Rentec Direct
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Property Management & Payment Solutions
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Features
38 features across 21 categories
Accounting(6)
Create and manage bank deposits with bank account reconciliation features
Ratio utility billing (RUBS) and common area maintenance (CAM) expense tracking
Full bank, property, and tenant accounting features including general ledger accounting to keep records simple and accurate
Full general ledger accounting for properties, tenants, and owners
Unlimited recurring expenses and fully automated management fees
Manage clients' and tenants' funds safely and securely with tools designed for Trust Accounting and Trust Account Management. Certified trust account compliant software.
Automation(5)
Automated common area maintenance (CAM) and utility billing (RUBS) expense tracking and assessment
Automatically apply late fees based on configured rules and policies
Automated mailing capabilities integrated with PostGrid for physical mail communications
Automatically manage and apply rent increases for properties
Automated reminders for rent payments, maintenance, and other important tasks
Banking(1)
Automatically download and sync financial transactions between Rentec Direct and your bank
Communication(1)
Built-in email and text-message (SMS) service for convenient communication with tenants, owners, and vendors
Document Management(2)
Create, share, store custom forms and accept electronic signatures via Dropbox Sign integration
Securely store and share important files such as lease agreements, photos, and other documents with renters and owners
Inspections(1)
Mobile capabilities for conducting and documenting property inspections
Insurance(1)
Integrated options for renters insurance that tenants can purchase directly through the platform
Integrations(1)
Synchronize all financial data with QuickBooks accounting software
Leasing(2)
Advanced lead tracking tool for prospective tenants on your own website
Collect online applications from prospective tenants and track prospects and leads
Maintenance(1)
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)
Create custom rental websites for tenants to discover vacancies and attract owners to your business online
Automatically publish listings to 20+ popular rental websites to expand reach and find renters quickly
Mobile(1)
Mobile application (Resident Connect by Rentec Direct) for landlords and tenants to manage properties and payments on-the-go
Owner Management(1)
Give owners access to valuable property data and property performance details through a designated portal with online payment options
Payments(3)
Tenants can pay rent with cash at over 20,000 payment locations using integrated PayNearMe cash payment network
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
Automated owner disbursements via ACH electronic payments without need to print or fill out checks
Reporting(2)
Report rent payments to credit bureaus to help tenants boost their credit score
Extremely robust reporting system to track and manage portfolio performance with customizable income and expense reports
Screening(1)
Access instant background screening reports including criminal records, credit reports, eviction history, income verification, and SSN validation
Security(1)
Data is secured using bank-grade security, the toughest security in the industry
Support(2)
Free personalized one-on-one setup and onboarding support with no setup fees
Unlimited access to US-based customer support available by phone, email, and live chat
Tax Reporting(1)
Generate and e-file 1099 forms and Schedule E tax reports for easier tax preparation
Team Management(2)
Dedicated tools for property managers to assign and track marketing and maintenance responsibilities
Set up unlimited user accounts for your team to access the software securely with role-based permissions
Tenant Management(1)
Modern portal for residents to pay rent online, submit maintenance requests, view account information, and purchase renters insurance
Pricing
Rentec Pro
- ✓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
- ✓Everything in Rentec Pro, plus:
- ✓Trust Account Management & Reporting
- ✓Pay Owners via ACH
- ✓Owner Portal Mobile App
- ✓Marketing and Maintenance Managers
Basic Tenant Screening
- ✓Nationwide Criminal Search
- ✓Sex Offender Registry
- ✓SSN Validation
Enhanced Tenant Screening
- ✓Nationwide Criminal Search
- ✓Sex Offender Registry
- ✓SSN Validation
- ✓Nationwide Eviction Search
Premium Tenant Screening
Popular- ✓Nationwide Criminal Search
- ✓Sex Offender Registry
- ✓SSN Validation
- ✓Nationwide Eviction Search
- ✓TransUnion Credit Report
- ✓FICO Score
Cost Calculator
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Build It Yourself
Total Cost Comparison
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
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
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