How Some Student Housing Properties Belie Pandemicâs Malaise Student housing properties with a strong location and resort-style amenities are recovering more quickly from the drop in occupancy early in the pandemic, according to Tim Madigan of Alliant Credit Union. Apr152021 Tim Madigan As colleges and universities grappled with campus closures and re-openings, off-campus student housingâin some marketsâdefied expectations. The asset class nationwide has experienced a downturn, but savvy investors have nonetheless found opportunities. Student housing has always...