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How to Prioritize Maintenance Requests

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Aside from ensuring that your rental is occupied with a tenant that pays rent on time, maintenance is one of your most important tasks as a landlord or property manager. Regular maintenance keeps your tenants safe, your property protected from investment-killing damage, and keeps your tenants happy. Chances are, you already know how vital regular […]
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Rentec Direct Product Development Update: Made Live in September 2019

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https://www.rentecdirect.com -   Every day at Rentec Direct, we work to ensure that the software we provide will improve your daily tasks, and make property management tasks as smooth as possible. If you have been with us a while, you know that we are always adding helpful new updates or tweaking problem areas to continually value to […]
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Rentec Direct Participates in The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Full Press Release Available on PRWEB Property management software company, Rentec Direct, hosts local Angel Tree in Grants Pass, OR to brighten holidays for children in need Rentec Direct, the highest-rated property management software solution, has partnered with its local Salvation Army branch to participate in the annual Angel Tree program. The Angel Tree program […]
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Legal Requirements for Denying a Rental Applicant (Adverse Action Letter)

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Property managers, landlords, and housing providers are legally required to provide an adverse action notice to rental applicants whose applications were denied during the tenant screening process, per the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Starpoint provides a free Adverse Action Notice for housing providers: Free Denial Letter If you are a Rentec Direct Client you […]
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5 Ways to Embrace Eco-Friendly Living From Home: Infographic

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Between budding spring blooms and earth day celebrations, it’s natural to have eco-living on the brain. While this year’s Earth Day activities may have been a little different than most years’, there are still ways you can actively go green and commemorate eco-friendly living. Here are some ways to embrace green living while staying at […]
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How to Host a Summer Party While Social Distancing

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Summer is in full swing, and with summer sun comes the urge to get outside and enjoy the day with your friends and family. However, this year summer will look a little different.  As areas across the country begin to open up, if you are hoping to host your summer BBQ or want to catch […]
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Webinar Recap: The Move-Out Process

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Access the webinar recording here: The Move-Out Process If only tenant move-outs were as simple as collecting the keys and waving goodbye. In property management, we all know the move–out process is a lot of work behind the scenes, and thankfully, your software is here to make the process run a little more smoothly. Understanding how to […]
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A Property Manager’s Guide to Maintaining Proper Records

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Proper file management for landlords and property managers can save you tons of time if ever faced with an audit, legal dispute, Fair Housing claim, or if you simply need to find specific lease terms.   Like most businesses, state and federal guidelines dictate which files professionals in the rental industry must keep and for […]
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Rentec Direct Product Development Update: Made Live in July 2019

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - At Rentec Direct, we love to show our appreciation to our clients by working hard to bring more to your software that will streamline your daily tasks and make your day just a little easier. It’s true that your Development Team spends much of their time steadily working on those highly-requested major feature updates and […]
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State Laws: Landlord’s Right of Entry – Infographic

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - A landlord’s right of entry to a rental property is complex. There is a fine line between a tenant’s right to privacy and the landlord’s right to access a rental property. Many a headache, complaint, or even a lawsuit can be avoided when every landlord and tenant understand their rights and responsibilities within the relationship.  […]
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New User Permission: Allow or Disallow Editing of Transaction Amount

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - A new user permission has been introduced to your property management software to help you manage your user accounts, giving your employees the permissions they need to do their tasks. You will see, when editing permission for a user, the new option of “Allow Editing of Transaction Amount ” is available.  Setting this to “Yes” […]
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Home and Office Cleaning Tips for a Safe Environment

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Each action we take, no matter how small, has an impact on those around us. Keeping homes and offices clean is now more important than ever to create a safe environment. From rental properties to the general public, these helpful cleaning tips make for a safer environment to live and work.  The Big Three Important […]
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Rentec Direct Honored as Stevie® Award Winner in 2020 American Business Awards®

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Full Press Release Available on PRWEB Property management software company, Rentec Direct, recognized with three awards in national American Business Awards® program. MAY 19, 2020 GRANTS PASS, ORE. –Rentec Direct was named the winner of three Stevie® Awards in The 18th Annual American Business Awards® yesterday. The highest-rated property management software company was honored with a Silver Stevie® […]
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Webinar Recap: Managing Recurring Transactions

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Access the webinar recording here: Managing Recurring Transactions Landlords and property managers know that addressing recurring charges is a pivotal task out of the many duties within the rental industry. The most common recurring charge, of course, being monthly rent. Great accounting practices lie at the heart of any healthy business, and businesses within the […]
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Terms and Technology | Proptech Explained

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - With all the time-consuming work of taking care of your tenants, properties, and vacancies it’s hard to keep up with the latest and greatest technology terms and tools out there.  Proptech is a newer buzz word swirling about that you may have stumbled across. Beyond being a trendy term, what does it mean for your […]
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Webinar Recap: Multi-Manager Designation

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Access the webinar recording here: Multi-Manager Designation Not every manager on your team will perform the same role and need the same information. At Rentec Direct, we know the value of making it easy to manage communication and specific property tasks for managers with specific roles.  Rentec Direct recently hosted a webinar for clients to […]
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Understanding 1099 Tax Requirements for Property Managers and Landlords

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Besides actually paying your taxes, one of the biggest tax-related stresses for property managers involves 1099-MISC reporting. The IRS requires property managers to issue a 1099-MISC tax form for any service or owner who receives more than $600 related to their rental business. 1099-MISC Tax Deadlines for 2020 Filing This tax season, managers are required […]
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Rentec Direct Product Development Update: Made Live in January 2020

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Every day your team at Rentec Direct works hard to ensure that your software improves your daily tasks, and makes property management duties as smooth as possible. Whether you are a long-time customer, or you are just starting your journey working with us, you should know that we make it a priority to continually add […]
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Amazing Landlord Responses to COVID-19 | Plus Simple Ways to Help Your Tenants

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Landlords aren’t simply asset managers, they are essential to society for the renter to have a place to call ‘home’.  Property managers looking for ideas on how to make a greater impact on your tenants may find inspiration from these tales of how landlords help tenants during this pandemic. Plus, you’ll find suggestions for simple […]
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Best Practices for Hiring an Onsite Property Manager

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https://www.rentecdirect.com - Onsite property managers have an important role in property management. It is a unique occupation in that an onsite property manager acts as a liaison between an owner or property management company and the best interests of the community, of which they reside.     Being the eyes and ears for your asset, hiring an onsite property […]
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