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Writing about the real estate industry often coincides with searching for that perfect photo. For me, that can mean sifting through dozens of cheesy stock photos in order to find a gem. When I came across an article from Apartment Therapy on the home buying process according to stock photos, I couldn’t resist a good […]
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Social media has become a routine part of our daily lives. Utilizing its advantages to the fullest can place you leaps and bounds ahead of your competitors. On the flip side, failing to include social media in your business plan can cause a severely negative result. While social media has its shining moments and unprecedented benefits, […]
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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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The new year is coming quickly which means wrapping up bookkeeping for this fiscal year. Get ready for the upcoming tax season with these end of year (EOY) property management bookkeeping reminders and important questions to ask your accountant. Bookkeeping Reminders An accountant’s time can be costly so reviewing your ledgers and information periodically, especially […]
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Advances in online solutions have greatly benefited landlords and property managers looking to enhance their rental management business to provide better services to their tenants, clients, and vendors. One of the best practices a landlord or property manager can adopt for their rental business involves collecting rent online. There are multiple benefits to providing your […]
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Property managers and landlords might be wondering what their responsibilities are when it comes to maintenance during COVID-19. You should communicate with your tenants how you are preventing the spread of COVID-19 at your properties and share best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Your tenants will be looking to you for information […]
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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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Reviewing a rental applicant’s credit report is a common tenant screening practice for landlords and property managers. A new update to TransUnion credit reports have made all tenant screening inquiries soft inquiries. This is exciting news for renters, landlords, and property managers. Rentec Direct provides instant tenant screening report access, including TransUnion credit reports. This […]
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At Rentec Direct, we know how hard you work each day, and we strive to make your job as a landlord or property manager easier. Your development team is continually making improvements to your software. These alterations are being tested and implemented daily all to ensure that your software is truly adding value. After all, […]
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In the world of investing in index funds, one usually reigns in as the best. That would be either VTI or VTSAX. These two funds are identical in composition but different in how they are represented. It is incredible to ... Read More
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Air conditioning units are mostly built to last. The fact that a central air conditioner has a typical lifespan of 15 to 20 years is a testament to its sturdiness, but it doesn’t mean there won’t be any problems along the way. An AC unit is a machine, and machines do break down every so […]
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If you are thinking about a career in property management or are considering hiring a property manager to oversee your rental property, it is beneficial to understand the wide range of roles and responsibilities required of a property manager. Residential property management falls under the branch of real estate related to renting or leasing rental […]
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Income verification just got so much easier for Rentec Direct clients looking for more detailed tenant screening options. When ordering your tenant credit, criminal, and eviction reports you can now easily include an automated income verification report. The income verification report feature provides you a quick and easy way to prove your applicant’s net income. […]
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Property managers, landlords, and housing providers are legally required to provide an adverse action notice to rental applicants whose applications were denied during the tenant screening process, per the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Starpoint provides a free Adverse Action Notice for housing providers: Free Denial Letter If you are a Rentec Direct Client you […]
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Between budding spring blooms and earth day celebrations, it’s natural to have eco-living on the brain. While this year’s Earth Day activities may have been a little different than most years’, there are still ways you can actively go green and commemorate eco-friendly living. Here are some ways to embrace green living while staying at […]
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Rentec Direct is pleased to release a new marketing feature to give you more control over where your vacant rental property listings are syndicated. This new update allows you to specify which rental listing websites you’d like to publish your listing to via Rentec Direct’s syndication tool. What is syndication? To help you get even […]
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For a property management company, the focus on the bottom line drives attention toward efficiency and growth. From a fresh perspective, one of the best tips to accomplish these goals is to think like an owner. The first article in this series focused on helping landlords and investors think like a tenant. Continuing on that […]
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We’ve not exactly had free rein to explore the world in recent years. COVID closed borders for over a year in some circumstances, and going to and from many countries included weeks of quarantine – which doesn’t exactly feel like ... Read More
