CREW ENTERPRISES
Intelligent, Client-Focused Investments
Crew Enterprises stands at the forefront of innovative real estate investments, harnessing a blend of expertise and strategic insight to redefine the landscape of student and multifamily housing across the United States.
Crew Enterprises
Innovative Real Estate Pioneers
Explore Crew Enterprises’ portfolio of student housing and multifamily properties, strategically located across the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Crew Enterprises do?
Crew Enterprises is a real estate investment firm that acquires and manages student housing and multifamily apartment communities near major universities across the United States. The firm targets well-located assets in markets where housing supply is structurally constrained, focusing on properties that serve both students and the broader residential rental market. Crew’s current portfolio spans 6 states, representing more than 3,000 beds and $500 million in assets under management.
Why invest in student housing?
Student housing is one of the most resilient real estate asset classes available to private investors, driven by consistent enrollment demand, chronic supply shortages, and income that holds up during economic downturns. Student housing has outperformed offices, strip malls, and malls in net operating income growth for each of the last 15 years — 2.6% annually versus 2.5% for offices, 2.0% for strip malls, and 1.8% for malls, according to McKinsey & Company citing Green Street data. U.S. undergraduate enrollment is projected to grow by 9% between 2021 and 2031 — roughly 139,000 additional students per year — while purpose-built off-campus housing adds fewer than 50,000 beds annually. New bed deliveries dropped a further 42% in 2025, driven by rising construction costs, tighter bank lending, and tariff-related material increases — tightening supply further for existing assets. Student housing transaction volume rebounded to $8.5 billion in 2024 — a 43% year-over-year increase, signaling renewed institutional conviction in the asset class.
Is student housing recession-resistant?
Yes — student housing has historically held up better than most real estate asset classes during economic downturns because university enrollment tends to increase when the economy weakens, as more people return to school to improve their qualifications. Occupancy across purpose-built student housing at the 175 investment-grade universities tracked by RealPage reached 96.2% in the 2024–2025 academic year — near all-time record highs — even as thousands of new beds were added to supply. National occupancy reached 95.1% in September 2025, reflecting the sector’s continued structural tightness.
What is a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST)?
A Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) is a legal structure that allows multiple investors to own fractional interests in institutional-quality real estate passively, without managing the property themselves. The DST structure is formed under Delaware law and places all management responsibilities with the sponsor — investors receive potential income and tax benefits proportional to their ownership interest without any landlord obligations. DSTs are commonly used as replacement property in 1031 exchanges, qualifying under IRS Revenue Ruling 2004-86. DST investments are available only to accredited investors — individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 million excluding primary residence, or annual income above $200,000 ($300,000 filing jointly) — with minimum investments typically starting at $100,000 and hold periods generally ranging from five to seven years.
Who can invest with Crew Enterprises?
Crew’s investment offerings are available to accredited investors who meet SEC eligibility requirements. The SEC defines an accredited investor as an individual with a net worth exceeding $1 million excluding primary residence, or annual income above $200,000 (or $300,000 combined for married couples) for the past two consecutive years. Investors with Series 7, Series 65, or Series 82 professional licenses may also qualify regardless of income or net worth. Crew’s offerings are distributed through licensed broker-dealers and registered investment advisors — investors work with their financial professional to evaluate suitability and access offering documents.
