Give your tenants more ways to pay rent online with new updates to the Rentec Direct Tenant Portal, including options to create recurring credit card payments and save multiple payment options. We’ve had many requests to extend the rent payment options in the Tenant Portal and allow scheduled recurring credit card payments. We are pleased […]
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 […]
A new feature is now available to you that gives your tenants an even easier way to get renters insurance. Renters Insurance is offered through the Rentec Direct Tenant Portal. Your tenants can visit the Tenant Portal to browse renters insurance policies, pay their premium, or submit copies of insurance purchased through a different provider. […]
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The following article is related to advanced programming features for your property management website. This article was written to provide guidance to your webmaster or website designer. Adding Rental Listings to Your Custom Property Management Website While Rentec Direct provides a free property listings website to clients, another option is to create your own website […]
New updates to the Rentec Direct Tenant Portal give co-renters access to the Tenant Portal to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, review statements, and receive notices. The Tenant Portal is your renters’ connection to you and their rental property. The Tenant Portal is accessed via the Resident Connect mobile app. Resident Connect is a […]
The following article is related to advanced programming features for your property management website. This article was written to provide guidance to your webmaster or website designer. Rentec Direct is unable to provide support regarding advanced website programming for a website that was created outside of the Rentec Direct system. If you have questions, please […]
Sync your bank account with your Rentec Direct account for enhanced accounting features and streamlined account reconciliation. Your Rentec Direct development team is constantly looking for ways to improve your client experience. Recently we’ve developed a new and improved approach to Bank Synchronization and Account Reconciliation that we think is pretty great. Come with us […]
When a prospective renter visits your online rental listings and decides to apply for a property, you may request additional documentation such as a copy of a driver’s license or paycheck stub as part of the application. Rentec Direct’s software now supports file attachments to online rental applications. Your prospective renters will be able to […]
In November we announced that Rentec Direct integrated with a nationwide renters insurance provider to provide a method for your tenants to easily purchase renters insurance. Sure for Rentec Direct gives you an easy option to require your renters to show proof of renters insurance in the Tenant Portal, or purchase an affordable plan through […]
Maintaining a residential property requires active care and preventive maintenance to ensure the longevity of your home. In the case of rental housing, most owners do not live onsite and rely on tenants and management to maintain the condition of their investment property. Despite one’s best effort to screen applicants in order to find […]
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, […]