Why Student Housing Is Attracting Institutional Investors

The video discusses the focus on need-based asset types in real estate, emphasizing recession-resistant classes like student housing, medical offices, senior housing, and self-storage. It highlights growth in healthcare and senior housing due to demographic changes, and the importance of partnerships with universities for on-campus facilities. The discussion also covers how these asset classes can insulate investors from economic downturns and offer better yields than traditional real estate.

What types of asset classes does the company focus on to ensure sustainability during economic downturns?

• Retail spaces and shopping malls

• Industrial warehouses and logistics centers

• Student housing, medical offices, senior housing, and self-storage

• Luxury apartments and commercial offices

Why is there an increasing demand for assisted and memory care facilities?

• Due to a decrease in the younger population

• Because of technological advancements in healthcare

• Due to the growing 75+ age demographic

• Because of government incentives for senior care

What is a significant trend in the healthcare sector that the company is focusing on?

• Developing telemedicine platforms

• Building new hospitals in urban areas

• Moving services to outpatient facilities

• Investing in pharmaceutical companies

How is the company expanding its business model with universities?

• By collaborating on on-campus facilities and dormitories

• By building new campuses

• By investing in online education platforms

• By offering scholarships to students

What advantage does social infrastructure provide to investors?

• Higher risk and lower returns

• Protection from credit cycles and better yields

• Limited investment opportunities

• Increased volatility in the market