Bloomington, INBLOO-IN-NEARCAMPUS-KIRKWOOD-INDIANA-AVE

Near-Campus (Kirkwood / Indiana Ave)

Strong Buy
Strategy · Cash Flow (student)Remote fit · Medium-HighConfidence · Developing
Entry price$300K-600K
Typical rent$2,500-4,500
Gross yield6-9%
The case

The core student-rental zone steps from Indiana University and Kirkwood Avenue, where per-bedroom occupancy permits and 40,000+ students drive near-zero vacancy and the city's highest gross rents.

Risks

Pricing is set by occupancy-permit count, not just square footage - verify the permit before underwriting. Student tenancy means turnover, summer cycles, and heavy wear; needs calendar-aware management.

Best for

Cash-flow investors who understand per-bed occupancy permits and want the deepest student-rental demand in the state.

Buy-box fit

3 entries

rental strategy

Student Rental
Strong

Preferred buy box

By-the-bedroom student rental drives yield; standard long-term SFR underperforms next to campus.

asset type

SFR
Conditional
Small Multifamily
Conditional