In the press:

“RCA member Michael Zaransky is the author of the book Profit by Investing in Student Housing: Cash in on the Campus Housing Shortage. He says student housing is rife with opportunity for both brokers and investors.”

F I N D I N G Y O U R N I C H E, RCA Report PDF

“Zaransky said the brisk activity in 2017’s back end makes him optimistic for a busy 2018. MZ Capital Partners plans to be a net buyer.”

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“Real estate is literally in Michael Zaransky’s blood. His grandfather and father both gravitated to that profession, and in 1979 he did the same.”

Advice for Real Estate Investors in IL from Michael Zaransky, Patch

“Michael H. Zaransky, Prime Property Investors, Ltd.”

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“Clayco Director Alan Schachtman, Akara Partners CEO Rajen Shastri, Prime MZ Capital Partners Managing Principal Michael Zaransky and KIG Principal/Managing Broker Susan Tjarksen.”

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“Over the past several years, we have been looking to further build our real estate portfolio and feel the Knoxville market is among the most vibrant multifamily real estate markets in the country,” said Michael H. Zaransky, Managing Principal of MZ.

MZ Capital Partners Expands Into Knoxville Multifamily Market with Acquisition of 130-Unit Apartment Community, PR Newswire

“Unit renovations will be done in phases as leases come up for renewal,” said Michael H. Zaransky.  “Common areas like the clubhouse and pool will be upgraded and a new state of the art fitness center, a dog “bark park” and outdoor recreational space will be built.”

MZ Capital Partners Expands Into Knoxville Market with Acquisition of 130-Unit Apartment Community, Multifamily Biz

Why the potential over-development of luxury rental units adds to the shortage of affordable housing and what can be done about it – Michael Zaransky.

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Authored:

Demographics are driving unprecedented opportunities in the student housing market. Enrollment at colleges and universities is booming. An estimated 75 million people will reach college age in the next decade. Add to that the growing shortage of on-campus, university-owned student housing. As a result, real estate investors are eyeing this specialized and highly profitable market niche.

Michael H. Zaransky, real estate veteran and author of Profit by Investing in Student Housing, shows readers precisely how to build wealth investing in student housing properties. While many other books discuss niche investment opportunities in real estate, this is the first to provide a complete, detailed approach to investing in student housing.

Profit by Investing in Student Housing: Cash In on the Campus Housing Shortage, Michael Zaransky

Philanthropy:

Bill Silverstein, the outgoing chairman of the JUF/Federation Board of Directors, passed the gavel to Michael H. Zaransky, the incoming chair, calling him “one of the warmest, most passionate and compassionate people you will ever meet,” adding, “We all remember how he brought such an intensely personal touch to serving as the 2013 JUF Annual Campaign Chair.”

Jewish Federation marks year of challenges and solutions at 116th Annual Meeting, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

“”It is humbling to witness how our donors have responded to an uptick in the economy with an equal, if not greater, uptick in charitable giving. They are turning right around and using their improving situations to help others who remain in need,” said Michael Zaransky, 2013 Campaign Chair”

JUF’s 2013 Annual Campaign closes at $81.54 million, JUF News

“Bill Silverstein, the outgoing chairman of the JUF/Federation Board of Directors, passed the gavel to Michael H. Zaransky, the incoming chair, calling him “one of the warmest, most passionate and compassionate people you will ever meet”

Jewish Federation marks year of challenges and solutions at 116th Annual Meeting, JUF News

“The Annual Campaign makes it possible for us to turn our commitment into action,” said JUF Board Chairman Michael H. Zaransky.”

Jewish community raises $84.3 million for 2016 JUF Annual Campaign to care for the most vulnerable, JUF News

“Also present were: Holocaust survivor Fritzie Fritzshall, president of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center; Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Aviv Ezra; Michael H. Zaransky, chairman of the JUF Board of Directors; and representatives of other groups.”

‘Love thy neighbor’ theme galvanizes 1,000 at interfaith gathering, JUF News

“We are absolutely delighted with the stellar qualifications Lonnie brings to this role,” said Michael H. Zaransky, JUF/Federation’s Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, who chaired the search committee.

JUF names Lonnie Nasatir President-Elect, JUF News

“In May, we will celebrate and thank Steve, chronicle his career, and mark our collective achievements under his leadership,” Zaransky said.

Community to honor Steven B. Nasatir’s era of service to Jewish people at gala event in May, JUF News