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Decorating your office may not be high on your list of priorities, but just like the clothes you wear, your office can say a lot about you both professionally and personally. Keeping your office well-decorated and organized sends the message that you pay attention to details and don’t let things get out of control. An […]
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Perhaps you just graduated college, got your first real-world job, or are moving to a new city. Whatever the case may be, finding your first apartment can bring major changes to your accustomed budget and spending habits. Getting your first apartment is one of the first signs of financial independence since it’s likely that any […]
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Autumn has officially arrived, and with cold wet weather setting in, you will likely be spending more time indoors. While spring gets all the notoriety when it comes to cleaning, fall should be hailed as the best time to declutter and regroup when it comes to your home. The necessity for fall decluttering is made […]
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It doesn’t take much work to find tips, tricks and quick solutions that promise to lower your utility bills. The web is crowded with articles on the subject, and a single search will yield thousands of results. With all of this content competing for your attention, how do you separate truth from myth? If you’re […]
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Your 1099-MISC tax documents are easily filed with Rentec Direct through a secure integration with Nelco Solutions, the leading experts in tax reporting solutions. Your property management software compiles all the relevant data from your account to create 1099-MISC forms that are mailed to your recipients and filed with the IRS, allowing you to […]
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Renting a new home doesn’t have to be a long and confusing process. You will most likely see multiple properties within an area that would all work well for your family. However, it can be hard to know which one you should choose. One of the best ways to see how a property company or landlord […]
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Moving to a new place is a stressful experience, both physically and emotionally. There’s the labor-intensive aspect of carrying boxes and furniture, of course, but there’s also the melancholy that comes with leaving friends and loved ones behind. While it’s exciting to start fresh, that nervousness is hard to shake. Fortunately, there are a few […]
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Finding a qualified and reliable tenant should be a primary focus for a landlord or property manager, and ensuring that this tenant will be found through a legal and aboveboard process is critical to your success. The best way to find your dream tenant while avoiding discrimination lawsuits is to have a full awareness of […]
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Numbers never lie. Good investments require analysis. If you do your math right, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what your investment’s return will be. Setting unrealistic rates of return on investments is one of the main reasons new investors lose money. Most newbie real estate investors simply don’t understand how compounding works. Essentially, […]
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Finding a pet-friendly rental can be a huge challenge for renters, especially when you’re living in an already competitive market. A pet resume may prove to be the answer to landing that coveted pet-friendly rental. With many landlords and property managers making the decision to place restrictions on pets (or disallow pets altogether), your choices […]
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If only your budget was as limitless as your imagination, you’ve surely thought of the many ways you could improve your rental property and the luxury amenities you’d provide your tenants if only you had the money — things like tennis courts, fitness centers, swimming pools, game rooms and high-end lounging areas. Of course, you’d […]
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This article was originally published on Forbes by Nathan Miller, President of Rentec Direct. Rental rates continue to rise year over year, with a vast majority of the nation’s 100 largest cities seeing increases. For tenants, the first question that often comes to mind is: “Is this even legal?!” The short answer is yes, unless you live […]
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We’ve all experienced that one secretive tenant. They claim to be a “gardener” but walk with such an air of confidence and drive a jet black SUV. You know the one. They dress in a black suit with a black tie and sunglasses. They only pay rent in cases full of cash which are slid […]
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Evictions are a landlord’s worst nightmare. Mostly because it means you have a tenant who has broken a lease term or who isn’t paying rent and you need them to vacate the property as soon as possible. Evictions are more than just telling a renter to move out or changing the locks. Evictions are a […]
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Welcome to 2019 and another great year in property management. Besides new goals and resolutions for a fantastic new year, this marks the upcoming tax deadline. Thankfully, Rentec Direct property managers and landlords have access to helpful tools that make the 2019 tax reporting season as painless as possible. One of the most important tax […]
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Did you know that over 90 percent of homeowners carry a homeowner’s insurance policy, but less than 50 percent of renters have renters insurance? Renters insurance is an amazing tool for your tenants because it gives them protection for their personal belongings against liability charges, against medical charges, and it helps them cover the cost […]
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Rentec Direct’s Brentnie Daggett is a regular contributor to Housecall, the official blog of RISMedia, which covers real estate news that spans the gamut of the industry. RISMedia has been a leader in the real estate industry for 34 years, and also publishes the popular Real Estate magazine and several other specialty publications. You’ll most […]
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Moving into your first apartment is an exciting step. However, when those moving-day jitters combine with forgetfulness or poor planning, it can lead to unneeded frustration. Make certain you have everything you need by reviewing these 5 first apartment necessities that you may have forgotten. Shower Curtain: You’ve purchased all the toiletries that the stores […]
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Does this scenario sound familiar? You have a deposit into your operating account from Forte for $1,001 dollars, but being as weekends and countless bank holidays can muck up the actual bank deposit date that deposit might have been from yesterday, or four days ago. All you really want to do is make sure the […]
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Taking an older apartment building or home and renovating it into modern, beautiful units comes with some unique challenges. You’ll gain a lot of personality and likely get an older building at a great price, but there are some specific things you should be aware of before investing. Rent prices in the United States increased […]
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