Student Housing DSTs: Why University-Driven Demand Can Be a Strong Component in a 1031 Replacement Property Portfolio
Student housing DSTs (Delaware Statutory Trusts) can be a valuable component in a diversified 1031 replacement property portfolio because they are supported by durable enrollment-driven demand, often provide attractive income potential, and offer passive exposure to a specialized housing sector that behaves differently than traditional apartments when structured with strong sponsors and conservative underwriting. When investors think about passive replacement property options, they usually start with familiar categories: Multifamily Industrial Self-Storage Medical Office Student housing is sometimes viewed as “niche” or more volatile. But in the right markets, with the right structure, student housing can be one of the [...]