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In a survey published by Zillow, a surprising amount of landlords revealed they do not fully understand their rights or legal obligations regarding landlord-tenant laws. According to Zillow, as much as 50% of surveyed landlords do not know basic rental laws. Zillow also asked current renters similar questions and found they know slightly more than private […]
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Access the webinar recording here: Your Rentec Direct Reporting Tools There’s no doubt that easy access to good reporting features will make your managing tasks far more efficient. At Rentec Direct, we know the importance of great Rentec Direct recently hosted a webinar for clients to review the instructions for how and when to use […]
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Handling difficult people can be tricky. A tenant throws open your office door and starts into a rant complaining about a noisy neighbor–for the fourth time this week, and it’s only Tuesday. Then the phone rings and it’s an angry applicant threatening to sue you personally because you denied their application. It’s easy to handle […]
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In 1990, ADA guidelines — rules to make it easier for disabled people to live and get around — were put in place. Apartment and residential communities built both before and after this time are required to ensure disabled access to all public areas, including rental offices, event spaces, and public restrooms. An ADA apartment […]
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Any landlord or property manager can tell you how important the lease agreement is to ensure a professional and legally sound rental situation. While you may know the importance of having your lease agreement reviewed with a lawyer, and you are aware of just how crucial prepping your new tenants on your expectations can be, […]
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Does this scenario sound familiar? You have a deposit into your operating account from Forte for $1,001 dollars, but being as weekends and countless bank holidays can muck up the actual bank deposit date that deposit might have been from yesterday, or four days ago. All you really want to do is make sure the […]
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Although tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes cause more property damage, fatalities and illnesses due to a heat wave far outnumber other natural disasters. In the US alone, heat was the deadliest of all weather-related fatalities not only in 2018 but also across both a ten and thirty-year span. From the unexpected Alaska heat wave to the East […]
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Tenant turnover is a costly time, and nothing helps with keeping expenses to a minimum like ensuring that when you’ve found a reliable tenant that they remain content to stay in your unit long-term. One way to guarantee resident retention is to make your tenants feel at home the minute they start their tenancy. A […]
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Property managers can build their client base by providing answers to these common rental owner questions. Working with a property manager benefits owners by eliminating the time-consuming processes and stressful jobs related to managing rental properties – 4AM phone calls about a backed-up toilet anyone? While this may be obvious to every property manager […]
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Marcus Lamonis, the star of the hit TV show, “The Profit”, is a master at optimizing the profitability of a business with his three-step methodology; evaluating and improving the product, people, and process of a business. As a landlord or property manager, you can deploy the same critical analysis and execution when it comes to […]
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It’s no secret that renters often see the landlord or manager as “the bad guy.” From delivering news about rent increases to explaining why your tenants won’t be getting their security deposit back, it can feel like delivering bad news is half of the job. Protect your landlord-tenant relationship by finding ways to deliver the […]
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Hot water heaters don't live forever and as a busy landlord, you'll want to avoid another midnight call. Review these seven frequently asked questions about tankless water heater solutions before your water heater needs replacing.
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You might find a gem of a property. Perfect location. Nice size. Good specs. But it needs some work. Potentially a lot of work. What will it take to breathe some life into this property and get it ready to hit the rental market? We often get overwhelmed at the scale of work required to […]
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Summer is finally here, and for many of us, that means vacations, trips to the beach, and backyard barbecues. However, with summer also comes higher energy bills. With temperatures on the rise in the summer months, maintaining a comfortable temperature inside your home often comes at a price. After all, air conditioning isn’t cheap. Fortunately, […]
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Access the webinar recording here: PayNearMe: Electronic Rent Collection For Cash Paying Tenants They may say that “Cash is king,” but for a landlord or property manager, physical cash can be a bit of a nuisance. A cash rent payment comes with its fair share of liability and additional work, but many tenants prefer to pay […]
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Being a busy landlord can at times feel like a never-ending juggling act. Check out these time-saving tips and resources to help juggle property management responsibilities like a pro.
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Here at Rentec Direct, we know we have the best customers out there, and that’s why we strive to consistently add value to your software and make your job easier. Your Development Team works hard on those most-requested feature updates and major rollouts, but it’s equally important to address smaller issues and software updates. The […]
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We’ve all experienced that one secretive tenant. They claim to be a “gardener” but walk with such an air of confidence and drive a jet black SUV. You know the one. They dress in a black suit with a black tie and sunglasses. They only pay rent in cases full of cash which are slid […]
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Every landlord and property manager knows that vacancies can single-handedly kill your bottom line like no other. Getting your listings in front of as many potential tenants as possible is key. That is why having your property management software syndicate to all the top rental listing sites is a wonderful feature to take advantage of. […]
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In the rental profession, the inevitable day to choose or lose a contractor comes. Having the right contractor on your vendor list is paramount, and the decision on who to use can make or break your profitability and tenant relations. Consider giving this 5-step approach a try when you need to hire or replace a […]
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