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Busy Agent? Is It Time to Hire an Assistant?

Posted By SpringbokRealty on Real Estate

https://www.springbokrealty.com - So, business is booming. That’s great news That likely means commissions are up and that your wallet is feeling pretty good about what’s happening.


But with increased business comes increased stress and responsibilities. No matter how good it might feel to have those extra dollars, the chances are that arise in business also means the need to spend more time helping clients, allowing you less free time to enjoy leisure activities or to cultivate other aspects of your career.


So maybe it’s time to hire an assistant.


Think about it. With the help of some new hands, you can provide yourself with 3, 4, 5 hours a day of extra time. Consider the fact that hiring an assistant for even 10-15 hours a week is like adding those hours to your week. All of a sudden, someone else is available to

Webinar Recap: PayNearMe- Electronic Rent Collection For Cash Paying Tenants

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - 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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4 Key Points to Add to Your Lease Agreement

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - 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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7 Online Tools for Managing Your Rental Properties Remotely

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Now, more than ever, property managers and landlords can look to online solutions to manage their tenants and rental business.  Property management software providers are helping landlords and property managers connect with their tenants and provide safe solutions to pay their rent, find a place to live, and access important property-related information online. Manage your […]
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10 Cities That Have the Best Indian Food in the U.S.

Posted By Thefrugalexpat on Finance

https://thefrugalexpat.com - When foodies munch on conversations around some of the tastiest, rich-flavored foods in world cultures, Indian cuisines are rarely off the top of the list. Suppose you are an Indian food lover living in or traveling through the United States. ... Read More

The 10 Most Incredible Islands to Visit Around the World

Posted By Thefrugalexpat on Finance

https://thefrugalexpat.com - Are you dreaming of an island getaway? Imagine spending your days swimming in crystal-clear waters, sunbathing on white-sand beaches, and exploring lush rainforests. Sounds too good to be true? Yes, it is!  In this article, we will dive into the ... Read More

These 12 Habits From Childhood Are Keeping You Broke

Posted By Thefrugalexpat on Finance

https://thefrugalexpat.com - We all have habits we picked up as kids. Some are harmless, like biting our nails when we're nervous. Others, however, might be holding us back financially. It's easy to overlook these childhood habits as they've become second nature to ... Read More

7 Tips For Property Managers to Create Effective Email Marketing Campaigns

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - When used correctly, email marketing can be an incredibly effective tool for reaching new clients, communicating with existing ones and promoting your business. It also makes it easier for property managers to communicate with a large number of people with very little effort and expense. Here are some tips to get the most out of […]
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10 Great Reads for the Successful Real Estate Agent

Posted By SpringbokRealty on Real Estate

https://www.springbokrealty.com -  


Reading is essential for any professional but especially for the real estate sales person. Well-written, quality books can help you make your way to the top of your industry and can grow your real estate business by leaps and bounds. Readers are winners. Statistics prove it.  


If you’re a real estate agent, especially a new agent, it’s a good idea to establish the habit of reading at least 10-15 minutes per day. Most everyone can spare that amount of time, either first thing in the morning, before bed, or even in the middle of the way when you’ve got a little bit of idle time while perhaps waiting to pick up the kids from school, sitting in line at the drive-in fast food place, or any other spare moments you find.  


Real estate books are a dime a dozen. Some are good, others are s

New Feature- Export CSV Data for Properties, Tenants & Owners

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Manage your data better than ever before with a new feature from Rentec Direct that provides landlords and property managers with an easy way to download spreadsheets containing relevant information for their properties, tenants, and owners. Your Rentec Direct software gives you convenient ways to store relevant information about your properties, tenants, and owners, beyond […]
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Rentec Direct Publishes Rental Trends Report for April 2020

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Full Press Release Available on PRWEB Rentec Direct Publishes Rental Trends Report for April 2020 Property management software company releases data revealing the impact of COVID-19 on rent payments APRIL 14, 2020 GRANTS PASS, ORE. – Rentec Direct, the highest-rated property management software solution, recently published a rental trends report revealing the impact of COVID-19 on rent […]
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Rental Property Accounting Tips and Tricks for Landlords and Property Managers

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - 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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Rewarding Good Tenants for Their Behavior Makes Sense

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com -   As landlords, most of us know the pain of having bad tenants and the process and legal actions that sometimes have to be taken when dealing with them. We know what to do when we have a bad tenant but what about when you have a good tenant you want to keep? All landlords […]
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Host an Open House to Attract the Right Tenants

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - As most landlords will tell you, the stress level of any income property owner is directly related to the quality of the tenants they currently manage. Finding the right tenants can be tricky but settling for an under-qualified applicant may come back to haunt you. A fantastic and underutilized technique to attracting great renters is […]
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What is an IRA?

Posted By thefinancetwins on Finance

https://thefinancetwins.com - If you’re like us, retirement seems like an impossible milestone that only some people are lucky enough to reach (like your manager’s boss). Which means that you may not even know the answer to ‘what is an IRA?’. An IRA is a retirement savings and investment account with tax benefits. We will tell you everything […]The post What is an IRA? appeared first on The Finance Twins.

Top Renter Complaints and How to Manage Them – Video

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - 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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Webinar Recap: Orientation for New Rentec Direct Users

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - We recently hosted a useful webinar that provides an Orientation for New Rentec Users with your Director of Client Experience, Janell Kittleson and your Rentec Direct Success Team Lead, Kathryn. This webinar is perfect for our clients who are new to the program so you can learn all the ins and outs of your property […]
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New Webinar Schedule for Rentec Direct Success Series | Spring 2019

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Rentec Direct is excited to offer free educational webinars for clients and users to better understand their property management software. Each webinar is designed with client success in mind, where you will learn valuable tools and handy tricks to do your job more efficiently and get the most out of Rentec Direct’s powerful software. Webinars […]
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Rentec Direct Product Development Update: Made Live in June 2019

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - 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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12 Natural Wonders Worth Seeing in the U.S.

Posted By Thefrugalexpat on Finance

https://thefrugalexpat.com - Within the vast landscape of the U.S.there are a lot of jaw-dropping places to visit. From the thunderous power of Niagara Falls to the pristine serenity of Glacier National Park, each destination is a testament to its incredible diversity.  Here ... Read More