Panel: Why every property should provide resident financial amenities

Nov 9, 2022 | 20 min

From offering flexible rent payments to providing instant emergency funds to supporting credit building, resident financial amenities are on the rise. Are these perks simply the latest trend or an effective way to create financially resilient residents and boost property Net Operating Income? Join us for a panel discussion on the types of financial amenities, their potential impact, and how to decide what’s best for your residents and your portfolio.

What you’ll learn in 30 minutes:

• Renters & modern money expectations

• Types of financial amenities available to properties

• How to choose & outcomes to expect

Our panelists:

• Leslie Hyman, CEO, Circa

• Lily Liu, CEO, Piñata

• Chanin Ballance, CEO, Roost

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Cash security deposit automation vs security deposit alternatives for California operators

Sep 22, 2022 | 29 min

A rising tide of legislation has created an entirely new category of multifamily services: security deposit alternatives. However, some of these products have come under fire for presenting as an insurance product for renters when they’re not or for increasing overall costs. Join us for a discussion on the different types of security deposit alternatives, how they compare to a newer option—cash deposit automation—and how to choose the best option if you own or operate properties in California.

What you’ll learn in 30 minutes:

• The types of alternatives, from surety bonds to deferment

• What cash deposit automation is and how it works for California

• How to choose & the pros and cons of both

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All about cash security deposit automation: Outsourced, streamlined security deposit management

Sep 16, 2022 | 31 min

Despite low vacancy rates, an industry-wide staffing shortage and increasing material and labor costs are putting pressure on multifamily owners and operators to streamline and simplify. Renter’s rights regulations and tenant expectations are also on the rise, increasing the risk of compliance violations and penalties. Learn how cash deposit automation enables properties to outsource and centralize their deposit payment processing while improving transparency and financial wellness for residents.

What you’ll learn in 30 minutes:

• What deposit automation is & how it works

• How the platform reduces overhead & compliance risk

• Benefits to you and your residents

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Panel: Why improving renter financial health is good for your residents and NOI

Aug 3, 2022 | 31 min

Reducing upfront move-in costs can help to fill vacancies and improve affordability for low- and moderate-income renters. But the greater impact—to both your residents’ financial outlook and your Net Operating Income—may come from what you put in place to support their long-term financial health. Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Roost CEO Chanin Ballance—and featuring Catalyst Housing Group’s Annie Koo and the Financial Health Network’s Amelia Josephson—on how improving resident financial health can reduce hassle, stress, and costs for you and your residents.

What you’ll learn in 30 minutes:

• Why it’s so hard for renters to make financial progress

• What your property can do to help

• How renter financial health impacts NOI

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Security deposit automation vs security deposit alternatives for Washington operators

31 min

Washington State is one of many jurisdictions that have recently strengthened renters’ rights laws. While a number of security deposit alternative products aim to address this rising tide of legislation, they may be falling short for Washington. Join us for a discussion on the different types of security deposit alternatives, how they compare to a newer option—security deposit automation—and how to choose the best option if you own or operate properties in Washington State.

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How to choose: Security deposit automation vs security deposit alternatives

29 min

In an effort to address housing affordability issues, cities across the country from Portland to Pittsburg have adopted new security deposit laws. This rising tide of legislation has led to the creation of an entirely new category of multifamily services: security deposit alternatives. However, some of these products have come under fire for causing resident confusion and increasing their overall costs. Join us for a discussion on security deposit alternatives, how they compare to a new approach—security deposit automation—and how to choose.

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