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Finding a pet-friendly rental can be a huge challenge for renters, especially when you’re living in an already competitive market. A pet resume may prove to be the answer to landing that coveted pet-friendly rental. With many landlords and property managers making the decision to place restrictions on pets (or disallow pets altogether), your choices […]
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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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As tenants browse for their next apartment, they search for properties with an attractive appearance. Whether it’s reasonable or not, they judge an exterior as an indicator of quality, and they might pass on buildings which seem old and dilapidated. Maintenance has far-reaching implications for value and profitability. Naturally, it’s essential to address issues before […]
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Springtime is here and it’s time to open the windows and clear the mustiness of winter. For landlords, it’s time not only for vital spring maintenance, but it’s important to tend to the external landscaping of the property. For tenants, now is an excellent time to deep-clean your space, change HVAC filters, and ensure you […]
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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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Winter weather isn’t kind to those who don’t prepare for it. With snow, sleet and freezing rain, your property might sustain damage without the proper precautions. You have to take a proactive approach to maintenance, taking preventive measures to ensure your rental and tenants are safe during a storm. Fortunately, many of these preventive measures […]
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Being a landlord is not for the faint of heart; from dealing with tenant horror stories to facing everyday difficulties with your tenants, you can face some hard-to-navigate situations during your time as a landlord. In the end, your profitability will be directly affected by the choices you make when interacting with your tenants. And […]
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Access the webinar recording here: Custom Forms and eSignatures with DocuSign As a property manager or landlord, one of your many tasks is creating and executing important contracts and paperwork for your tenants, owners, and business. With the help of Rentec Direct, you can create, process, store, and sign all these important forms related to […]
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Despite the relatively low cost of renters insurance, research shows that more than half of America’s renting population does not carry renters insurance. Renters insurance can cover the cost for things like fixing damaged property from an overflowing bathtub, replacing a stolen TV or medical expenses if a guest hurts himself while in a renter’s home. […]
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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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While our favorite groundhog’s timing may have been incorrect, spring is finally a skip and a hop away. As the sun starts peeking through the clouds and thawing the last reminders of winter’s chill, it is likely your tenants will start to head outside to enjoy the fresh air once again. That means spring property […]
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Rental living can come with a host of benefits like amenities from gyms to pool- or simply the lack of dealing with large maintenance issues- can make living in a good rental a dream. However, having limited space does have its setbacks, and not having enough (or any) closet or pantry options can be at […]
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It doesn’t take much work to find tips, tricks and quick solutions that promise to lower your utility bills. The web is crowded with articles on the subject, and a single search will yield thousands of results. With all of this content competing for your attention, how do you separate truth from myth? If you’re […]
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Developing community within your multifamily properties is vital to ensure higher renewal rates, as well as, a more smooth managing situation. Ensuring that your residents are not bickering or feeling unwelcome will lessen tenant complaints and diminish your workload. These tips will help you along the way if you are ready to truly develop community in […]
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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: Accounting & Reconciliation Tools One of the most important tasks in rental management is good accounting and bookkeeping. We understand how valuable good account management is for your rental business. Rentec Direct recently hosted a webinar on Accounting and Reconciliation. The webinar included valuable information from your Director of Client […]
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Keeping an apartment organized is the goal of many apartment residents, but sometimes creating more floor space is easier said than done. Some organization experts recommend going from room to room getting rid of accumulated stuff. Other experts recommend using a minimalist mindset and methods as opposed to getting rid of stuff at random. Simply […]
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to accounting for your rental business? Accounting and financial management can be a challenging part of any business, including property management. Thankfully, there are tools designed specifically for you and your rental business to make the process as painless as possible. Rentec Direct gives you complete accounting […]
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Being a college student or a newly-wed or simply someone who often changes apartments for some reason or is planning to do so in the near future, it can be difficult to feel at home in your new apartment, especially since it’s not really yours. However, the circumstances have taught us we need to adjust […]
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Navigating the landlord-tenant relationship can be tricky at times, but landlords and renters don’t have to perpetually be at odds. During part 1 of this article, we touched on 5 ways to keep your landlord happy. As we’ve discovered, in How To Keep Your Landlord Happy (Part 1) the unfortunate reality is, that most renters […]
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