# Knowledge Center

Simple guides and updates for property managers on deposits, rent payments, move-outs, compliance, and resident financial flexibility.

## Industry Insights

### The Security Deposit Dilemma: Why One Solution Isn't Enough and Multiple Vendors Don't Work  
A portfolio-level view on deposits, risk, and operational efficiency in today's multifamily environment — why neither an SDA-only strategy nor a fragmented multi-vendor stack can carry a diversified portfolio.  
Revital Gadish  05.24.2026  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/security-deposit-dilemma-one-solution-isnt-enough)

### The Moment Real Estate Started Thinking Like Tech  
Property management is moving toward a 0% fee world. The next growth engine for real estate operators isn't another fee — it's becoming a product, data, and financial services company.  
Hagai Tal  05.12.2026  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/the-moment-real-estate-started-thinking-like-tech)

### Security Deposit Regulations Are Changing in 2026. Here's What We Are Seeing in Qira  
Security deposit regulations are changing fast, and in 2026 they will be enforced with stricter timelines, higher transparency, and far less tolerance for manual error.  
Revital Gadish  01.22.2026  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/security-deposit-regulations-are-changing-2026)

### Get to Know Your Gen Z Residents  
Gen Z (1997–2012) are already your renters. They work gig-based, budget by cash flow, expect instant digital experiences, and know their housing rights.  
Revital Gadish  10.30.2025  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/get-to-know-your-gen-z-residents)

### The Hidden Costs of Security Deposit Management (and How Technology Fixes Them)  
For many operators, security deposits are just "part of the business." But the hidden costs of managing deposits in-house quietly erode margins, waste staff time, and expose you to unnecessary risk.  
Revital Gadish  09.24.2025  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/the-hidden-costs-of-security-deposit-management-and-how-technology-fixes-them)

## News

### Qira and Elmington Property Management Announce New Partnership  
April 29, 2025 — Qira announces partnership with Elmington Property Management to offer enhanced Security Deposit Solutions and Flexible Payments for renters and property managers.  
Joe Di Re  04.30.2025  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/qiras-elmington-press-release)

## Industry Insights

### Centralization in Multifamily Property Management  
As each day becomes more tech-enabled, property management firms naturally evolve to seek efficiencies and capitalize on economies of scale.  
Kasee Godwin  05.15.2024  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/centralization-in-multifamily-property-management)

## Product Updates

### Qira's Security Deposit Payment Plan  
We've recently developed and launched our Security Deposit Payment Plan, designed to streamline this process, mitigate risks, and enhance the rental experience for renters and property managers.  
Kasee Godwin  05.03.2024  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/qiras-security-deposit-payment-plan)

### Exploring the Nuances of Ancillary Income  
Ancillary income encompasses the various revenue streams that property owners and managers can tap into beyond the primary rent collection.  
Kasee Godwin  04.10.2024  
[Read more](https://qira.com/knowledge-center/exploring-the-nuances-of-ancillary-income)