Articles from RentSpree Staff

We’ve moved! Join RentSpree’s new Seattle team

RentSpree’s new headquarters is bringing exciting engineering and sales jobs to Seattle, offering opportunities for software engineers and salespeople to build impactful solutions in real estate tech.

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Agent

Essential guide to becoming a part-time real estate agent

You may love the idea of making real estate your full-time career, but you may not be at a place where you can make the switch. Why not start out with real estate as a side-hustle and see where it takes you before you go all-in? We’ve put together the information you need to become a part-time real estate agent and to increase your chances of success once you’ve earned your license.

RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

How landlords can verify proof of income in 2025

As a landlord, one of the best ways to protect your property investment is to ensure your tenant can afford their monthly rent. In this article, we'll go over 10 ways landlords can verify proof of income and

RentSpree Staff

Company

Our journey after the Palisades fire: Finding home, trusting friends, and rebuilding together

After losing his home in the Palisades fire, RentSpree General Counsel Michael Rauch navigated the challenges of finding a rental and leaning on trusted relationships.

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Agent

Helping displaced individuals: Rental applications 101 for agents

Learn how agents can support individuals displaced by natural disasters through a simplified rental application process, including free screening and reusable applications.

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Agent

How to recognize fake pay stubs

Verifying salary information is a vital step in your tenant screening process to ensure you're finding the best tenants possible. In this article, we'll share how to spot a fake pay stub as well as the different tools and best practices you can employ to ensure you're thoroughly vetting every rental candidate.

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Landlord

How to write a rental application denial letter

When you have to let a potential tenant know that you're denying their rental application, it's important that you do so in writing to both protect yourself and provide clarity for the applicant. In this article, we'll talk you through what's included in a rental application denial letter and even give you a free template to use.

RentSpree Staff

Landlord

How to be a great landlord to your tenants

Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your renters doesn't have to be stressful or overly complicated. In this article, we're sharing several tips on how to be a great landlord and the various tools you can employ to make your life as a landlord headache-free.

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Landlord

Guide to standard rental application forms

With a thorough rental application, agents can ensure every prospective tenant is who they say they are and protect their landlord client from bad actors. In this guide, we'll go over the information agents should ask from applicants and explain what agents need to look for (and how to interpret) on a rental application.

RentSpree Staff