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September | October 2017 | Vol. XXXVI No. 5 22 30 Covering More Bases Student Housing CCIM Institute recruited new designees beyond brokers in the 1980s and 1990s. Higher enrollment propels investment opportunities in student housing. by Sara S. Patterson by Sara S. Patterson 24 34 cover story Negotiating Difficult Deals Industrial Rides High CCIMs use radical empathy to achieve positive outcomes. 38 Business Aviation E-commerce leads a roster of supporting players, contributing to its sustained growth. Flying to meet prospective clients face-to-face spurs business expansion. by Beth Mattson-Teig by Angelo Fiataruolo by Rich Rosfelder columns departments President’s Desk Market Forecast CCIM Q&A Financing Focus Investment Analysis Legal Briefs Technology Solutions 2 10 12 14 16 18 20 6 40 42 44 48 Market Trends Regional Outlook International Beat Deal Makers CCIM Connections 18 CCIM.COM September | October 2017 1