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REIA 229 Zachary Feldman: Student Housing – Recession Proof With Tailwinds to Boot

Zach is the Vice President of Development at Aptitude Development, one of the nation’s top student housing firms. He spearheads the company’s new development efforts focusing on sourcing and underwriting, pre-development/entitlement, capital markets, and investor relations. 

Prior to joining Aptitude Development Zach launched ENJOI 77 HOLDINGS a real estate investment company specializing in student housing and multifamily investments with over 22 assets in the portfolio and holdings in the tech sector and solar development fields.

Outside of work, Zach is focused on The Wildcat Fund, a non-profit organization he co-founded that provides mentorship and college financial aid to students of color from his high school alma mater.

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Main Point:

  • Getting started
  • Student Housing Adavantages
  • SH Design
  • Why being an LP is OK

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Biography of Zachary Feldman:

 Zach is the Vice President of Development at Aptitude Development, one of the nation’s top student housing firms. He spearheads the company’s new development efforts around the country focusing on sourcing and underwriting new opportunities as well as pre-development/entitlement, capital markets, and investor relations. Aptitude currently owns 1500 beds with another quarter billion dollars of student housing under construction or set to break ground. Prior to joining Aptitude Development Zach launched ENJOI 77 HOLDINGS shortly after graduating college and is still active today. ENJOI 77 HOLDINGS is a real estate investment company specializing in student housing and multifamily investments in the Northeast with over 22 assets in the portfolio. In addition to real estate E77 has holdings in the tech sector and solar development fields. Outside of work, Zach is focused on The Wildcat Fund, a non-profit organization he co-founded that provides mentorship and college financial aid to students of color from his high school alma mater