Good property managers build relationships and communities, and that’s something no app can do, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes.

Consumers have been catching some relief lately from inflation, or, at least, they’re feeling its pull less acutely. Since June 2022, when the year-over-year consumer price index peaked and increased 9.1%, inflation has begun to normalize—with caveats, of course.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index rose 0.3% in April, remained unchanged in May and declined by 0.1% in June. Despite these fluctuations, inflation has remained below 4% since June 2023. Perhaps the U.S. economy is moving closer to the Federal Reserve’s target inflation rate of 2%.

Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider.

By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes.

Despite short-term challenges in the space, multifamily real estate investment expert Michael Zaransky is still bullish on the long-term potential of the sector.

In lower Manhattan’s Seaport District, a 24-story office building at 160 Water Street stood for 50 years as a pillar of New York’s financial scene. Today, after a complete reimagining, the building is home to Pearl House, a composition of urban living’s future. In addition to nearly 600 apartments, Pearl House features a resort-worthy list of amenities.

As Lux Exposé writes. “Today’s discerning residents demand more from their living spaces, seeking environments that seamlessly blend productivity and style. Enter the era of snazzy coworking spaces – sleek, chic, and meticulously designed to cater to the needs of the modern professional.”

Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options.

Build-to-rent represents an emerging subset of the economically and regionally resilient single-family rental market, writes investment strategist Michael Zaransky, which manages economic and regional forces better than others and continues to be a sound investment.

Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes.

Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes.

Despite a consistent blast of overlapping headwinds, I found multifamily housing delivered a strong performance in 2023. The year, from my perspective, demonstrated multifamily real estate’s economic resilience during inflationary periods and furthered its reputation as a preferred post-pandemic asset in commercial real estate. Smart multifamily managers have thrived in this market.

I’m bullish on multifamily real estate for 2024, even as the economic landscape shifts. Although inflation and interest rates show cooling signs, I expect strong demand, leveling rents and rich growth in regional and asset-type submarkets. Some are rightly “cautious” about multifamily’s future, but I’m more confident, particularly since, as Goldman Sachs suggests, recession fears have diminished. This means I’m hoisting the sails for a positive year. Here’s what I see as the top multifamily housing trends leaders in the industry need to pay attention to this year.

Millennials began reshaping multifamily housing in compelling ways, writes Michael Zaransky, and Gen Z promises to accelerate that change. Property managers must be ready.

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.