Student Housing Insight

Dec 08 2024 100 ep. 53 mins 4
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Interviews and discussions with people from around the world who work in and service the off-campus student housing industry.

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California’s Housing Dilemma: Creative Solutions for Student Living - SHI220

Dec 08 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the student housing crisis in California, exploring the challenges faced by developers and students alike. Wesley speaks with Riaz Taplin, founder of Riaz Capital, about his innovative solutions to address affordability while leveraging art and thoughtful design. From regulatory hurdles to creative development strategies, this episode offers insights f

Election Results & Potential Impact on the Student Housing Industry - SHI919

Nov 22 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial and timely conversation about the current political landscape and what it means for the student housing industry. With a new administration on the horizon and the balance of power in Congress shifting, the regulatory and legislative landscape is poised for change. Joining us is Dave Borzos from NMHC, who provides a deep dive into the p

Kick-Off to the '25 Pre-Leasing Season - SHI918

Oct 28 2024 76 mins  
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

Behind the Biz: How Zego is Innovating Utility Management in Student Housing - SHI917

Oct 22 2024 28 mins  
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

Tech Talk - SHI916

Sep 15 2024 66 mins  
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 ca

Fall '24 Student Housing Conferences Preview - SHI915

Sep 08 2024 48 mins  
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 Ins

Single Market Operators - SHI914

Jul 25 2024 56 mins  
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 b

The Summer Slide of Student Housing - SHI913

Jul 06 2024 21 mins  
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

The Future of Student Housing Operations - SHI912

Jun 15 2024 41 mins  
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 th

What's Behind the Leasing Dip - SHI911

Apr 30 2024 91 mins  
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 ve