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How to Host a Summer Party While Social Distancing

Posted By loculogic on Property

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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Rent to Own vs For Sale by Owner

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Beyond the traditional mortgage, rent to own homes and homes for sale by owner are two unique points of entry to homeownership. Sellers and investors may also find it suits their needs to enter into a rent to own contract or sell a home without a realtor involved.  This article will highlight the pros and […]
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New Webinar Schedule for Rentec Direct Success Series | Summer 2020

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Discover the upcoming Rentec Direct Success Webinars for Summer 2020.  Each month, you are invited to a free educational webinar designed with your success in mind. You will learn about essential tools and valuable tricks for doing your job more efficiently with Rentec Direct’s property management software. Webinars are hosted by Janell Kittleson from Rentec […]
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Panic Buying Triggered Online Prices: 10 COVID19-Related Price Hikes Our Engine Detected in the UK Market

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https://prisync.com - The COVID19 pandemic set off a wave of panic buying in the UK market. See 10 extreme COVID19 related price hikes our engine detected.

Buying a Rental Property vs. Fix and Flip – Which is Better?

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Real estate investments generally fall somewhere along a spectrum of risk and effort. On one end, you have house flippers, who take on a high level of risk and put forth a lot of effort as they buy, renovate, and flip. On the other end of the spectrum are the people using the buy-and-hold strategy; […]
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How to Seamlessly Change to a New Property Management System

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - 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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Meth House | Warning Signs and Prevention

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - A study in 2019 shows meth use increased six-fold since 2013. Meth is typically cooked in home labs and on stovetops for local distribution. The increase of use correlates to an increase in home production. Know the meth house warning signs, understand your responsibilities as a housing provider, and be proactive in prevention to keep […]
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Webinar Recap: Features for Managing Your Properties

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com -   Access the webinar recording here: Features for Managing Your Properties Whether you have been an active Rentec Direct user for years, or are new to the software, you don’t want to miss all the time-saving tips you can get. Finding out exactly what features will help you more efficiently manage your property is vital […]
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Rent Payments Received See Biggest Drop Since COVID-19 Pandemic | Rental Trends Report

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Rent payments received by landlords and property managers are at their lowest point since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, according to nationwide rent payment data from Rentec Direct.  In order to understand how COVID-19 has impacted rental payment habits, Rentec Direct looked at data from over 600,000 rental units in […]
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Customize Advanced Settings for Accounting and Reconciliations

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - The Rentec Direct development team works hard to meet your needs and often adds additional setting options that can save you valuable time and make your job easier.  This article will highlight some new Advanced Settings and how they function so you can get the most out of your software investment. Return Tenant ACH Transaction […]
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Navigating Summer Maintenance for Your Rental Property

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Seasonal maintenance is vital to ensure your tenants’ safety and to protect your property from damage. A quick preventative maintenance task could easily save you thousands of dollars down the road, so you certainly do not want to skip this responsibility. However, since summer looks a little different this year, it is important to know […]
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Best Practices for Hiring an Onsite Property Manager

Posted By loculogic on Property

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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How to Prioritize Maintenance Requests

Posted By loculogic on Property

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 May 2020

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Here at Rentec Direct, your team works hard to make your job as a landlord or manager even easier. Rest easy that while your Rentec Direct team operates safely from home for as long as officials deem necessary, will continue to provide the highest-rated customer support that you are used to receiving. Every day in […]
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Real Estate Investing Options | REIT and REMF Explained

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - It is estimated that Americans have increased their savings in recent months over 30%. Beyond saving for unexpected events and emergency funds, they look for investment opportunities within the real estate market as a means to diversify and mitigate potential loss. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate mutual funds (REMF) are two investment types […]
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