Obligo on the Street: What Would You Do With Your Security Deposit Savings?
Obligo on the Street: What Would You Do With Your Security Deposit Savings? Gabby Hayes

We hit the streets of NYC to find out what renters would do with their savings if they could skip paying a security deposit! See what they said & learn… Read More

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Move In Checklist: How to Maximize Your Security Deposit Refund
Move In Checklist: How to Maximize Your Security Deposit Refund Team Obligo

Renting a new home is always exciting, but it comes with responsibilities. There are some important tasks that will not only help you settle nicely into your new space, but… Read More

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How to Avoid Charges at Move-Out: The Must-Have Checklist for Renters
How to Avoid Charges at Move-Out: The Must-Have Checklist for Renters Team Obligo

The average American can expect to move 11.7 times in their lifetime. If you’re a renter during any of these moves, you’ll want to do everything you can to restore… Read More

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How Property Managers Can Use ChatGPT to Win in Today’s Rental Market
How Property Managers Can Use ChatGPT to Win in Today’s Rental Market Cyan Zhong

The real estate industry is becoming increasingly reliant on technology to manage properties and streamline processes. Savvy property managers are always looking for innovative solutions to meet the demands of… Read More

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For A Truly Paperless Rental Flow, Cashier’s Checks & Money Orders Need to Go
For A Truly Paperless Rental Flow, Cashier’s Checks & Money Orders Need to Go Cyan Zhong

Property management softwares often promise a paperless solution — manage move-ins and move-outs on the go, handle electronic payments, and more. But in 2022, property managers are still sending renters… Read More

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How 5 Star Property Management Provides A Better Resident Experience with Integrated Deposit-Free Living
How 5 Star Property Management Provides A Better Resident Experience with Integrated Deposit-Free Living Team Obligo

Obligo’s integration with Buildium enabled 5 Star Property Management to implement the deposit-free living solution with ease. “It has been a really positive experience for us. We always want to… Read More

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How RPM® Triad Streamlines Move-In Payments & Fills Vacancies Faster with Obligo
How RPM® Triad Streamlines Move-In Payments & Fills Vacancies Faster with Obligo Team Obligo

See how Obligo’s deposit-free solution helped Real Property Management® Triad save 15 hours per week on deposit admin and speed up the leasing process by 4 days per resident.

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Are Security Deposits the Best Way to Limit the Losses From a Bad Renter?
Are Security Deposits the Best Way to Limit the Losses From a Bad Renter? Team Obligo

Originally written by Emily Gallagher and published in Propmodo. Years ago, on the heels of the 2008 housing crisis, Omri Dor bought a single-family home with the intent of renting… Read More

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Top 5 Property Management Challenges Solved By Deposit-Free Living
Top 5 Property Management Challenges Solved By Deposit-Free Living Cyan Zhong

A property manager wears many hats. Filling vacant units, collecting payments, communicating with residents, processing move-outs, and implementing new technology solutions are just a handful of the day-to-day responsibilities. Ultimately,… Read More

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How Property Managers Can Improve Renter Communication In A Proptech Boom
How Property Managers Can Improve Renter Communication In A Proptech Boom Roey Dor

This article was originally published in the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal.  Property management companies are facing increased pressure to streamline processes and adapt with the latest technologies. It’s only a… Read More

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Overheard on the Conference Floor: The Importance of Proptech, Integrations & Resident Experience
Overheard on the Conference Floor: The Importance of Proptech, Integrations & Resident Experience Reilly Hanlin

In-person conferences are back! In February and March, members of the Obligo team traveled throughout California to Nashville, hearing from industry experts and absorbing valuable insights along the way.  The… Read More

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Refunding Security Deposits to Roommates: It Doesn’t Have to Be A Nightmare
Refunding Security Deposits to Roommates: It Doesn’t Have to Be A Nightmare Cyan Zhong

One of the most essential components of rental housing is having roommates. In 2016-2017, one in three adults in America still lived with roommates, or in doubled-up households. That percentage… Read More

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The Most Frequent Renter Complaint: Slow Security Deposit Refunds
The Most Frequent Renter Complaint: Slow Security Deposit Refunds Cyan Zhong

Tolstoy wrote: ”Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”  This line certainly rings true in today’s rental market as well: Happy renters are… Read More

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