The Rise of Co-Living Spaces: Opportunities for Investors

Co-living isn't just a buzzword anymore — it's a full-on lifestyle shift, especially among Gen Z and younger millennials. As affordability tightens, many renters are turning to shared living spaces that offer community, flexibility, and lower costs.

For real estate investors, co-living opens up a host of new opportunities. Imagine converting a large single-family home or underutilized building into multiple private rooms with shared common areas. The income potential increases, and so does tenant satisfaction when managed properly.

Co-living is especially viable in university towns like Hamilton or urban hubs with high student and young professional populations. Tech workers, digital nomads, and even newly arrived immigrants often seek affordable, all-inclusive spaces with built-in community.

To succeed in co-living, investors need to pay attention to design, enforce clear rules, and offer value-add services like cleaning or utilities bundled into rent.

It’s not your traditional rental model — but that’s exactly the point.