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 […]
Rentec Direct releases a new tool which makes paying owner disbursements easier than they have ever been. Pay all owners at once, in seconds.
Rentec Direct tenant screening reports have been updated to include more information and more detail about your rental applicants. The New Credit Report Card will be released for tenant screening clients on Monday, September 12, 2016. See an Example of the New Credit Report Card Here The New Credit Report Card gives landlords and property […]
You might recall a few weeks ago where Microsoft released an un-announced “upgrade” to Office 365 that broke everybody’s download into excel functionality? This Microsoft update didn’t just affect Rentec subscribers, it affected hundreds of thousands of people across the web. While Microsoft is taking their time fixing their ill-fated upgrade, we created a permanent […]
If your business is going through an audit by your state’s real estate commission, Rentec Direct is here to help with the Audit Assistance Service. You will be guided through accessing the right reports to provide your auditor to ensure the process is as painless as possible. Property management audits are designed to ensure your […]
If you want to instantly access your Rentec Direct account from your mobile phone, you can easily set up a home screen shortcut. A home screen shortcut will appear on your phone alongside your other mobile apps and, when clicked on, it will open your Rentec Direct account. Although Rentec Direct does not currently have […]
Rentec Direct provides streamlined access to their property management software knowledge base. The updates also include an easier way to vote on new ideas.
When viewing properties, tenants or other lists in the Rentec Direct system, you may want to access contact information or other details without needing to click to a different page. Great news! Rentec Direct now supports convenient mouse-over tooltips to provide address, phone, email and other information. Additional functions for editing a tenant or ledger within […]
To further streamline your workflow, we found a cool shortcut that will give you a desktop icon to open up your management software in just one click. Rentec Direct’s online software will still be accessed through your internet browser, yet have the look and convenience of a native desktop app. You can easily install an icon […]
Rentec Direct’s latest feature update will save you time at the bank. You can now print deposit slips directly from your Rentec Direct account that your bank can automatically scan. How Printed Deposit Slips Work at Banks When a bank scans a deposit slip or check, their scanning devices rely on special font and special magnetic […]
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 […]