Reflections from the Private Sector (Live from College Pads’ Off-Campus Summit) - SHI1011

🎧Episode Summary

In this episode of Student Housing Insight, host Wes Deese leads a panel discussion focusing on off-campus student housing trends. Joined by industry experts Jason Taylor, KrisAnn Kizer, and Mark Miller, the panel explores leasing velocity, rental rate increases, the impact of international student enrollment, and public-private partnerships (P3s). Key topics include market-specific challenges, affordability concerns, and strategies for universities to collaborate with off-campus providers. The episode also addresses master leases, listing services like College Pads, and ways to educate students about off-campus housing options.

🕒Timestamps

00:00:21 - Sponsor Spotlight: Wes Deese introduces Campus Technologies as a key internet provider for student housing.

00:01:32 - Session Overview: Peter Blutreich introduces the off-campus housing focus and Wes Deese’s role.

00:02:42 - Student Housing Insight Background: Wes Deese explains the platform’s origins and its role in industry networking.

00:06:21 - Panel Introductions: Jason Taylor, KrisAnn Kizer, and Mark Miller share their roles and expertise.

00:07:11 - Off-Campus Housing Performance: Wes Deese presents College House data on leasing trends and regional performance.

00:10:52 - International Student Trends: Mark Miller and panelists address visa challenges and enrollment shifts.

00:15:20 - P3 Development Strategies: Jason Taylor discusses phased projects to manage uncertainty.

00:21:21 - Rental Rate Increases: Wes Deese shares College House data on 4.6% national rent growth.

00:27:58 - Affordability Concerns: Wes Deese presents survey data highlighting affordability as a top student priority.

00:35:54 - P3 Deal Trends: Wes Deese and Jason Taylor analyze deal sizes and costs from 2014 to 2023.

00:39:54 - Master Leases: KrisAnn Kizer and Mark Miller share best practices for university partnerships.

00:43:49 - Listing Services: Wes Deese and KrisAnn Kizer discuss timing and collaboration with services like College Pads.

00:46:28 - Q&A: Rent-by-Bed Trends: KrisAnn Kizer explains the shift to rent-by-bed models and utility inclusions.

00:48:02 - Q&A: Educating Students: KrisAnn Kizer and Wes Deese suggest programs like move-out sessions.

00:50:41 - Q&A: P3 Operations Trends: Mark Miller and Jason Taylor discuss operational partnerships and maintenance.

💡 Sponsor Spotlight

Campus Technologies, with nearly 25 years of expertise, provides high-speed internet and managed IT services tailored for student housing communities. Their reliable infrastructure ensures seamless connectivity for residents and property teams.

👉 Discover best practices for upgrading your property’s internet infrastructure by downloading their latest white paper at campustechnologies.com.

🔗Resources Referenced

Student Housing Insight: Platform for off-campus housing professionals to network and access industry content. shoptalk.info

College House (House Analytics): Provides real-time data on student housing leasing trends. collegehouse.com

College Pads: Listing service for off-campus student housing. collegepads.com

Apartments.com: Source of survey data on student housing priorities. apartments.com

National Multi-Housing Council: Lobbyist group providing policy updates for the apartment industry. nmhc.org

Brasfield & Dunlevy: Source of P3 deal data. No website provided in transcript.

St. Louis Fed: Referenced for rental market data verification. stlouisfed.org