Stay informed and check in with the latest insights from Rentec Direct in this Q2 media roundup. Popular media outlets called for insights on rental real estate, technology, and industry trends, and Rentec Direct experts answered. From educational articles and media features to exciting updates and community initiatives, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you are a renter, home buyer, investor, or property manager, Rentec Direct is dedicated to bringing you the best rental real estate industry educational content and resources. In addition to the hundreds of educational blog articles you can find on this blog every year, popular media outlets call on Nathan Miller and the rental experts at Rentec Direct for articles, information, and quotes that they can share with their audience.
It is truly a privilege to continue to contribute to industry leaders such as Forbes and Entrepreneur while sharing our real estate expertise and insights. With summer in full swing, there’s no better time to grab your favorite iced beverage and catch up on the articles and industry news.
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Articles
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and any other social sites you use to catch the most current published articles, as well as other great resources. But if you’ve missed a few, we’ve curated content published this quarter that we think you’d enjoy:
Forbes | The Tenfold Rule: Clear ROI Is The Ultimate Growth Strategy
Return on investment (ROI) is one of the most important concepts you can follow to grow your business as an entrepreneur. With his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, Rentec Direct’s Nathan Miller offers his insights on the tenfold rule and how you can use it to encourage career growth. —Read More—
Entrepreneur | How I’d Build My Small Business If I Had to Start Over in 2026
Rentec Direct’s founder and president discusses what it takes to start a small business through the lens of his personal experience and what he would do if he were to build it again. With his knowledge of building a business, he shares his knowledge of what is important to focus on when building a small business and what should be considered if another entrepreneur wants to start a business in 2026. —Read More—
RIS Media | Buying or Selling a Home With Tenants In Place? Here’s How It Works
Landlords buying or selling a home while it is occupied by tenants is a common occurrence. Fortunately, this article from Rentec Direct writer Brentnie Daggett has plenty of information about selling a tenant-occupied home. This can cover the information in the lease, the process of purchasing an occupied home, and how to make the experience as smooth as possible for you, the buyer or seller, and the tenants. —Read More—
Geek Estate | 3 AI Opportunities Actually Changing How Property Managers Operate – GeekEstate Blog
Many industries in the modern day use AI as a way to automate various tasks associated with running a business, and property management is no different. Nathan Miller discusses the uses for AI in the real estate industry and where it should be applied for the most significant benefits. Certain AI tools are more useful than others, and this article discusses how these tools can be used.
Inc. | The Worst Job Ad I Ever Wrote
Hiring as a business owner can be a stressful process, but it is an extremely important element of your job as a business owner. In this article, CEO Nathan Miller tells the story of his first job posting and why it was the worst advertisement he ever wrote. He discusses the red flags that can often come up in job listings and the importance of carefully selecting who you hire as a business owner.
Rentec in the News
In addition to full-length articles and podcasts, many news outlets and educational resources continue to rely on Rentec Direct for quotes and data for their readership. Here are a few from last quarter:
The New York Times | Still Mailing Your Rent? You’re Hardly Alone. – The New York Times
Realtor.com | The Death of the Rent Check Is Not as Simple as It Looks
Inc. | 20 Leaders Win the Lottery—Then What?
Inc. | How 19 Companies Determine Their Growth Goals
Inc. | 20 Leadership Mistakes That Changed How Founders Lead
Inc. | 27 Tips for Building an Elite Team
Consumer Affairs | The Best (and Worst) States for Renters in 2026 | ConsumerAffairs®
Grants Pass Tribune | Rentec Direct Earns Statewide Green Workplace Honor, Highlighting a Shift in How Southern Oregon Businesses Operate
Grants Pass Tribune | Grants Pass Tech Firm Earns National Spotlight with Triple Business Award Win
Press Releases
Q2 of 2026 has been a busy time for the Rentec Direct team with announcements and industry-leading new software features. Here are some of Rentec Direct’s recent press releases you may have missed:
- April 9, 2026: Rentec Direct Named One of Oregon’s Best Green Workplaces for 2026
- April 21, 2026: Rentec Direct Launches Open API to Power Automated, AI-Driven Property Management
- May 1, 2026: Southern Oregon Software Company Earns National Recognition for Leadership in Real Estate Technology