Innovative Living – W5 Group’s proprietary investment strategy
Multifamily · Student Housing · Single Family Rentals · Co-living · Microliving
W5 Group established its Innovative Living investment strategy focused on developing and acquiring residential assets that address the needs of the modern renter within multifamily, student housing, single-family rentals, co-living and micro-living. These select sectors provide W5 Group the opportunity to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns even in the face of economic headwinds. W5 Group will invest across the capital stack.
W5 Group’s Target Residential Sectors
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.
W5 targets purpose-built student housing with bed-bath parity located in close proximity to top-tier universities – either ground up construction or value-add opportunities.
W5 targets acquisitions or developments of single-family home communities on a single parcel in suburban areas of Major Urban Markets and Growth Markets.
W5 targets purpose-built co-living acquisitions and/or developments in Major Urban Markets.
W5 targets purpose-built micro-living acquisitions and/or 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