STUDENT-RENTAL INVESTMENT UNDERWRITING
How much should I budget for maintenance and turnover in student housing?
Build a property-specific reserve from age, condition, systems, lease structure, furnishing level, and expected turnover. Student rentals can have frequent move cycles, so cleaning, paint, locks, small repairs, and capital items should not be treated as surprises.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
Separate recurring make-ready cost from larger capital replacements.
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Three facts to check
- Annual make-ready cost
- Long-life systems and capital reserve
- Furnishing and common-area wear
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Choose the college market.
Underwrite rent, vacancy, expenses and legal use conservatively.
Review actual properties and verify local rules before an offer.
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