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RentSpree Expands in Texas & Louisiana with New NTREIS Partnership

RentSpree is thrilled to announce a significant new partnership with NTREIS, expanding the platform's reach to serve realtors across Texas and Louisiana.

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Aileen Romero
Event Marketing Lead
Landlord

RentRedi review: pricing, features, and how it compares

RentRedi is a subscription-based property management platform built for landlords looking for screening, rent collection, maintenance tracking, and accounting in one place. Plans start at $12 per month (billed annually), with no free tier. On top of the subscription fee, tenant screening runs $39.99 to $49.99, typically paid by the applicant where permitted. RentRedi's single-plan pricing structure keeps things simple, though landlords who want to get started without a subscription, reduce their compliance risk, or reach more renters through broader listing distribution may find RentSpree to be a better fit.

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Kimberly Mingo
Landlord

TurboTenant vs. Zillow Rental Manager (and an alternative worth considering)

Most landlords comparing TurboTenant and Zillow Rental Manager are trying to answer the same question: how do I find the right tenant? That means getting your listing in front of renters, screening the people who apply, and confirming they actually earn what they claim. Zillow gives you the audience, but you can only verify income with uploaded pay stubs, which AI tools can easily doctor. TurboTenant's free plan covers screening, but it skips Zillow and charges $199 a year to verify income. RentSpree handles all three on its free plan: Zillow syndication, TransUnion screening, and bank-verified income for a flat $49.99 per tenant screening that you can require the applicant to pay.

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Kimberly Mingo

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Agent

How to Leverage Real Estate Video Marketing and Personalize Your Brand

Statistics show that more and more consumer decision-making is driven by the authenticity and impact of video marketing. If you’re looking to implement real estate video marketing into your promotional strategy, we’ve got plenty of ideas to get you started. From logistics to pricing to content, you’ll find everything you need to put together and leverage an effective video marketing plan.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Landlord

How to Conduct a Pet Screening [+ Example Application]

As a landlord, you may or may not choose to accept tenants with pets. If you decide to do so, however, you may be unsure about what restrictions you can place on the pets you welcome and what information you can ask for upfront. Our pet screening and pet application guide provides the information you need so that you can get all of your questions answered and have important conversations with your pet-owning potential tenants.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Agent

How to Make Your Website Festive [+ Downloadable Assets]

You may think of your website and other online content as a “one and done” affair. However, you can make a big impact, and create a more welcoming virtual home base, when you change up your website’s look for holidays or other special times of the year. Find out how to make your website festive and how to communicate your holiday spirit to the visitors who find you there.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Agent

How a Real Estate Virtual Assistant Can Support Your Business

As much as you may like to believe you can do it all, you probably shouldn’t do it all. In fact, optimizing your time by outsourcing those tasks that don’t have to be completed by you is a good way to build scale into your real estate business. Not sure where to start? A real estate virtual assistant can save you time and money while helping you accomplish more day in and day out.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Agent

What are the Best Way to get Comps for my Rental Property?

There are so many factors to take into consideration when determining how much your property is worth and how much you can charge potential renters, including location, features, and comparable properties. How do you know what constitutes rental comps for the units or homes in your real estate portfolio? Whether you’re a property owner, property manager, or rental agent, we’ll guide you through the process of nailing down the comps that matter most.

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Christy Murdock
Author
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Renter

What are things to consider when renting a house?

If you’re still trying to decide where to put down roots or if you simply don’t have a down payment saved up for a home purchase, you may end up deciding to rent a home instead of buying. While this may seem cheaper and more convenient in the short term, home rental can have serious implications for your long-term financial health. Find out some of the drawbacks of home rental so that you can offset them with smart monetary planning and decision-making.

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Christy Murdock
Author
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Agent

32 Real Estate Careers for a Fulfilling Side Hustle or Full-Time Gig

If you have a passion for real estate, there are plenty of ways to make a living doing what you love. Not quite ready to switch careers? There are also side gigs you can participate in while you are getting your education and seeking licensure. This list of 32 real estate careers is sure to get you thinking about how to turn your love of real estate into a satisfying, and rewarding, career.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Agent

How Long Should You Study for the Real Estate Exam? + Tips for Acing the Test

Studying for the real estate exam can be a complicated process due to the sheer volume of new information you’ll be trying to master and the many different topics involved. How long should you study for the real estate exam and how can you maximize the effectiveness of your study time? We’ll walk you through best practices for your study time, including the biggest mistakes hopeful agents make in the process.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Agent

The Senior’s Guide to Becoming a Real Estate Agent as a Second Career

For many of us, retirement is no longer about sitting on a porch in a rocking chair or playing a round of golf every day. It’s about continuing to challenge yourself, often through a second career. If you have a passion for people and homes, this seniors guide to becoming a real estate agent can help you develop a post-retirement second career as a real estate professional, including what it takes to create a successful practice.

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Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO