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Market Your Rental Property with RentSpree's Free Listing Syndication

Marketing a rental property listing and generating leads doesn't need to be time-consuming or a headache. With RentSpree listing syndication, agents and landlords can save time while maximizing exposure for their rental property listing.

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Courtney Finello
Product Marketing
News

RentSpree celebrates 9th anniversary with record growth and milestones

RentSpree celebrates 9 years of innovation with record growth, surpassing 3.2 million users and expanding its rental solutions.

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Nadja Brandt
PR Director
Los Angeles suburbs
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Our journey after the Palisades fire: Finding home, trusting friends, and rebuilding together

After losing his home in the Palisades fire, RentSpree General Counsel Michael Rauch navigated the challenges of finding a rental and leaning on trusted relationships.

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RentSpree Staff

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Landlord

How Does a Lease Work?

There are so many things that come up during the course of a rental term, from permission for pets to who mows the grass. How do you make sure that you and your tenant are on the same page? With a well-written lease agreement that spells out the rights and responsibilities of each tenant. Find out how a lease works and learn what to include in your rental agreement so that you both have greater peace of mind.

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Christy Murdock
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Landlord

How Does a Sublease Work?

If your tenant decides to take on a roommate after the start of the lease or leave before the lease is up, they may choose to sublease their share of the property to someone else. The problem? That leaves you with no control over who's occupying your property. Learn about a better option and find out how to keep the lines of communication open so that your renter reaches out to you first and keeps you in the loop.

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Christy Murdock
Author
Landlord

How Much Should I Charge for a Security Deposit?

The amount you'll charge for a security deposit depends on a variety of factors, from the laws in your city and state to the style of your rental property's fixtures and finishes. Check out our guide to determining how much to charge, how to manage the security deposit during your renter's tenancy, and how to decide how much to return to them at the end of their lease. In addition, you'll learn how to notify your renter in the event that you have to retain some or all of their deposit.

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Christy Murdock
Author
Landlord

9 Essential Factors to Choosing the Right Rental Property Location

Finding the right rental property location is the key to successful real estate investing. These nine factors can help you determine if an area is worth pursuing or if you should continue your search.

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Eva Hatzenbihler
Author
Landlord

How to Check a Renter’s History

Running a comprehensive check on a renter’s history can take time. However, it's worth all the time and money to avoid tenant problems and evictions. Here are six ways to check a renters history.

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Eva Hatzenbihler
Author
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What is the Best Site to Get a Free Credit Report?

Whether you’re pulling a credit report for your own use or have a potential tenant who wants a better understanding of their financial record, everyone is entitled to a free annual credit report. There are many services that offer access to these important financial records. Find out which is the best site for a free credit report and how to obtain the information you need.

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Christy Murdock
Author
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Agent

What is a screening report?

You may be used to making your decisions about new tenants based on highly unique criteria, or even just a gut feeling following an initial conversation. However, to make a truly informed decision, a screening report is a must. What is a screening report, what information does it contain, and how do you evaluate and compare screening reports for potential tenants? Here you’ll learn all of the ins and outs of the process and the final product.

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Kimberly Mingo
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Landlord

What Is A TransUnion SmartMove Resident Score?

You already know the TransUnion SmartMove report is a great option for conducting your rental applicant screening process. Now find out what one of its most unique features, the resident score, can tell you about your potential tenant. What is a resident score? It’s just the latest way that the Transunion Smartmove report is designed to make property management and landlording easier than ever.

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RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

What Do Rental Background Checks Show?

If you’ve ever had a bad experience with a tenant, you know that there’s no substitute for an effective and comprehensive screening process. But what do rental background checks show and how can you evaluate the information you receive in order to make better decisions? Here we’ll walk you through the various aspects of a background check and help you navigate the process to find the perfect tenant.

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RentSpree Staff