Articles from RentSpree Staff

Landlord

Homes for heroes: How landlords can support veteran tenants

Military veterans comprise a large percentage of our nation's homelessness population. To address this issue, veterans need the support and tools to help them secure and stay in quality, affordable homes.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

The renter's guide on how to pay rent

From paper checks in the mail to digital payment portals, there are a number of ways renters can pay their rent on the first of each month. We'll go over five different rent payment options to help you determine which method is the best for you.

RentSpree Staff
Company

RentSpree hits 2 million users on its rental platform

RentSpree is proud to announce our latest milestone, doubling our user base to two million users in less than two years.

RentSpree Staff
Product

RentSpree Launches Rent Reporting Feature to Empower Renters on the Path to Homeownership

RentSpree's Credit Builder feature reports on-time rent payments directly to credit bureaus. Credit Builder helps transform rent payment obligations into stepping stones toward a better credit score.

RentSpree Staff
News

OneKey® MLS Successfully Launches RentSpree Integration for All Subscribers

RentSpree's robust rental tools are now available to OneKey® MLS's 48,000+ subscribers throughout the New York regional area.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

How long does a bad rental history stay on your record?

A bad rental history can negatively impact your ability to rent a home, as landlords and property managers often conduct background checks on prospective tenants. But what constitutes a bad rental history and how long do those issues stay on your record?

RentSpree Staff
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Agent

What do landlords look for in lease applications?

Whether you are a property manager or a rental agent screening potential tenants for your client, you’ll want to think like a landlord when vetting your next renter. What do landlords look for in lease applications? What questions are they asking themselves when they’re reviewing a stack of hopeful tenants? We’ll help you develop a systematic approach to the evaluation process so that you can make more reliable decisions.

RentSpree Staff
Renter

How to remove an eviction from a tenant screening report

An eviction on your tenant screening report can make it even more challenging to secure a new home. However, it's not impossible to have the eviction removed from your report. In this article, we will discuss how to remove an eviction from your tenant screening report.

RentSpree Staff

Paying rental application fees before viewing an apartment

Applying for an apartment can be a daunting and expensive task, especially when you consider the various fees required before you can move in. In this article, we'll explain what an application fee is, how much you should expect to pay, and how you to avoid rental scams based on application fees.

RentSpree Staff