Services

Student Housing Management

Student housing is high-stakes for investors, students, and parents. Root keeps your communities competitive and consistently leased through strong pre-leasing, strategic oversight, and relationship-focused management.

We combine rent strategy, cash-flow awareness, and capital planning with responsive, campus-specific support for Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, Holy Cross, and IU South Bend. Students feel cared for, and owners gain clear visibility into work orders, spending, and long-term needs.

Student Housing – The Bend, South Bend, IN

Get a FREE performance analysis on student housing properties in your portfolio.

The benefits of student housing management

Beyond daily operations and tenant communication, professional property management offers critical long-term advantages for student housing property owners:

Legal Risk Mitigation

With ever-changing landlord-tenant laws and housing regulations, having expert oversight helps reduce the risk of legal issues, ensuring that every notice, lease, and action is handled by the book.

Tenant Screening

A standardized screening process helps identify responsible tenants through background checks, credit evaluations, and rental history reviews to minimize vacancies, damage, and missed rent.

Rent Pricing

By closely monitoring local trends and demand, we help to price units strategically, maximizing occupancy while ensuring your investment remains competitive in the market.

The Bend

With a tight timeline and a $3.2 million construction loan in place, The Bend, an off-campus student housing property serving the University of Notre Dame, required a comprehensive interior overhaul, significant exterior updates, and a full lease-up by the start of the fall semester in 2025.

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Riverwalk Commons

Riverwalk Commons stands as a shining example of what can be achieved with purposeful property management. This 133-unit student housing property near Indiana University has reached new levels of success, achieving 100% occupancy for the 2025–2026 school year.

What We Manage for Student Housing

Budget
Preparation

Aligns maintenance, capital projects, and operating expenses with your investment goals.

Preventative Maintenance

Routine inspections and proactive care that address issues early and reduce costly repairs.

Tenant
Screening

Comprehensive background, credit, and rental history checks to ensure reliable, responsible residents.

Capital
Planning

Strategic budgeting for future upgrades and repairs to preserve your property’s long-term value.

Risk
Mitigation

Proactive oversight to minimize liability, ensure compliance, and protect your investment.

Financial
Reporting

Detailed financials that show exactly how your investment is performing for better decision-making.

Vendor
Management

Coordinated scheduling and oversight of trusted service providers.

Move-In &
Move-Out

Clear processes for seamless transitions that protect your property and set expectations with tenants.

Security
Deposits

Transparent collection, documentation, and return of security deposits in compliance with state laws.

Maintenance
Requests

Fast, reliable response to repair needs to maintain tenant satisfaction and property condition.

Property
Inspections

Routine inspections that document condition and catch issues early to prevent costly repairs.

Rent
Collection

Streamlined systems that ensure consistent, on-time payments from tenants every month.

Get a FREE Performance Analysis

Understand how your property compares to similar rentals in size, condition, amenities, and location.

See how your property is likely performing against local demand patterns, seasonal trends, and renter expectations.

Identify areas where your property may be underperforming or could capture additional income through improved operations or strategic enhancements.

Please note that we will not be doing a budget for you.

Pinpoint gaps in responsiveness, maintenance workflows, or leasing processes that may be affecting overall performance.

Receive clear, objective feedback on how your property presents today and how that impacts resident satisfaction and retention.

Learn whether your property is aligned with what renters are choosing—and what may be holding it back from stronger results.

Identify potential issues with codes, regulations, or documentation that could affect stability or future operations.

Walk away with practical next steps that help improve market readiness, reduce friction, and support stronger long-term performance.

Schedule Your FREE Performance Analysis

A Root Management team member will be notified of your form submission and will contact you within 1 business day to discuss your property.

Other Residential Management Services

Single-Family Property Management

Oversee the daily operations of single-family rental homes by handling leasing, maintenance, and tenant relations with care and consistency.

short-term rental property

Short-Term Rental Management

Maximize occupancy and guest satisfaction with full-service oversight that includes listing optimization, turnovers, maintenance coordination, and 24/7 guest support.

HOA Management

Support HOA communities with clear communication, reliable coordination, and consistent oversight that keeps operations running smoothly.

Multi-Family Property Management

Manage the daily operations of multi-family properties through responsive maintenance, reliable leasing support, and consistent resident communication.