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DoorLoop vs TurboTenant (and why RentSpree wins for landlords)

DoorLoop and TurboTenant sit at opposite ends of the landlord software pricing spectrum but share key weaknesses in the leasing workflow: slow screening, no automated compliance, and limited or expensive income verification. This article compares them feature by feature, and introduces RentSpree, a simpler, more affordable alternative that helps you screen faster, avoid fraud, and automatically stay compliant.

Kimberly Mingo
Landlord

Top Zillow Rental Manager alternatives of 2026

This guide compares six Zillow Rental Manager alternatives for landlords and agents: RentSpree, TurboTenant, Avail, RentRedi, Hemlane, and Apartments.com. We evaluated each on trust and reputation, tenant screening depth, compliance tools, income verification, listing reach, and pricing. RentSpree stands out as the top alternative with higher verified ratings, broader listing syndication (including to Zillow's own network plus a dozen more sites), automated compliance tools, and bank-verified income on any plan.

Kimberly Mingo
Landlord

Best background check companies for screening renters in 2026

This guide compares the best background check companies for screening renters in 2026. We evaluate four platforms on criminal coverage, income verification method, report speed, and compliance support. For landlords and agents who want thorough screening with built-in compliance, RentSpree stands out as the only platform on this list with automated adverse action notices, conditional acceptance support, and bank-verified income available on any plan.

Kimberly Mingo

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Tenant vs. occupant: Key differences landlords should know

It is essential to understand the difference between the tenant and the occupant. Tenants have rules & regulations from the lease agreement. Occupants have to follow the rules but have no contract.

Eva Hatzenbihler
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Landlord

How to write a rental application denial letter

When you have to let a potential tenant know that you're denying their rental application, it's important that you do so in writing to both protect yourself and provide clarity for the applicant. In this article, we'll talk you through what's included in a rental application denial letter and even give you a free template to use.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

How to be a great landlord to your tenants

Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your renters doesn't have to be stressful or overly complicated. In this article, we're sharing several tips on how to be a great landlord and the various tools you can employ to make your life as a landlord headache-free.

RentSpree Staff
Landlord

Guide to standard rental application forms

With a thorough rental application, agents can ensure every prospective tenant is who they say they are and protect their landlord client from bad actors. In this guide, we'll go over the information agents should ask from applicants and explain what agents need to look for (and how to interpret) on a rental application.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

Documents To Request from Prospective Tenants

If you’re conducting an evaluation of a potential tenant, you’ll need more than an application and a handshake. Find out what documents to ask for from tenants and who needs to provide information if you’re working with multiple roommates or family members. Enjoy added peace of mind with a more robust and thorough tenant screening and documentation process.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

Rental application process 101

In this article, we'll go over the various parts of the rental application process including what the application is, why you can't afford to ignore an application, and what you can expect in the subsequent chapters of this guide.

RentSpree Staff
California real estate rental application fees
Landlord

A guide to California rental application fees

The rental application process varies, with different requirements for different states and municipalities. If you are a landlord, rental agent, or property manager in California, it’s important for you to keep up with all of the ins and outs of the rental application process, including the fees and deposits you are allowed to charge to potential renters. Our guide to California rental application fees will ensure that you are on the right side of the state’s latest legislation and regulatory requirements.

RentSpree Staff
Rent Estimate the Ultimate Guide
Landlord

The ultimate rent estimate guide

Whether you are a real estate investor or a real estate agent providing advice and support for the investors on your client roster, developing and maintaining an accurate rent estimate is the first step toward measuring the profitability and return on investment of the property under your care. In addition, once you develop an initial rent estimate, you can continue to plug in new information so that it becomes more accurate and useful in the years ahead.

Christy Murdock
Author
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Landlord

10 important basics of being a long-distance landlord

Real estate investment opportunities can happen anywhere and the perfect property may not be in your neighborhood at all. The good news? With today’s tech capabilities and communication options, you can own and manage a property from virtually anywhere. If you’ve been considering an investment opportunity in a distant city or even another state, we’ve got a roundup of great information that you need before you begin life as a long-distance landlord.

RentSpree Staff