In fact, pre-leasing velocity in a lot of Tier-2 and Tier-3 university markets continues to outperform expectations.Here’s what this means for investors:Student housing has proven far more recession-resistant than most realize.Demand is built-in - students keep enrolling, and they need somewhere to live.The operational complexity is higher, but so are the returns if managed well.For me, this reinforces a big shift we’re betting on at Gold Crest Holdings:When you understand your tenant base and control execution, location near strong universities becomes an incredible defensive play.Curious how others on BP are viewing this trend. 

Track daily: comps set ARV, rehab sets offer, holding costs set timeline; then set weekly milestones for permitting, materials, and contractor draws to keep velocity.

Just moved to Mankato 6 months ago and am looking to get into a deal here very soon, and with any luck, will have some velocity to our strategy so will bee looking for an additional deal in 6 months or so.

Otherwise, it’s a clean wholetail or flip candidate that keeps your velocity of money high.

Even though you’ve created value through renovations, you’re now carrying more debt on the property.That said, your overall return can still improve, because you’ve effectively recycled your original capital you’re getting back the money you put into the deal and can redeploy it into the next property.So it’s a trade-off less monthly cash flow, but more velocity of money if you’re trying to scale.

Mid-term rentals can be a bonus if zoning fits, but don’t let regs lead the plan.3️⃣ Reserves & velocity: Keep solid reserves, then refi or use lines of credit to scale.Next step: define your buy box, pick one market/team, underwrite 20 deals this week, and write 3 offers that hit your numbers.

There’s no one-size answer, but it usually boils down to cash flow vs. velocity — steady mailbox money versus freeing up capital to chase the next deal.Here’s how most experienced investors think it through:1.

Rule of thumb: if it doesn’t boost cash flow, resiliency, or velocity—skip it.

Where your money gets stuck:Right now, the deal eats your BRRR-style velocity.

This makes it more efficient to do the pay check parking strategy or velocity banking (other market buzz words are available as well).