You would be interested in $/sf, average DOM or days-on-market, absorption, etc. all over time as well.

The absorption rate for staffing is epic.

although both were built out as rent to own.If your selling lots your going to have absorption issues most likely. 

@Solomon Rosenberg9/10 PPM’s that I review have their proforma based on the rosiest of situationsLow turnover rates, high absorption rates, low vacancy and of course premium rent prices based on low cost renovationsYou are going to start seeing a lot more pain in this sector the next 12-24 months

Joe recommends looking at absorption rates based on existing and upcoming inventory.

First you need to do a feasibility study on what the market has in stock, absorption rates and rent per sf.

In addition, we're also monitoring key multifamily trends - rent growth, new developments, net absorption, and vacancy rates.

Coupled with migration data from the ACS, this can be a very powerful dataset to use when attempting to predict future housing prices, vacancy, and absorption rates. 

I've only briefly heard of it but am in an information absorption phase so anything helps.

We are starting to see an uptick in activity as more definitive plans were announced for Fall classes, but the absorption rate is definitely lower and incentives are increasing.I don't think there will be a long-term impact on asset values, at least near marquis schools.