Viver

Viver Homes operates as a real estate investment and property management firm with a specialized focus on the off-campus student housing market. The company was founded in 2020 by Karlston Nasser, who brought his experience from Hines, a global real estate investment firm, to address a gap in the market. Nasser's background includes a BBA from Universidade Sao Judas Tadeu in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

The firm's core strategy involves acquiring, upgrading, and branding detached houses in proximity to university campuses. This approach targets a segment typically characterized by fragmented ownership and inconsistent quality, aiming to professionalize and standardize the offering. Viver Properties seeks to create high-performing, de-risked portfolios for its investors while providing students with safer and higher-quality living spaces than what is commonly available. The business model is centered on aggregating these properties to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and diversification for investors.

Viver's properties are professionally managed and feature high-quality finishes, enhanced safety measures, and a focus on energy efficiency. The company offers single, duplex, and triplex layouts equipped with amenities tailored to student needs, such as energy-efficient windows, durable flooring, electronic locks, and bike racks. By creating a recognizable brand, Viver aims to build trust with both students and parents. The company's portfolio began in the Boulder, Colorado market and is expanding into new markets anchored by large universities with favorable supply-and-demand dynamics. Revenue is generated through rental income from these properties, with an emphasis on achieving higher rents and earlier pre-leasing due to the superior quality of the housing.

Keywords: student housing, real estate investment, property management, asset aggregation, detached houses, property branding, real estate portfolio, campus-adjacent housing, property renovation, student rentals