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Pricing for student housing has always been somewhat of a Band-Aid situation. Student housing prices beds, not units. They offer amenities that are overlooked in conventional housing and they need to account for an academic school year, in which a large majority of residents will be moving out. The nuance of student housing requires pricing teams to create workarounds in conventional pricing platforms. This session will discuss the ways student housing revenue managers have created impactful solutions to the student pricing disconnect and what revenue managers would include if they could build their own pricing platform.

This presentation will touch on both the investment and operations sides of the business. Recent investment trends in the student housing sector will be explored including which markets are hot, how cap rates are trending and who the big players are in capital and financing. From an operations standpoint, we’ll compare operating expenses between student and conventional apartments; what can one sector learn from the other?

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the integrations needed to help lease units faster. Self-guided tours are the new way to lease! These technology enhancements are here to stay, and the next generation of renters not only expect tech amenities, they are naturally attracted to tools that offer self-service. In fact, self-guided tours are converting as successfully or higher than live leasing agents. During this sessions, we’ll discuss the challenges of self-guided tours from a holistic perspective and answer questions about concerns, benefits and how to get started.

Do you ever feel like you are managing upstream and becoming the “police” versus paving someone’s path for success? This workshop unpacks the emotional baggage that we carry as leaders and offers proven strategies that foster a growth mindset. This session will offer attendees a variety of coaching tools.

Student housing companies work incessantly to modernize the housing experience and create a sense of loyalty among students for their communities. The key differentiator is to understand the lifestyle, technology, safety and amenity preferences of students. This knowledge will enable companies to offer the most sophisticated, yet functional housing experience in their communities. Listen to findings of a national research study with participation from the leading student housing companies to unravel the top lifestyle preferences of Generation Z. Attendees will gain insight into future-proofing their communities to ensure high occupancy rates and healthy revenue streams.

Our forecast shows that student housing enrollment will be shrinking to the smaller size of Generation Z along with some other factors. With the ultra-competitive environment currently and with many universities needing more of a supply, there could be some risks on the horizon. There are a few case studies of the last decade where markets have rebounded and some that are still finding it difficult. As owners and operators, what plans are we putting in place today with our staff to ensure long term success?