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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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Before renting your property to a new tenant, there are a few essential steps you need to complete for a smooth tenant turnover. It’s your legal responsibility to provide a comfortable, healthy and safe living environment to your tenants, which often entails performing some essential repairs and upgrades. Aside from meeting all the legal requirements, […]
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Maintaining a presence online with a professional website for your rental business is one of the best ways to establish yourself as a leading property manager or landlord. A website allows your current and future renters to learn more about your properties and the way you manage them. Property managers and landlords are able […]
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When establishing yourself as a professional property manager, it is important to acquire appropriate insurance to protect your business, yourself and the properties you manage for others. Who needs property management insurance coverage? If you are involved in the following activities, it is important to have the right coverage and insurance policies: Renting or leasing […]
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As a real estate investor and a landlord, you will not only have to maintain your property regularly, but there may come a time for you to remodel or renovate the property. In some cases these renovations will be absolutely necessary, despite the expensive price tag attached to the property update. Thankfully, you can take […]
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Being a college student or a newly-wed or simply someone who often changes apartments for some reason or is planning to do so in the near future, it can be difficult to feel at home in your new apartment, especially since it’s not really yours. However, the circumstances have taught us we need to adjust […]
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Give your tenants more ways to pay rent online with new multiple tenant payment account options from Rentec Direct. When it comes to paying rent or other rental related expenses online, your tenants might prefer to use more than one bank account or credit card to make the payment. Which is why we announced a […]
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Finding the right investors and would-be clients is an important task for a successful property manager. And continuing to build your portfolio with more clients can be a chore, but once you have the tools of the trade down, you may find that some of the owners knocking on your door are not a good […]
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When you hear about a landlord’s or a property manager’s responsibility to prevent discrimination at a rental property, we are most likely referring to the Federal Fair Housing Act. This article and the video below examine one of the most important landlord-tenant laws, the Federal Fair Housing Act. In the world of property management even […]
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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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Access the webinar recording here: Accounting & Reconciliation Tools One of the most important tasks in rental management is good accounting and bookkeeping. We understand how valuable good account management is for your rental business. Rentec Direct recently hosted a webinar on Accounting and Reconciliation. The webinar included valuable information from your Director of Client […]
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Your property listings are about to get an awesome makeover that will make your vacant properties stand out and get noticed, so you can fill those vacancies fast. It’s all part of the property listings redesign brought to you by your Rentec Direct development team! We’ve been hard at work here at Rentec Direct on […]
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How safe is your property? As a landlord or property owner, you already know about local safety laws related to your rental. However, are you making sure your tenants are actually secure in your space? This isn’t just about protecting your tenants, it’s about protecting your property. While, of course, you want your renters to […]
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The heat pump is one of the most fascinating machines ever invented. Then again, it’s easy to say that about an appliance that cools you when it’s hot and warms you up during the winter months. With a heat pump, you won’t need a separate AC unit for the summer and a furnace for the […]
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