Thoughts, news, and tips from the RentSpree team

RentSpree Delivers $10 Million in Revenue for MLS Partners

News

RentSpree Generates $10 Million for Multiple Listing Services Partners

RentSpree crosses record threshold as demand for rentals remains at all-time highs

Nadja Brandt

PR Director

Agent

Building bridges: Greg Robertson’s guide to thriving in real estate tech

RentSpree CEO, Mike Lucarelli, sits down with Greg Robertson to talk about the real estate technology space and how Robinson is navigating the current challenges facing those in real estate today.

RentSpree Staff

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.

RentSpree Staff

Get thoughts, news, and tips sent straight to your inbox.

By subscribing, you confirm that you agree with our Terms and Conditions.

Landlord

How Does a Sublease Work?

If your tenant decides to take on a roommate after the start of the lease or leave before the lease is up, they may choose to sublease their share of the property to someone else. The problem? That leaves you with no control over who's occupying your property. Learn about a better option and find out how to keep the lines of communication open so that your renter reaches out to you first and keeps you in the loop.

Christy Murdock

Author

Landlord

How Much Should I Charge for a Security Deposit?

The amount you'll charge for a security deposit depends on a variety of factors, from the laws in your city and state to the style of your rental property's fixtures and finishes. Check out our guide to determining how much to charge, how to manage the security deposit during your renter's tenancy, and how to decide how much to return to them at the end of their lease. In addition, you'll learn how to notify your renter in the event that you have to retain some or all of their deposit.

Christy Murdock

Author

Landlord

How Does Rent To Own Work?

Discover the basics of rent-to-own lease agreements, how they are structured & many ways they benefit you as a landlord. This comprehensive beginners’ guide to understanding rent-to-own lease agreements will set you up for success as a landlord.

Sarah Layton

Author

Landlord

What Is Tenancy At Will?

Tenancy at will is a type of rental agreement. It allows you and your tenant to enter into a month-to-month tenancy with no strings attached. It also means that either party can terminate this kind of tenancy early with a simple 30 days notice. Discover the ins, outs, perks and drawbacks you need to know as a landlord before entering into this unique type of agreement with your tenants.

Sarah Layton

Author

Landlord

9 Essential Factors to Choosing the Right Rental Property Location

Finding the right rental property location is the key to successful real estate investing. These nine factors can help you determine if an area is worth pursuing or if you should continue your search.

Eva Hatzenbihler

Author

Landlord

What Items Should a Landlord Include on a Vacant Rental Unit Repair Form or List?

As you develop your vacant rental unit repair list, consider keeping items in good working order, like heating & cooling, plumbing, electricity, and checking the fire and carbon monoxide detectors.

Eva Hatzenbihler

Author

Landlord

How Much Should I Raise Rent?

If you find your property at break even, you may be overdue for a rent increase. Understanding what’s going on in the local rental market is the key to knowing if you can raise rents and by how much.

Eva Hatzenbihler

Author

Landlord

How to Check a Renter’s History

Running a comprehensive check on a renter’s history can take time. However, it's worth all the time and money to avoid tenant problems and evictions. Here are six ways to check a renters history.

Eva Hatzenbihler

Author