Articles from RentSpree Staff

How to Set Up the Ability to Pay Rent Online

Discover the benefits of paying rent online, from automated reminders to secure transactions and better record-keeping. This article breaks down how tenants and landlords can streamline rent payments with trusted digital tools, making the process faster and more convenient for everyone.

RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

How Much Should I Charge For Rent? 6 Key Factors to Consider

Part of setting a rental rate requires you to thread the needle between profitability and renter demand in your market. “How much should I charge for rent” is probably a question you ask yourself often, especially during market shifts and times of economic uncertainty. We’ve put together a list of six key factors to help you make your decision along with information about ways our rent estimate tool can help you price with confidence.

RentSpree Staff

Landlord

How to Evict Someone in 5 Steps

Eviction can be a complex and time-consuming process requiring a strict legal process and rigorous communication with the tenant in question. We’ve put together a guide so that you’ll understand how to evict someone and, more importantly, what determines whether it's time to move forward with an eviction. You’ll also find out when eviction might not be the best option and when it might be forbidden outright.

RentSpree Staff

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Rental application trends in California’s top 5 cities

Due to slowing growth, California real estate is undergoing significant market shifts. It’s important for you to keep an eye on trends and statistics in the Golden State’s major markets so that you can plan for what’s next. We’ve put together rental application trends in California’s top five cities so that you’ll have a better idea of current changes along with our predictions for the post-COVID real estate landscape.

RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

Can a Landlord Choose Tenants?

As a landlord, you may pride yourself on your instincts for people. You may feel that a handshake and a five-minute conversation are all you need to choose a great tenant. However, there are fair housing laws and local and state regulations that must come into play when a landlord is choosing a potential tenant. So can a landlord choose tenants? Yes, within the bounds of certain limitations.

RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

What Is A TransUnion SmartMove Resident Score?

You already know the TransUnion SmartMove report is a great option for conducting your rental applicant screening process. Now find out what one of its most unique features, the resident score, can tell you about your potential tenant. What is a resident score? It’s just the latest way that the Transunion Smartmove report is designed to make property management and landlording easier than ever.

RentSpree Staff

Landlord

What Do Rental Background Checks Show?

If you’ve ever had a bad experience with a tenant, you know that there’s no substitute for an effective and comprehensive screening process. But what do rental background checks show and how can you evaluate the information you receive in order to make better decisions? Here we’ll walk you through the various aspects of a background check and help you navigate the process to find the perfect tenant.

RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

How To Verify Tenant Employment

Before you rent a property to a potential tenant, you need to ensure that they can afford the rent -- and that their income source is consistent. This guide will help you learn how to verify tenant employment as well as what to do if your tenant has an alternative source of income, like retirement income from a pension or self-employed income from a small business or freelance gig.

RentSpree Staff

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Agent

Do you need a social security number on an apartment rental application?

Depending on the rules and regulations that apply in your local and state market, there may be some items you can’t ask for on a standard rental application. In fact, asking the wrong question could get you in trouble and violate fair housing laws and guidelines. Find out whether you can ask for a social security number on an apartment rental application and, if not, what you should do instead.

RentSpree Staff