Where rental demand comes from
Two steady sources: about 16,000 students at the university, and workers from the nearby industrial zones (Ariel-West, Barkan with about 7,000 jobs). This creates stable rental demand that doesn't depend solely on seasonal student turnover.
A yield of 2.9% is an estimated historical figure, not a guarantee. Actual yield depends on the specific purchase price and the rent in the exact area.
Links: The Rental Market · Barkan Park