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Access the webinar recording here: Getting Started with Your Merchant Account As a property manager or landlord, collecting rent and application fees shouldn’t take up all your time. With the help of Rentec Direct, collecting rent and application fees and sending out owner proceeds electronically is a breeze. Learn all the details for setup and using your […]
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Tired of watching your retirement dreams vanish in a cloud of expensive living costs? Just when you thought retirement in the United States was only for the wealthy, here's a reality check: certain states allow retirees to enjoy their golden years ... Read More
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Aquarium keeping can be a very fulfilling hobby, though it can be high maintenance. Fishkeepers know the stress of finding an arrangement that works if they are ever absent. But preparing can be easy if you know how to care ... Read More
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It's never too soon to begin planning for your financial future. While 18 may seem like a young age to start thinking about that, it couldn't be farther from the truth: the sooner you set yourself up for financial success, ... Read More
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It’s almost time for the event that avid sports fans (and dedicated snack fans alike) wait for all year: Super Bowl Sunday! You already know that fostering deep connections and sense of community in your multifamily property is an ideal way to boost tenant retention. And along with the other benefits that resident events offer, […]
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As a rental property owner or manager, you need to ensure your property looks it’s best at all times in order to attract renters and generate the best rental rate. Maintaining appeal and enhancing desirability can be a challenge when working with a small space that lacks good lighting, making it look and feel smaller […]
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Your position can feel demanding at times, especially when tenants are causing issues. On top of your other responsibilities, you have to ensure your renters are acting responsibly, treating neighbors with respect and conforming to the rules. It’s a lot to balance when you have more pressing obligations. Unfortunately, a tenant-tenant conflict will rarely go […]
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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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Spring is here and it is time for a good old fashioned spring cleaning session. Now that everyone is spending more time inside our homes and apartments, you may be noticing just how much your space is in dire need of a few changes. Whether you are hoping to redecorate, clean and tidy, or completely […]
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Renters choice of housing is only as accessible as there is access to the costs associated with moving. Legislation is changing regarding security deposits from requiring payment options to allowing those deposits to be used towards rent. Learn about these localized legislative changes. This eye-opener can poise landlords to be early adopters of these options […]
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One of the fringe benefits of being a jet setter is the experience that's developed over time. Knowing the ins and outs of traveling saves money, time, and effort. There's a lot to learn from the wealth of knowledge these ... Read More
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As a landlord, you always want to have a tenant in every unit. But is it better to have a bad tenant than no tenant at all? When a lease ends you have the option to renew or not to renew the rental agreement. It’s ideal to keep a good tenant, but if you’re not […]
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The winter season is filled with holiday bustle and it’s easy to let the gritty details get lost in the mix. However, every landlord and property manager needs to have winter maintenance tasks on their radar, and as you anticipate all the events that will occur within your rental property, guest and tenant safety should […]
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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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Collecting rent from your tenants is one of the most important aspects of managing rental properties. Property managers and landlords rely on rental income to pay mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, administration and employee fees, and other property related expenses. Getting paid on time is equally important as getting paid the full rental amount each […]
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The Manager’s Plateau – Part Two Don’t miss part one of The Manager’s Plateau: 7 Things Every Property Manager Should Do Before Accepting Tenants As a property manager, one of the most important aspects of your job is to keep your units filled. So when a unit has been vacant for a while, it can […]
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While driving cross-country on vacation very unusual weather patterns caught us off-guard: a fluke snowfall in Nevada, early tornado season in the midwest, and a hail storm in the high desert. Although unexpected, the many years of handling the unexpected as a property manager the instinctive reaction was calm and caution. Although calm and caution […]
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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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2020 is officially in full swing, and with it has come some new style trends for your home. At the forefront of these style trends, is this year’s Pantone color of the year–classic blue. Pantone’s annual color picking tradition can serve as a springboard to help you style your home in a way that will […]
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Do you have a specific place you can't visit? One that stirs up the worst memories or terrible discomfort? A user on a website asked the internet to chime in with the worst places ever visited. Here are some of ... Read More
