Student Housing in Fort Wayne?

[Brad McDaniel]

I'm just curious if there is a market for student housing investing in Fort Wayne.  Obviously there are things to consider.  FW is generally a small market for this and only has tiny pockets of schools.  But some schools such as Indiana Tech and St Francis are surrounded by inexpensive properties that could be used for student housing within walking distance of the school.  They only allow students who are 21 by the start of the semester to live off campus, but is there enough demand to still make it work?  I'm just curious if anyone else has done it in Fort Wayne.  I can't find any posts in Bigger Pockets for this area regarding this.

[Beau Schendel]

@Brad McDaniel I have had up to 6 single families/duplexes (usually 20 - 25 bedrooms) near Indiana Tech. Most rooms are filled with athletes that are under the age of 21, so I don't think age is an issue. I know the demand is there because I have never had to advertise, normally there is a waiting list just from word of mouth from the students. I have a pretty good idea of what the students are looking for so let me know if you have any other questions.