Episode 211: Peeling Back The Onion on Student Housing In Chicago

Apr 13, 2023

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Interested in investing near a Chicagoland University to provide student housing?! Harrison Cohen joins us to share how he's built his portfolio using this model!

Harrison explains why he decided to focus on student housing and the nuances of student housing near different universities, including University of Chicago, UIC, DePaul, and Loyola. Harrison dives deep on the leasing process and how it differs from leasing to market tenants. Lastly, he shares lessons learned from student housing investments including underwriting tips and advice on pivoting when things don't go as planned!

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Guest: Harrison Cohen, Triton Realty Group

Link: SUCI Ep 22 - Matt Fritzshall

Link: Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate (Book Recommendation)

Link: Chris Titcomb (Attorney)

Sponsors: Midwest RE Networking Summit and Essex Realty Group

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Guest Questions

04:07 Housing Provider Tip: Be mindful of incorrect tax exemptions being applied to your property!

06:25 Intro to our guest, Harrison Cohen!