Student Housing Property Management: The Future is Now
One time. That’s how often a 2018 study on college students’ living arrangements proposed most students move during their years attending a university. But that was seven years ago. With new technological advancements on the steady rise in the student housing industry, students are expanding the factors they consider when choosing a place to live. Some […]
Crew Founder and CEO Blake Wettengel’s Philosophy Behind Real Estate Ownership
With half a billion dollars in assets under management at Crew Enterprises, real estate investment is being revolutionized. Company founder and CEO Blake Wettengel has a goal of transforming the way properties are owned and managed, evolving with new technologies instead of competing against them. “Our purpose is to manage and oversee investments in a […]
Comprehensive Analysis of Inflationary Trends in Property Insurance Premiums
Over the past seven years, numerous white papers have been published attempting to explain the factors contributing to significant inflation in property insurance costs, with some reports indicating increases as high as 50% year-over-year. Homeowners are acutely aware of these rising costs, yet frustration continues to mount amongst property owners nationwide. According to an analysis […]
Institutional Activity in Real Estate
Over the last few decades real estate has become a viable asset class for institutional investors. While institutional managers have traditionally gravitated towards stocks and bonds to fulfill their pension obligations, institutions have slowly increased their allocations to real estate. Today, the average target allocation for U.S. pension funds is approximately 9%. Over the last […]
7 Reasons to Consider Investing in Student Housing
Here are seven reasons why investing in student housing can offer the potential for higher returns compared to traditional other real estate.
The Capital Stack in Real Estate Investing
The Capital Stack The capital stack serves as a strategic framework for allocating funds based on risk appetite, return expectations, and project dynamics. It enables investors to diversify their funding sources, optimizing the mix of debt and equity to achieve desired returns while managing risk. Real estate investing is a multifaceted realm where financial strategies […]
Benefits of Private REITs
REITs are commonly referred to by two general categories: Private REIT or Public REIT (whether non-listed or listed). Private REITs and public REITs both offer opportunities to invest in real estate, but they have distinct differences that make private REITs more appealing to certain investors. These are some ways in which private REITs are considered […]
Top Factors College Students Consider When Selecting A Place To Live
There is a vast array of options when selecting college student housing including it is campus dorms, purpose built offcampus housing, apartments, and shadow market houses. According to survey results, the following are key selection factors students consider when choosing where to live while furthering their education. 1. Location and Proximity to Campus Easy access […]
The Evolution of Student Housing
The evolution of on and off campus housing reveals the standards that were prominent in different time periods.
Understanding the World of REITS
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) are investment vehicles that allow investors to pool their money to invest in real estate assets. There are several types of REITs, including private non-traded REITs, publicly traded REITs and public non-traded/non-listed REITs. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between these types of REITs: Private Non-Traded REIT: » Not […]
