Student housing crisis: how to help as real estate investors and why (incredible demand!)

College students are sleeping in cars?20-25% of Community College students have experienced homelessness!35-40% of UC students live on campus! CSUs? Only 11%Only 14 of 116 of Community Colleges have ANY housing for students at all.On the latest episode of Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing, the best podcast for affordable housing investments hosted by Kent Fai He, Kate Rodgers and Ryan Lenney unpack the shocking reality of the student housing crisis across America. Housing now costs more than tuition, and thousands of students are forced into homelessness not because of affordability, but because of lack of supply.Kate and Ryan explain the structural problems behind college housing shortages, from zoning restrictions and CEQA delays to outdated entitlement processes that prevent universities from building faster. They also highlight actionable solutions like California’s AB 893, which would upzone land around public universities to unlock student-focused development.They also share how their advocacy led to legislation protecting students from unfair security deposit deductions. If you’ve ever asked what your rights are as a renter or struggled to get your deposit back after moving out, this is a must-watch episode.Whether you’re a developer, housing advocate, policymaker, or student navigating off-campus rentals, this episode exposes the hidden forces shaping today’s college housing crisis and what’s needed to fix it.This episode answers questions such as: • Why is student housing so expensive in California? • What is CEQA and how does it affect university housing projects? • How can zoning laws prevent campus development? • What is AB 893 and why does it matter? • What rights do students have when it comes to security deposits? • How are nonprofits and developers partnering to build student housing?Key Topics Covered: • Homelessness among enrolled students • Land use and zoning barriers near universities • Student housing supply vs. affordability • Strategies for reducing permitting delays • How universities are navigating community opposition • Security deposit protections for student renters • What developers need to know about building near campusesShare this episode with someone who's advocating for more student housing in development or government.Follow their initiatives here:https://www.studenthomescoalition.org/DM @kentfaihe on Linkedin or comment below with more suggestions!⸻DisclaimerAll information and details shared are intended for entertainment purposes only. This is not intended to be legal, financial, insurance, tax, or investment advice. This is not a solicitation for any investments and should not be construed as such in any form.All investments have risks. This is not an offer to purchase securities.#studenthousing #affordablehousing #kateRodgers #ryanLenney #ceqareform #zoningpolicy #campushousing #ab893 #securitydepositrights #studentrenters #housingdevelopment #kentfaihe #realestatepodcast #collegehousingcrisis #studenthousing #affordablehousing #zoningreform #californiahousingcrisis #studenthomescoalition #housingadvocacy #highereducation #housingequity #ryanlenney #katerogers #kentfaihe #collegehousing #podcast #fighthomelessness #publicpolicy