Jeff Guberman: The Student Housing Investing Playbook for 2026

Today, I welcome Jeff Guberman to The Investing Secrets Podcast. Jeff is the founder of Ivy Capital and today he shares how he has built a real estate investment business focused primarily on student housing in secondary and tertiary markets. He highlights why he believes student housing offers a more definable business plan than traditional multifamily, how smaller ecosystems create fewer moving parts for investors to underwrite, and why creating community can be one of the biggest drivers of success in the asset class. Jeff also dives into his path from running multiple businesses into real estate syndication, how he thinks about risk, underwriting, and sponsor execution, and why he remains bullish on housing and development opportunities heading into 2026. With experience spanning multiple companies, market cycles, and real estate strategies, he distills lessons that are just as valuable for someone making their first passive investment as they are for seasoned operators looking to stay disciplined and invest in what they truly understand. Welcome Jeff, to The Investing Secrets Podcast....Follow Jeff Guberman:Website: https://ivy-cap.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffgubermanFollow Me:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtWLooking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.Here’s how I got here…1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.FULL DISCLOSUREI create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call.  Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn