Innovative Living

The W5 Group focuses on investments in innovative residential real estate in the multifamily, student housing, single-family rental, shared living and micro apartment sectors. W5 invests in land, ground up-developments and value-add real estate. The geographic focus in the U.S. includes gateway cities, sunbelt growth markets and university towns that have attractive supply/demand fundamentals.

Our residential focus is rooted in secular demand drivers including scarcity of U.S. housing, millennials entering household formation, high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and offering a strong inflation hedge.

W5 Group’s Target Residential Sectors

Multifamily

W5 targets 150 to 500-unit multifamily properties in Major Urban Markets and Growth Markets (urban or suburban) – either ground-up construction or value-add opportunities.

Student Housing

W5 targets purpose-built student housing with bed-bath parity located near top-tier universities, focusing on both ground-up construction and value-add opportunities.

Single Family Rentals

W5 targets acquisitions or developments of single-family home communities on a single parcel in suburban areas within Major Urban Markets and Growth Markets.

Co-living

W5 targets purpose-built co-living acquisitions and developments in Major Urban Markets.

Microliving

W5 targets purpose-built micro-living acquisitions and developments in Major Urban Markets and Growth Markets.

Elements of Innovation

W5 Group targets investments that include flexibility, community, value, wellness, technology, densification and design as a means to generate incremental return and long term value.

Flexibility

21st century mobile lifestyles have brought to light the need for more flexible housing options.

Community

Fostering organic interactions through digital and in house activities that promote human connection, both physically and virtually.

Value

Increased cost of living in cities drives demand for affordable product within close proximity to employment, entertainment, cultural and educational centers.

Wellness

With a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle, incorporating fitness and wellness-oriented amenities provides an opportunity for tenants to revitalize and recharge.

Technology

Mobile and desktop applications to streamline leasing, maintenance, community building, marketing, security, apartment access and other processes.

Densification

Through the densification process, new builds and conversions become more efficient and generate higher yields

Design

Efficient, flexible floorplans and aesthetically pleasing interiors with a range of premier amenities optimize the resident’s experience.

U.S. Target Markets

Many Gateway Cities are experiencing significant supply and demand imbalances, offering excellent cyclical investment opportunities.
Growth Markets remain attractive destinations for in-migration from high-tax, poorly-managed, and fiscally-challenged states.
Student housing is driven by university location and may be in markets not typically highlighted.

Investment Strategy