Apartment life has its advantages, but dealing with small spaces is often part of the package, making it difficult to find solutions that allow you to store and organize your belongings. This is especially true when you add the obstacles of lease agreements that prohibit permanent alterations to the building and the desire to not […]
Tenant turnover is a time consuming, and often expensive, process for landlords. A move-out inspection will reveal the condition of your property upon vacancy, which every landlord hopes is the same as the start of tenancy. While every landlord will cringe at the amount of cleaning a rental unit may need, or any property damage […]
Have you always wanted a bedroom that feels like a private retreat when you turn in at the end of the day? Many people feel overwhelmed at the thought of decorating, and decorating on a budget can seem like an even more insurmountable task. Does your rent, car, insurance, and utilities account for most of […]
Find Your Renters Where They’re Searching: Writing a rental listing is only half the battle; you have to make sure that potential applicants will actually find the listing! Even if your listing is perfect, covers all the basics and the extra details, it will not be worthwhile if no one actually sees it. So, where […]
Increasing the monthly rent on your rental properties is something every landlord will inevitably experience. Like most industries, the rental market responds to economic trends creating opportunities for owners to ask more or less for rent depending on their region. The recent years have provided a positive position for rental property owners who are experiencing […]
A routine inspection of your investment property is an excellent time to check out the condition of the rental, ensure appliances are up-to-date and serviced, check-in with your renters, and identify any potential problems or lease violations. A landlord’s dream come true is a long-term, low maintenance tenant (who also pays rent on time). The […]
Full Press Release available on PRWeb Rentec Direct Honored with Three Gold Level Stevie Awards in the 2018 American Business Awards® Oregon-based property management software company, Rentec Direct, wins in customer service, company of the year, and entrepreneur of the year categories. GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) – Rentec Direct was named the winner of three Gold […]
A lot to do about email. Email as we know it today was invented in 1972, back before spammers, con-artists, Nigerian princes, and online pharmaceutical companies. Our email forefathers back then hadn’t envisioned the internet and had no idea that almost 50 years later nearly every person on the planet would rely on email for […]
Just because you’re a renter doesn’t mean your belongings don’t have as much value as a homeowner’s. Nor does it mean you don’t have to protect them with insurance. Most homeowners would never go uninsured, but when it comes to renters, more often than not they don’t even give it a second thought. Consider this: […]
As a general rule renting sight unseen is far from ideal, and, overall, is considered inadvisable. There is only so much that you can determine through photographs and enticing unit descriptions; that may not tell the full story. A thorough walk-through of a property is crucial to ensure that the unit has up-to-date safety measures […]
Property managers that thrive execute one thing very well: Efficiency. Because there are so many moving parts that go into running a successful rental business, property managers need have a system that keeps them efficient and effective. Property management software gives landlords and property managers a convenient solution to organize their rental business and streamline […]
Congratulations on making the leap towards owning an investment property. Real estate investments are often seen as one of the most reliable (and profitable) investment opportunities due to the tax benefits and income potential. However, a reliable and profitable investment will only become safe and lucrative if managed properly. A new landlord needs to take […]
Make a lasting first impression with a Rental Resume to make sure your landlord remembers you during the rental application process. Applying for a rental home can be as competitive as landing your dream job. The best properties will attract the most qualified tenants, and as a renter, the application process should be approached like applying […]
Landlords and property managers are required to follow their federal, state and local laws about informing tenants of policies, facts, and rules about the property. Any information that is shared with a renter about the property or a renter’s rights are considered disclosures. Landlord disclosures can either be included in the lease or rental agreement, […]
Picking the best property management software isn’t easy. Why? Because you’re constantly bombarded with misleading advertising, trumped up demos, and bad information … from high-pressure sales to overpriced platforms to promises of “one size fits all.” How do you ever find the software that’s right for you? You start by asking the best of the […]