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Handling difficult people can be tricky. A tenant throws open your office door and starts into a rant complaining about a noisy neighbor–for the fourth time this week, and it’s only Tuesday. Then the phone rings and it’s an angry applicant threatening to sue you personally because you denied their application. It’s easy to handle […]
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Hardwood floors are undoubtedly the most popular flooring option. This is presumably due to the fact that they are magnificently exotic and last for years without requiring frequent repairs or maintenance. Furthermore, wooden floors tend to blend well with most furniture sets and home decor. However, like any other flooring option, hardwood floorings are also […]
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Remember that leases are legally binding contracts; by signing a lease you have agreed that you will care and pay for your rental until your lease term ends. As with any contract, do not take breaching the lease lightly. Life does happen, however, and there are events and circumstances that can make it necessary to […]
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Anyone who’s ever been in charge knows one thing – management is stressful. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re managing a project, a property, or a team of people. The experience of being responsible for the success of a project or a team can induce a fair amount of stress. But you need a clear […]
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Summer sunshine is on everyone’s mind. It’s no surprise that your tenants will want to spend more time outside enjoying your property’s outdoor amenities. This means there will be some preparation involved for landlords and property managers. As every landlord knows, the change of the seasons brings with it new property maintenance tasks. And while […]
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Landlords screen tenants by asking them to fill out an application, conducting background checks, and looking up a credit report. But can tenants screen their landlords? It is, after all, a two-way relationship. It’s important to know whether you can rely on a landlord to help with repairs. Or if an emergency happens, you need […]
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Creating a unit that not only entices renters but attracts the best kind of long-term tenants can be difficult. Between tenant screening and tenant turnover, managers can forget to make simple upgrades to the property that may serve as the tipping point for tenants debating on renewing at their lease term. This infographic has seven […]
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Moving in with your significant other is a special time in your life that requires months of planning and prepping for the big day. While sitting down with your partner and deciding what color you want to paint the walls and planning your housewarming party is fun, you may miss crucial moving steps in the […]
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The winter season is filled with holiday bustle and it’s easy to let the gritty details get lost in the mix. However, every landlord and property manager needs to have winter maintenance tasks on their radar, and as you anticipate all the events that will occur within your rental property, guest and tenant safety should […]
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Full Press Release available on PRWeb Rentec Direct Honored as Stevie Award Winner in 2019 American Business Awards® Rentec Direct was named the winner of three Stevie® Awards in The 17th Annual American Business Awards® today. The leading property management software company took home top honors with a gold award in the real estate Company of the Year category; […]
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Hot water heaters don't live forever and as a busy landlord, you'll want to avoid another midnight call. Review these seven frequently asked questions about tankless water heater solutions before your water heater needs replacing.
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Efficiency means everything when it comes to effectively managing a rental property. It can be challenging, especially if the landlord has another job, so that’s why time-saving strategies are vital. Landlords can become more efficient with their time by paying attention to these 5 time-saving strategies. Reduce tenant turnover Finding new tenants is time-consuming for […]
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Rentec Direct is excited to offer free educational webinars for clients and users to better understand their property management software. Each webinar is designed with client success in mind, where you will learn valuable tools and handy tricks to do your job more efficiently and get the most out of Rentec Direct’s powerful software. Webinars […]
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School supplies are lining the shelves of your local stores, and those long summer nights are beginning to feel just a little colder. This change of seasons marks the need for fall maintenance at your rental property. With the autumn season just around the corner, now is a great time to address all your property’s […]
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The city lifestyle has a unique appeal that suburban and rural living doesn’t offer. With its hustle and bustle, flow and energy, it makes sense why so many young people move to a metro area like San Francisco, New York or Philadelphia. Around every corner, there’s something new and exciting to experience. That said, renting […]
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When a tenant rents a property from a landlord or property manager, he or she is given the right to enjoy the property undisturbed under the “implied warranty of quiet enjoyment” or “implied covenant of quiet enjoyment”. According to Nolo, quiet enjoyment is “The right of a property owner or tenant to enjoy his or […]
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We all want our days to flow smoothly and efficiently. With that in mind, The development team at Rentec Direct is working hard to make your property management software more efficient and more intuitive so you can have more time to focus on other important tasks like increasing occupancy and building your portfolio. To that […]
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There may come a time when working as a landlord that you decide it is time to move on from some of your properties. Whether you’re tired of managing that particular property or you feel that your investments are better placed elsewhere, selling rental property may soon be a priority on your to-do list. Figuring […]
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Properly handling your rental income and expenses, including accurately accounting for and tracking your funds, is an essential part of rental management. Both landlords and property managers need to create a well-defined accounting system, to help them stay organized. Property managers are additionally tasked with adhering to trust account guidelines and properly handling owner funds. […]
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The ghostly time of year will soon be upon us. A chilling time when ghouls and monsters emerge with an unquenchable hunger for chocolates and sweet treats. To prep for the small knights and villains that may be knocking on your residents’ doors, there are always a few Halloween safety precautions that you can take. […]
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