Investing in college real estate, can build wealth & save $10’s of thousands in housing & tuition.

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Turning the cost of ollege into a legacy of wealth.

College Homes is the nationwide leader in college investment consulting, empowering parents, buyers, and investors to strategically navigate the complexities of college-related real estate decisions—no matter where they live or where their young adult is headed to school.

Currently serving the state of Texas and the SEC with new campuses to come. We are experts in college investing, from financing, to finding, to purchasing, and managing. We specialize in guiding you, and turning your college attendance into a smart, long-term investments by combining tuition savings strategies, off-campus housing solutions, and wealth-building opportunities through property ownership.

Core Services and Tools

Our comprehensive, turnkey platform guides you step-by-step through research, decision-making, and execution:

College Search & Nationwide Data Insights — Explore detailed profiles for hundreds of schools, including residency requirements to qualify for in-state tuition, in-state vs. out-of-state tuition comparisons (often saving $20,000–$30,000+ per year), median home prices in college towns, school accolades, campus lifestyles, and vibrant local amenities. From Storrs near UConn to Missoula near the University of Montana, our tools deliver everything needed for informed choices on tuition reduction, housing, and student experience.
Residency & Tuition Savings Guidance — In-depth residency guides explain state-specific rules (e.g., property ownership to establish eligibility), helping unlock massive savings on tuition and fees while providing tax advantages and equity growth.
Customized Real Estate Search & Market Insights — Tailored property searches for condos, houses, or duplexes near campuses, with data on rental demand, appreciation trends, neighborhood desirability, bus routes, and investment potential. Our Market Insights tool highlights high-demand areas for cash flow and long-term value.
Expert Connections & Full-Service Support — Connect with local college-town specialists, including real estate agents, lenders (specializing in “Kiddie Condo” loans for high-occupancy properties), title companies, inspectors, and property managers. We handle everything: personalized searches, virtual/remote tours, negotiations, contract-to-close coordination (fully remote-friendly), and ongoing management for leasing, maintenance, accounting, and eventual sale.

Whether your goal is slashing out-of-state tuition costs, securing affordable student housing, generating rental income, or building generational wealth through appreciating college-town properties, College Homes provides the expertise, data, and nationwide network to simplify the process and maximize results. Invest in your legacy—wherever home and campus may be.

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Identify Your College

Navigating the costs of college—tuition, housing, and beyond—can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategy, you can turn these expenses into opportunities for savings and long-term wealth. Our platform equips you with the tools and information needed to make informed decisions about securing in-state tuition, finding affordable off-campus housing, and building equity through property ownership. With detailed data on over 330 colleges nationwide, we provide everything you need to research residency requirements, explore campus life, and identify investment opportunities in vibrant college towns.

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Evaluate Potential In-State Tuition Savings

One of the most effective ways to reduce college costs is by qualifying for in-state tuition, which can save tens of thousands of dollars annually. For example, at the University of Texas at Austin, in-state tuition for 2024-2025 is approximately $11,745, compared to $41,483 for out-of-state students—a savings of nearly $30,000 per year. Many states, like Texas under Texas Education Code Section 54.052, allow property ownership to establish residency for tuition purposes. Use our Residency Guide to explore state-specific regulations and requirements for over 330 colleges.

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Connect You With Our Local Area Expert

Investing in college towns demands local expertise, and our boots-on-the-ground approach ensures success. Our platform connects you with specialized agents who understand the nuances of student life, rental demand, and neighborhood desirability in college markets like Athens near the University of Georgia, Tallahassee near Florida State University, or Bozeman near Montana State University. These experts know rental rates, pinpoint high-demand areas like Athens’ Five Points, and navigate the complexities of “Kiddie Condo” loans and unique insurance requirements. A typical agent lacks this niche knowledge, which can lead to costly missteps. Our Property Search tool, paired with Market Insights, delivers data on appreciation and rental trends, while our agents provide hyper-local guidance on bus routes, popular hangouts, and campus proximity. Whether you’re in-state or across the country, our team’s expertise ensures you find properties that balance affordability with investment potential. Start exploring from home, and let our college town specialists guide you to a smart investment that saves on tuition, reduces housing costs, and builds wealth.

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Connect You With Financing (Kiddie Condo Loans)

“Kiddie Condo” loans are a powerful tool for financing college town properties, but non-warrantable loans—common in buildings with high rental occupancy—can trip up the inexperienced. Many campus property deals collapse at closing because typical lenders shy away from these properties, where student rentals often exceed conventional loan thresholds. This complexity can be daunting, but our platform ensures success by connecting you with specialized agents and lenders who thrive in this niche. Our experts understand the intricacies of non-warrantable loans and have established relationships with proven lenders who specialize in college markets like Chapel Hill near UNC, Gainesville near UF, or Missoula near UM. Using our Resources section, you’ll access vetted lenders with a track record in high-occupancy properties, avoiding last-minute surprises. Our Market Insights provide data on rental demand and property viability, while our agents guide both buyers and sellers to structure deals that stick. This niche market demands expertise—our team delivers, ensuring your investment in a college town property is seamless and financially sound.

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Tour & Find The Perfect Property

Touring college town properties is effortless with our partner agents, who value your time and understand the exhaustion of college visits—parents arriving thrilled yet drained from travel and information overload during short stays with their sons or daughters. Our agents plan efficient, customized tours, often walking between vetted condos and houses in vibrant areas like Isla Vista near UC Santa Barbara, Manhattan’s Aggieville near Kansas State University, or Allston near Boston University. Using our Property Search tool, we pre-select properties based on your budget, location, and investment goals, scheduling tours in advance to keep you on track. Market Insights offer data on neighborhood desirability, rental demand, and appreciation for both condos and houses, ensuring smart choices. Whether you’re seeking a house for in-state tuition savings or a condo for rental income, our agents streamline the process, making your tour productive and stress-free. Start planning from home, and let us guide you to the perfect college town property.

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Negotiate the Best Price

Mastering the niche college town market demands sharp negotiation skills, and at Campus Condos, our partner agents excel in securing the best deals for you. Unlike typical residential real estate agents or long-term homeowners who’ve held a property for over 20 years, local agents, investors, and property managers in college towns like Tucson near the University of Arizona, Lawrence near the University of Kansas, or Burlington near the University of Vermont know the market inside out and use that expertise to their advantage. Our investment-focused agents counter this with deep market insight, ensuring you don’t overpay or fall for unrealistic rental return projections. Using our Property Search tool and Market Insights, they analyze local rental demand, appreciation trends, and neighborhood dynamics to equip you with a strategic edge. Whether you’re targeting a house in Tucson’s West University or a condo in Burlington’s Hill Section, our agents understand who they’re dealing with—savvy investors or seasoned managers—and craft tailored strategies to secure the best price and terms. Begin your journey from home, and let our specialized agents lock in a deal that maximizes your investment in this unique market.

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Walk You Through Contract to Close

Once we’ve found your ideal property and negotiated the best price, our partner agents will guide you seamlessly through every step of the purchase process in college towns like Boulder near CU, Manhattan near Kansas State University, or Durham near Duke University. From drafting and executing the offer/contract to securing inspections and managing due diligence periods, we’ve got you covered. Our agents monitor and update lender information, coordinate with title companies to obtain HOA details, title insurance, and deed information, and advise on money wiring and optimal title vesting. Whether you’re buying a house in Boulder’s University Hill or a condo near Durham’s Ninth Street, we streamline the entire journey from contract to keys. Best of all, you won’t need to leave home—our process is fully electronic, with mobile notaries facilitating closings for ultimate convenience. Leverage our Resources and Market Insights to stay informed, and let our expert agents handle the details, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience as you invest in this niche market.

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Help Manage Your Investment f/ Purchase to Sale

After you take ownership of your college town property whether it’s Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan, Columbia near the University of Missouri, our partners will continues to support you throughout your ownership of the property. Our partner agents guide you in securing reliable renters. We connect you with trusted property management resources to handle maintenance, rent collection, and accounting, ensuring your investment runs smoothly. From the day you purchase to the day you sell, our team provides tailored guidance to maximize your asset’s value and rental income. Whether you’re managing a property remotely or locally, our tools and expert network simplify the process, keeping your investment profitable and stress-free in this niche market.

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About College Homes

Founded in Austin, Texas, near the University of Texas campus, “College Homes” is transforming the once-fragmented student housing real estate market into a robust national platform. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, we’ve assisted investors and parents in establishing Texas residency while generating wealth through well-managed student properties.

What started amid the competitive environment of UT’s West Campus—where properties moved quickly and buyers acted decisively—has grown into a structured, transparent, and technology-enhanced investment process. Our founder, Steve Johnson, entered the market in 2005 with a background in film and television production. He obtained his Texas real estate license, assembled a dedicated team, and completed his first apartment complex transaction in UT’s North Campus within two years. Guided by mentors who navigated past economic challenges like the 1980s savings and loan crisis and the 1999 dot-com bust, Steve recognized unique opportunities that others overlooked. Early participants achieved substantial returns—often up to 10X—as Austin experienced significant growth.

A key milestone arrived in 2005 with the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO), which enabled the vertical redevelopment of older 1960s and 1970s buildings. Steve seized this opportunity, founding Realty Pros of Austin and Austin Manage to build a strong reputation in marketing, sales, leasing, and property management for campus-area real estate.

Today, College Homes provides a comprehensive turnkey investment solution, supported by standardized processes, AI-enhanced tools, and a centralized system for accounting and administration. Our local teams of experienced professionals manage every aspect on-site. From property acquisition and representation to leasing, management, accounting, and eventual sale—we handle it all from beginning to end.

Our expanding nationwide network includes leading realtors, lenders, title companies, inspectors, maintenance specialists, remodelers, and other partners, delivering volume discounts and exceptional service at each stage. For parents, this creates pathways to in-state tuition savings, valuable tax benefits, steady cash flow, and long-term equity appreciation—all while supporting their student’s education and future. For experienced investors, it offers access to a resilient, high-demand segment of the housing market.

College Homes is more than extending a local success story—we’re bringing a proven, disciplined system nationwide, delivering clarity, expertise, and strong outcomes for families and investors navigating residency requirements and real estate opportunities across the United States.

Connect With Vetted Area Experts In Texas and the South East Conference.

At Collegehomes.com, we pride ourselves on being area experts in college towns across the U.S., providing invaluable insights into the unique real estate landscapes surrounding each institution. Our team is intimately familiar with the nuances of every college market, ensuring that you not only find the perfect property but also understand the dynamics of in-state tuition benefits, rental demand, and community vibes. Whether your student is heading to a bustling university or a smaller college, we offer tailored guidance that empowers parents to make informed investment choices, creating a solid financial foundation for their students while cultivating enduring wealth through strategic property ownership.

TESTIMONIALS

College Homes is not just an exceptional resource for exploring college options; we guide you seamlessly through every aspect of the home buying journey with our trusted agents, lenders including Kiddie Condos, title companies, and management services across the country. Whether it’s crafting personalized searches, drafting and negotiating contracts, overseeing financing, coordinating title insurance, assisting with residency requirements, or managing your property as an investment, we are specialists in this niche market.

Frank Turpin

We assisted our son in purchasing his first home, enabling him to save significantly on out-of-state tuition fees—over $100,000 in just four years. We were guided through the process by Campus Condos and he continues to rent the property after moving to another city.

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James & Cyndi Moore

With less than a $30k investment, we saved tens of thousands on yearly out-of-state fees and housing costs. We even made money one year by renting out rooms. Our daughter still lives there now and intends to sell in order to purchase a new home.

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