Rentec Direct wants to hear your scariest, grossest, funniest, most annoying or nightmarish tenant tales from your days in property management. It’s a dream come true when rent gets paid on time and the property is treated better than a first born child; but bad apples fall (unfortunately) too often in the world of property […]
Crunchy leaves, pumpkin spices, early sunsets, and spooky nights. It’s that time of year for your favorite fall activities. Fall marks the official beginning of the holiday season, starting with the sweetest and the scariest come October 31st. A new National Confectioners Association (NCA) national survey reveals that more than three-quarters of Americans will hand out […]
If you own an investment property and are considering hiring a property manager to oversee your rental property or if you are a current landlord who is considering entering a career in property management, you might be wondering about the specific tasks a property manager is responsible for completing–outside of simply signing leases and collecting […]
Rentec Direct connects to the leading social networks to provide pictures and social networking data of tenants to property managers and landlords.
Providing safe and healthy living conditions within your rental properties remains a legal responsibility for property owners and managers. Property safety requirements cover a broad range of needs including: keeping tenants free of harm, reducing the threat of foreseeable criminal intrusions, and providing a property that will not negatively affect a tenant’s health. Conduct regular inspections […]
If a prospective tenant visits your office looking for a list of available rentals, complete with photos and details, Rentec Direct landlords and property managers can now provide one! A new feature from Rentec Direct offers the ability to print out an available property report with filtering for criteria such as maximum rent and the number […]
A good landlord will go to great lengths to find a qualified tenant for their rental property. Qualified tenants are those that have a proven track record of financial responsibility and rule-abiding behavior, indicating their ability to pay rent and not damage the property. But a great landlord will hope for more than just a […]
While your tenants may love the renter perks of a low maintenance household, they still need to remember the basic care instructions of keeping a home clean and looked after. Landlords will find success by providing their renters with tools and friendly reminders of what it takes to be a great renter. A great renter […]
Having a roommate can bring an otherwise unattainable apartment into your price range, and can open up opportunities in high-rent city centers. However, as anyone who has ever had a roommate knows, not all roommate situations are a match made in heaven. While this means there are a lot of personal factors that should be […]
Rentec Direct releases a new tool which makes paying owner disbursements easier than they have ever been. Pay all owners at once, in seconds.
A good landlord will go to great lengths to find a qualified tenant for their rental property. Qualified tenants are those that have a proven track record of financial responsibility and rule-abiding behavior, indicating their ability to pay rent and not damage the property. But a great landlord will hope for more than just a […]
It’s safe to say “there’s an app for that” for almost every project or business task. While each tool is designed to save you time and make life easier, sometimes the learning curve or actual functions result in the opposite effect. The trick to finding the right one is learning about what each solution does […]
Daughter of Inglewood mayor charged with hiring a friend to attack her landlord… The news that made headlines this June, reveals one of the real dangers to professionals in the rental industry. Landlords and property managers have the potential to experience harassment, threats and even physical violence at the hands of their tenants. In the […]
For one reason or another, some renters try to lie on their rental application. While it can be difficult to figure out whether or not an applicant is lying, it’s not impossible. Beyond the obvious fibs, applicants that provide fake references and paystubs can be difficult to detect when companies profit off their success. Here’s […]
Unfortunately, the reality of a landlord-tenant relationship is that some renters think lying to their landlord is reasonable behavior in order to avoid eviction. Most of the time a landlord will be able to see through the lies and move on to the next tenant. Other times, an honest landlord believes in the integrity of […]