Student Housing Rehab and New Construction

[Jonathan Jaffe]

Dear BP family:

I am in the process of renovating 6 houses and building a new house for multi-bed rentals literally on the campus of a prominent university. Each house will have about 9 beds and multiple kitchens. I’m seeking any advice about renovations and new construction specifically geared toward student housing.  All houses will be multiple beds, one utility address, double net (taxes are going to be excluded from leasing).

For example: anyone have a solution for replacement windows aside from double hung vinyl?  I am of the opinion that more moving parts = more maintenance.  

Another example: For undergraduates or graduates, we were planning on skipping garbage disposals And ice makers.  Any thoughts about that?

WiFi Solution ideas?  Wire the houses for multiple access points on the same system?  

Any other advice is most appreciated.  Thank you all for your help!