2021 Year in Review Rentec Direct Awards Showcase

2021 was a significant year for growth and achievement. Despite continued pandemic hurdles, Rentec Direct faced the challenge and was recognized with five prestigious awards for excellence by multiple organizations across many categories.

Rentec Direct is more than a property management software platform; it’s a dedicated team who at their core have a singular purpose to help make tasks easier and support the hardworking landlords and property managers nationwide.

The accolades received in 2021 chronicled below highlight why so many have responded to this support and come to rely on the easy to use, easy to learn, award winning property management software from Rentec Direct.

Best in Biz Award

Since 2011, Best in Biz Awards has been the only independent business awards program judged by a who’s who of prominent reporters and editors from top-tier publications from North America and around the world.

BEST IN BIZ SILVER AWARD | MOST CUSTOMER FRIENDLY COMPANY OF THE YEAR

“This year’s entries were of exceptionally high caliber,” said Joseph Pete, Times of Northwest Indiana, judging his third Best in Biz Awards program. “Any would have been deserving of recognition and any could have won were it not for the high level of competition. The entries displayed an impressive list of accomplishments as well as quantifiable achievement.”

Previous honors:
Rentec Direct has been honored to be recognized for four consecutive years in the Best in Biz Awards program.

2018 Support Department of the Year (Bronze)
2019 Support Department of the Year (Silver)
2020 Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year (Silver)
2021 Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year (Silver)

More information can be found here: 2021 Best in Biz Awards Honors Rentec Direct

Stevie® Awards

American Business Awards®

Thousands of nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. Rentec Direct was nominated for three award categories in the real estate industry.

  • GOLD STEVIE® AWARD: SMALL REAL ESTATE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
  • GOLD STEVIE® AWARD: REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
  • BRONZE STEVIE® AWARD: CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR

Previous Honors:
Rentec Direct has been honored to be recognized for four consecutive years.

Real Estate Company of the Year: Gold (2018), Gold (2019), Silver (2020)
Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year: Gold (2018), Bronze (2019), Silver (2020)
Customer Service Department of the Year: Gold (2018), Bronze (2019), Bronze (2020)

Inc. 5000

The Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. This prestigious list ranks the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent small businesses.

RANKED BY INC. MAGAZINE ON THE INC. 5000 LIST AS ONE OF AMERICA’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES

In 2021, Rentec Direct ranked no. 2887 with three-year revenue growth of 136 percent.

Rentec’s platform helps clients save money and streamline efficiency by automating common property management tasks. Rentec Direct also offers the easiest solutions for tenants looking to pay rent online and communicate with landlords. Features like these, along with a commitment to user experience and customer service, have contributed to Rentec Direct’s substantial growth, earning the company recognition on this year’s Inc. 5000.

Previous Honors:
Rentec Direct has been honored to be recognized for five consecutive years.

2017: ranked 2727
2018: ranked 4193
2019: ranked 3055
2020: ranked 2610
2021: ranked 2887

Being recognized is a reminder of the company’s commitment to excellence. Nathan Miller, President of Rentec Direct sums it up best when responding to receiving an award this year,

“As a company growing 100% organically without any outside funding or investment, being included on this prestigious list for five years in a row alongside other American business leaders is one of our highest achievements,” said Nathan Miller, President and Founder of Rentec Direct. “It is a true testament to the hard work of our entire team – Rentec Direct wouldn’t be where it is today without their passion, dedication and determination.”


In addition to awards, Rentec Direct continues to be recognized by software experts based on end-user reviews, ratings, and data – and is often listed with the best-of-the-best in the industry:

Software Advice | FrontRunners
2021 for both Rental Property Management and Property Management software categories. Previous Honors: Listed as a FrontRunner for 5 consecutive years.

GetApp | Category Leader
2021 Property Management

Capterra Shortlist
2021 Real Estate Property Management
2021 Property Management


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