Property type

Student Housing

Educational overview for 1031 exchange planning. Not investment advice.

Category: ResidentialmixedAsset class: Residentialfee_simpledstfund

Overview

Purpose-built student housing serves universities with leases by the bed.

General characteristics

Performance closely tied to university enrollment trends.

Potential benefits

  • Annual leasing cadence\n- Often higher per-bed rents

Potential risks

  • University-specific risk\n- Heavy summer turnover

Management requirements

Specialized property management required.

Liquidity considerations

Direct: moderate. DST: very low.

Tax considerations

Generally eligible for 1031 exchange when held for investment.

Common investor profiles

Owners targeting university-adjacent assets.

Educational information only. The content on this page is general education and is not tax, legal, accounting, or investment advice. Consult your own CPA, attorney, and licensed investment professionals before making any decision related to a 1031 exchange or Delaware Statutory Trust.