Rentec Direct

rentecdirect.com
Property Management
Weekend Project

Property Management & Payment Solutions

How to Replace Rentec Direct

Overview

Rentec Direct is a cloud-based property management software platform that helps landlords and property managers manage properties, tenants, and owners. It provides comprehensive accounting, tenant screening, online rent collection, and marketing tools to streamline property management operations. The platform is designed for portfolios ranging from single-family homes to commercial properties with thousands of units.

Features

38 features across 21 categories

Accounting(6)

Bank Account Reconciliation

Create and manage bank deposits with bank account reconciliation features

Common Area Maintenance (CAM)

Ratio utility billing (RUBS) and common area maintenance (CAM) expense tracking

Complete Accounting System

Full bank, property, and tenant accounting features including general ledger accounting to keep records simple and accurate

Ledger Accounting

Full general ledger accounting for properties, tenants, and owners

Recurring Expenses

Unlimited recurring expenses and fully automated management fees

Trust Account Management & ReportingPremium

Manage clients' and tenants' funds safely and securely with tools designed for Trust Accounting and Trust Account Management. Certified trust account compliant software.

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Automation(5)

Automated CAM Charges

Automated common area maintenance (CAM) and utility billing (RUBS) expense tracking and assessment

Automated Late Fees

Automatically apply late fees based on configured rules and policies

Automated Mailing with PostGrid

Automated mailing capabilities integrated with PostGrid for physical mail communications

Automated Rent Increases

Automatically manage and apply rent increases for properties

Automatic Reminders

Automated reminders for rent payments, maintenance, and other important tasks

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Banking(1)

Auto Sync Bank Transactions

Automatically download and sync financial transactions between Rentec Direct and your bank

Communication(1)

Email & SMS Notifications

Built-in email and text-message (SMS) service for convenient communication with tenants, owners, and vendors

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Document Management(2)

Electronic Signatures

Create, share, store custom forms and accept electronic signatures via Dropbox Sign integration

Online File Management

Securely store and share important files such as lease agreements, photos, and other documents with renters and owners

Inspections(1)

Mobile Inspections

Mobile capabilities for conducting and documenting property inspections

Insurance(1)

Renters Insurance

Integrated options for renters insurance that tenants can purchase directly through the platform

Integrations(1)

Synchronize Data with QuickBooks

Synchronize all financial data with QuickBooks accounting software

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Leasing(2)

Lead Tracking

Advanced lead tracking tool for prospective tenants on your own website

Online Rental Applications

Collect online applications from prospective tenants and track prospects and leads

Maintenance(1)

Work Order Management System

Track maintenance and repairs with work order management. Enter and track work orders and recurring maintenance or allow tenants to place repair requests

Marketing(2)

Professional Website

Create custom rental websites for tenants to discover vacancies and attract owners to your business online

Publish Vacancies Online

Automatically publish listings to 20+ popular rental websites to expand reach and find renters quickly

Mobile(1)

Mobile App for Landlords and Tenants

Mobile application (Resident Connect by Rentec Direct) for landlords and tenants to manage properties and payments on-the-go

Owner Management(1)

Owner PortalPremium

Give owners access to valuable property data and property performance details through a designated portal with online payment options

Payments(3)

Cash Payment Network

Tenants can pay rent with cash at over 20,000 payment locations using integrated PayNearMe cash payment network

Online Rent Payments

Free online rent collection via ACH/eCheck payments. Tenants can also pay via credit/debit card or electronic cash payments with automatic tracking and recording

Pay Owners via ACHPremium

Automated owner disbursements via ACH electronic payments without need to print or fill out checks

Reporting(2)

Credit Reporting

Report rent payments to credit bureaus to help tenants boost their credit score

Reporting System

Extremely robust reporting system to track and manage portfolio performance with customizable income and expense reports

Screening(1)

Tenant Screening

Access instant background screening reports including criminal records, credit reports, eviction history, income verification, and SSN validation

Security(1)

Bank-Grade Security

Data is secured using bank-grade security, the toughest security in the industry

Support(2)

Free Setup & Onboarding

Free personalized one-on-one setup and onboarding support with no setup fees

US-Based Customer Support

Unlimited access to US-based customer support available by phone, email, and live chat

Tax Reporting(1)

1099 E-File & Schedule E Tax Reports

Generate and e-file 1099 forms and Schedule E tax reports for easier tax preparation

Team Management(2)

Marketing and Maintenance ManagersPremium

Dedicated tools for property managers to assign and track marketing and maintenance responsibilities

Unlimited User Accounts

Set up unlimited user accounts for your team to access the software securely with role-based permissions

Tenant Management(1)

Tenant Portal

Modern portal for residents to pay rent online, submit maintenance requests, view account information, and purchase renters insurance

Pricing

Rentec Pro

$55/mo (or $2/unit minimum $50/mo)
  • Full Bank, Property, and Tenant Accounting
  • Tenant Screening
  • Market Vacant Properties
  • Free Online Rent Payments
  • Tenant Portal Mobile App
  • Work Orders & Maintenance Tracking
  • Free Training & Unlimited US-Based Customer Support
  • Cash Payment Network
  • Renters Insurance
  • Customizable Income and Expense Reports
  • Online Rental Applications
  • Tenant & Owner Portals
  • Automated CAM Charges
  • 1099 E-File & Schedule E Tax Reports
  • Unlimited User Accounts
  • Auto Sync Bank Transactions
  • Bank Account Reconciliation
  • Synchronize Data with QuickBooks
  • Email & SMS Notifications
  • Online File & Attachments Storage
  • Automatic Reminders
  • Automated Rent Increases
  • Automated Late Fees
  • Automated mailing with PostGrid
  • Mobile Inspections
  • Dropbox Sign Integration
  • Online Property Advertisement
  • Tenant Email & SMS Notifications

Rentec PM

$65/mo (or $2.50/unit)
  • Everything in Rentec Pro, plus:
  • Trust Account Management & Reporting
  • Pay Owners via ACH
  • Owner Portal Mobile App
  • Marketing and Maintenance Managers

Basic Tenant Screening

$10 per screening
  • Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • SSN Validation

Enhanced Tenant Screening

$13 per screening
  • Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • SSN Validation
  • Nationwide Eviction Search

Premium Tenant Screening

Popular
$18 per screening
  • Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • SSN Validation
  • Nationwide Eviction Search
  • TransUnion Credit Report
  • FICO Score

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Rentec Direct

Monthly$10/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$600

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$600
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 38 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Rentec Direct alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 38 features.

Buy Rentec Direct

Better Value
Monthly cost$100/mo
3-year total$3,600
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Rentec Direct saves ~$33,360 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 38 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

23 known integrations

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