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The city lifestyle has a unique appeal that suburban and rural living doesn’t offer. With its hustle and bustle, flow and energy, it makes sense why so many young people move to a metro area like San Francisco, New York or Philadelphia. Around every corner, there’s something new and exciting to experience. That said, renting […]
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When a tenant rents a property from a landlord or property manager, he or she is given the right to enjoy the property undisturbed under the “implied warranty of quiet enjoyment” or “implied covenant of quiet enjoyment”. According to Nolo, quiet enjoyment is “The right of a property owner or tenant to enjoy his or […]
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We all want our days to flow smoothly and efficiently. With that in mind, The development team at Rentec Direct is working hard to make your property management software more efficient and more intuitive so you can have more time to focus on other important tasks like increasing occupancy and building your portfolio. To that […]
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There may come a time when working as a landlord that you decide it is time to move on from some of your properties. Whether you’re tired of managing that particular property or you feel that your investments are better placed elsewhere, selling rental property may soon be a priority on your to-do list. Figuring […]
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Properly handling your rental income and expenses, including accurately accounting for and tracking your funds, is an essential part of rental management. Both landlords and property managers need to create a well-defined accounting system, to help them stay organized. Property managers are additionally tasked with adhering to trust account guidelines and properly handling owner funds. […]
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The ghostly time of year will soon be upon us. A chilling time when ghouls and monsters emerge with an unquenchable hunger for chocolates and sweet treats. To prep for the small knights and villains that may be knocking on your residents’ doors, there are always a few Halloween safety precautions that you can take. […]
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Do you know what your renters think of you? Like really think of you? Well, if you can’t answer with, “my renters love me!”, then it might be time to re-evaluate your management style and figure out how you can improve your landlord tenant relationships. In the following video we’re going to look at the […]
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Well-kept pet-friendly rentals are coveted by many renters and harder to come by than most would like. And while you may already know the vast benefits to having a pet-friendly rental policy, there are more nuanced decisions landlords and managers must make beyond simply allowing or disallowing pets in your rental units. Breed restrictions are […]
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Access the webinar recording here: Tracking Maintenance on Your Rentals For property managers or landlords, monitoring a rental’s maintenance needs is a crucial aspect of the job. However, protecting your investment and tracking maintenance on your rentals shouldn’t take up all your time. With the help of Rentec Direct, creating new work orders is a […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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