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Holiday’s are approaching which means wrapping up end-of-year inspections and financial reports. It’s also the perfect time to work on resident retention with these gratitude tips while creating a stress free property management environment with mindfulness techniques. Why Practice Gratitude There is scientific evidence that beyond having a positive disposition, the practice of showing gratitude […]
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Beginning this month all property management websites designed and hosted through your Rentec Direct account will receive a major security update and transition to SSL. This SSL upgrade will show that trusty little lock in the address bar for those visiting your website. Prior to this update, if you have a property management website hosted […]
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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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Bolton Wanderer’s under Sam Allardyce was high-flying, competing in Europe, and were a Premier League mainstay; attractive football wasn’t the trotter’s niche but the team became renowned as a side that was hard to beat. From that, it turned into dreadful mismanagement and financial nightmare that followed with a lot of questions been asked about […]
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You're not alone if you're confused by real estate jargon. Technical terms like earnest money, option fee, down payment, escrow, and closing may feel intimidating to the first-time home buyer. Learning these terms helps avoid misunderstandings during the home purchase ... Read More
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With conservation on everyone’s mind, now is an excellent time for landlords and property managers to take steps toward doing their part to conserve water. But if the mounting harm done to our planet hasn’t gotten your attention, maybe a chance to save money on your water bill will. If you own multi-family housing units, […]
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Removing unauthorized occupants who take possession of your property is tricky but not impossible. Let’s dive into the types of scenarios and what you can do to mitigate or navigate squatter’s rights in your favor. What are Squatter’s Rights Exactly? From the Roman Empire to the US westward expansion, throughout history laws have been in […]
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When it comes to letting an emotional support animal fly, the airline industry has been in a balancing act between accommodating the needs of an individual with those of the collective passengers on board. The phrase ‘when pigs fly’ has new meaning when you consider the types of animals that have been airborne. It hasn’t […]
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New updates to the property management websites and Tenant Portal provided by Rentec Direct improve accessibility standards to assist a renter who is blind or a renter who is visually impaired. The accessibility enhancements improve the user experience for tenants and prospective tenants who depend on assistive technology for accessing web content. Assistive Technology Programs […]
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Question of the day: If an applicant has a felony charge on their tenant screening report would you rent to them? Or better asked, should a felony charge disqualify a prospective tenant? The answer might not be so cut and dry. Knowing the criteria for approval and denial of a rental applicant with a criminal […]
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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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Nobody would disagree that saving money is an excellent financial decision. Yet most struggle to keep their income. The main reasons are the lack of motivation and definite process. Money-saving challenges give you both encouragement and a clear path to ... Read More
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Do you want to travel more and need more points to do so (but don't want to spend more money to get those points)? Fear not, there is a solution – shopping portals. Many credit cards and airline alliances have ... Read More
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Is it time for a termite inspection? Even if you don’t see the signs, it’s recommended to have an inspection yearly but this preventative maintenance task is often overlooked. Termites can show up unexpected and literally eat your tenants out of house and home as well as eat through your profits. What Do Termites Look […]
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A great tenant can mean the difference from an excellent landlord-tenant relationship and a nightmare situation, and this is why you always screen your tenants before entering into a lease agreement. An experienced landlord or property manager knows that overlooking tenant screening is a rookie mistake. However, even long-term managers or landlords may be neglecting […]
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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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Developing your business knowledge is vital to your success whether you are an investor, landlord or property manager. Staying competitive in any market requires the willingness to learn from other experts in the real estate industry and in the business world. While hundreds of great business books come out every year, there are always a […]
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Whether you are using paper ledgers, spreadsheets, accounting, or other software, the time will come where it will benefit your business to make a change to a new property management system. Change doesn’t have to be a scary word when it comes to finding and using a new solution. This article will break down how […]
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Do you need help with rent and other financial assistance or know someone struggling to make ends meet? You’re not alone! There are over 44 million on unemployment, 23 million at risk of eviction, and millions more barely making it paycheck-to-paycheck. Getting through financial hardships isn’t easy so finding help with rent and other financial […]
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What does the eviction moratorium mean for landlords and tenants? Month-after-month rent payments continue to decline. According to a recent report, 35 percent of renters failed to make a partial or full payment on their rent in September. The federal government released a stopgap measure this month to prevent an anticipated avalanche of evictions. This […]
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