In this episode, host Wesley Deese welcomes special co-host Alex Rippy, VP of Leasing and Systems at GMH Communities, to discuss to discuss how the kick-off of the '25 Pre-leasing season is going for the U.S. student housing industry. They also review October's ShopTalk panel on pre-leasing and what the early data is showing.  Topics include market insights on leasing velocity, and rent growth expectations. Rippy shares strategies for optimizing rate achievement in diverse markets, and the impact of fluctuating student enrollment, particularly for commuter-heavy regions. They also discuss the recent FAFSA complications and recent reports around a large decrease in this year's freshman cohort. The episode wraps with a look at the LeaseCon+TurnCon conference and a preview of the ShopTalk Executive Summit.

0:00:00 - Preview

0:00:23 - Ad Spot (TheGuarantors)

0:02:05 - Intro

0:11:37 - Alex's student housing journey

0:25:42 - Rental rates are still on the rise

0:30:26 - October 17th ShopTalk panel on pre-leasing

1:04:59 - Outro

1:05:58 - LeaseCon+TurnCon preview

1:11:38 - ShopTalk Executive Summit preview

This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors.  To find out more about how they can help your property approve more prospect and help eliminate bad debt, visit their website at: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa

Have comments or suggestions?  Email us at [email protected]

Make sure you are registered to receive invites for ShopTalk, the monthly webinar covering all things regarding student housing operations.  Register at www.ShopTalk.info 

Join the SHI Community and check out our upcoming events by going to www.StudentHousingInsight.com 

In this special "Behind the Biz" episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, host Wesley Deese chats with Danny Soule from Zego to explore how the company is bringing innovation to utility management in student housing. From their origins in payment processing to their recent work with American Campus Communities (ACC), Zego has developed a robust platform that helps operators reduce utility costs and improve efficiency. Learn how Zego’s utility management services streamline the move-in/move-out process, enhance ESG reporting, and ensure no money is left on the table. Plus, discover why their competitive pricing could boost your NOI without sacrificing service. Wesley and Danny also discuss key industry challenges and the surprising mistakes student housing operators often make with utility management. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable takeaways!

Referenced Links:

• Zego: www.Zego.com/SHI
• White Paper - The Ultimate Guide to Turn Season Utility Management
• ShopTalk: www.ShopTalk.info
• SHI Website: https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/ 
• Upcoming SHI Events: https://www.studenthousinginsight.com/events 
• Email us: [email protected]

In this episode, Wes sits down with Whitney Kidd of Iris Technologies, and SHI Ambassador, Mike Kivitz from The Preiss Co., to have a frank discussion on what's ahead for the student housing industry as it relates to prop-tech.  We cover everything from property management systems and smart locks to AI.

This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors.  To find out more about how they can help your property approve more prospect and help eliminate bad debt, visit their website at: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa

Have comments or suggestions?  Email us at [email protected]

Make sure you are registered to receive invites for ShopTalk, the monthly webinar covering all things regarding student housing operations.  Register at www.ShopTalk.info 

Join the SHI Community by going to www.StudentHousingInsight.com 

In this podcast episode, Wes lays out all of the student housing conferences that are being hosted this fall and provides insights from a few of the organizers.

This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors.  To find out more about how they can help your property approve more prospect and help eliminate bad debt, visit their website at: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa

Links: Student Housing Insight: www.StudentHousingInsight.com ShopTalk Webinar: www.ShopTalk.info IMN Student Housing 360: https://events.imn.org/event/0df79910... FHA Conference: https://www.fraternalhousing.org/2024... NMHC Student Housing Conference: https://www.nmhc.org/meetings/calenda... NMHC's OpTech Conference & Expo: https://www.nmhc.org/meetings/calenda... Bisnow's Student Housing and Higher Ed Development Summit: https://www.bisnow.com/events/philade... Discount Code: Check back. Bisnow has not provided it yet. LeasCon+TurnCon: https://interfaceconferencegroup.com/ Our Email: [email protected]

In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, Wes interviews two operators who manage large portfolios in a single or regional market to hear their perspective on what it is like to manage a scattered site portfolio that covers everything from modern purpose-built student housing to single-family homes. Aaron Harris Kirby is the Market President at Point West Management by Granite in Blacksburg VA and Cole Oraham is the Director of Operations at Tiger Properties in Clemson SC. Their companies have been thriving for decades in their respective markets. Find out what it takes to manage a scattered site student housing portfolio and the challenges that make these operators elite.

0:00:00 - Teaser

0:00:25 - TheGuarantors

0:02:04 - Intro

0:12:31 - Interview

1:01:41 - Outro

The episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. Find out how they can help you approve more prospects and help eliminate bad debt. Click here for more info: https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa

More info on

Student Housing Insight: www.StudentHousingInsight.com

ShopTalk - The monthly webinar for the US Off-Campus Student Housing industry: www.ShopTalk.info

Contact info

SHI: [email protected]

Aaron Harris Kirby: [email protected]

Cole Oraham: [email protected]

In this episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast, SHI Ambassador, Terrence Jackson shares tips for site staff on how to finish out the summer without losing focus on leasing and operations.

00:00 - Teaser

00:21 - Sponsor's Ad

01:55 - Intro

08:27 - Summer Slide

17:20 - Outro

This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors. For more information on how TheGuarantors can help approve more student renters and help eliminate bad debt, visit them at https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa

Links mentioned in this podcast:

More info on Student Housing Insight: www.StudentHousingInsight.com

ShopTalk - The monthly webinar for the US Off-Campus Student Housing industry: www.ShopTalk.info

Follow Terence Jackson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-jackson-88a65321/

Contact SHI or email Wes: [email protected]

There are only a couple of events each year in the off-campus student housing industry that bring all of the industry leaders together. The premiere event for the industry is the Interface Student Housing Conference in Austin, TX. 

Student Housing Insight took the opportunity to sit down with several industry executives to discuss their thoughts on the future of the industry and the challenges that lay ahead.

So buckle up for some amazing insight.  This is Student Housing Insight’s “Future of Student Housing” episode.

This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors.  For more information on how TheGuarantors can help eliminate bad debt and increase occupancy, go to https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa 

In this episode, Wes & Gretta dissect what may be behind the recent dip in YOY preleasing velocity in the US market.  Is it related to the FAFSA delays?  Is it pushback on recent rental rate increases?  Is there an enrollment decline ahead?  

Included in this episode is a recorded session from April 11th's ShopTalk that also dove into the questions around negative YOY preleasing velocity.  The session panelists included Charlie Matthews from College House, Stacey Lecocke of Asset Management, Ben Modleski of Core Spaces, and Zach Newman from Greystar.

This episode is sponsored by TheGuarantors.  For more information on how TheGuarantors can help eliminate bad debt and increase occupancy, go to https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa 

For information or questions about Student Housing Insight, email us at [email protected].

To register for ShopTalk, the monthly webinar for student housing operators, go to www.ShopTalk.info

In this episode, Wes shares a conversation from March's ShopTalk regarding the current status of P3 student housing.  Joining the conversation is Jason Taylor of The Annex Group, Brad Shaw from Greystar, and Jeremy Doss of Rise.

This episode is sponsored by The Guarantors.  For more information on how The Guarantors can minimize bad debt for your property or portfolio, go to https://bit.ly/3WmNsqa 

Register to receive calendar invites for ShopTalk, go to www.ShopTalk.info

Questions, job posts, or want to meet at Interface?  email us at [email protected] 

Imagine a world in which student housing properties don't have to rely on parental guarantors to approve an application or have to go after a parent if their student defaults.  That is exactly the type of world The Guarantors are creating for their student housing clients.

In this episode, Wes sits down with Aaron Victorson & Micah Hollingsworth to discuss how The Guarantors are making life easier for student housing operators while making the assets they manage more profitable through their risk management solutions.

Want more info on The Guarantors, go to https://bit.ly/3y9K0VN 

Have questions for Student Housing Insight, email us at [email protected]

Find out more info about SHI at www.StudentHousingInsight.com

Are your student housing properties ready for Turn 2024?  Is this your first Turn as a manager or supervisor?  Then this is the perfect episode to get you and your team ready for this summer.  Mat Windsor from The Turn Company joins Wes as a special guest co-host to talk about some of the external influences that may impact Turn this summer and then Wes sits down with Piper Schlink, portfolio director at Cardinal Group, to discuss tips (and maybe a few tricks) to help you have a successful turn.

This episode is sponsored by Smarter Furnishings.  If you've found yourself short on furniture for this summer, email Dean Harvinson at Smarter today for a quick quote on their in-stock inventory. [email protected] 

Important Links:

www.StudentHousingInsight.com

www.ShopTalk.info