What is Rentec Direct?
Rentec Direct is a comprehensive property management software platform designed specifically for landlords and property managers. The cloud-based system offers a complete suite of tools to streamline rental property operations, including full general ledger accounting, online rent collection, tenant screening services, and vacancy marketing capabilities.
The platform provides two main product tiers: Rentec Pro for landlords and real estate investors managing their own properties, and Rentec PM for professional property managers who require trust accounting features. Both versions include unlimited properties, tenants, and user accounts, along with mobile apps for convenient access. Rentec Direct integrates with numerous third-party services for enhanced functionality and offers award-winning US-based customer support with free personalized onboarding.
Features
- Complete Accounting System: Full general ledger accounting for properties, tenants, and owners with customizable income and expense reports
- Online Rent Payments: Free ACH payments with options for credit card and electronic cash payments through integrated networks
- Tenant Screening: Instant access to credit, criminal, and eviction reports with wholesale pricing for subscribers
- Vacancy Marketing: Publish rental listings to 20+ popular websites and collect online applications
- Trust Account Management: Specialized tools for property managers to handle client funds with compliance reporting
Use Cases
- Managing residential rental properties for individual landlords
- Professional property management for multiple owner clients
- Screening prospective tenants with comprehensive background checks
- Collecting rent payments electronically from tenants
- Marketing vacant properties across multiple listing platforms
- Tracking maintenance requests and work orders
- Managing trust accounts for property management businesses
- Generating financial reports for property performance analysis
FAQs
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What types of properties can be managed with Rentec Direct?
Rentec Direct supports various property types including single-family homes, small multi-family units, apartments, student housing, commercial properties, and affordable housing. -
What payment methods are available for tenants?
Tenants can pay rent through ACH (free), credit/debit cards (2.95% fee), or electronic cash payments via the PayNearMe network at over 20,000 locations. -
What customer support is included with a subscription?
All subscribers receive unlimited US-based support via phone, email, and live chat, along with free personalized onboarding and access to knowledge base resources. -
Is there a mobile application available?
Yes, Rentec Direct offers mobile apps for both landlords/property managers and tenants, providing access to key features from any mobile device. -
What integrations are available with Rentec Direct?
The platform integrates with numerous services including Dropbox Sign for electronic signatures, Plaid for bank synchronization, various rental listing sites, and multiple payment processors.
