to campus, and if the unit is pre-furnished or not.