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Complete property management software solution.

Last updated: March 2025

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Last updated: March 2025

What is Rentec Direct?

Rentec Direct is a web-based property management software for landlords, property managers and associations to help them manage properties. It offers users a complete property and general ledger accounting that helps in maintaining the bank, property and tenant records.

The solution offers a professional website wherein the users can publish the property vacancies along with pictures, property details and prices. The solution also lets users publish vacancies to Craigslist and other popular rental property websites. The online file management allows users to upload and share images, lease and other documents.

The tenant screening feature helps users to check criminal, financial and eviction reports of new tenants. The solution has an automatic ACH feature which largely helps associations to simplify the rent payments by eChecks or credit card.

The software gives users an unlimited access to US-based client support to help users easily resolve the software related issues. Rentec Direct focusses on data security and ensures two-factor authentication and other measures to ensure that user data remains safe.

Rentec provides its services to around 12,000 clients globally. The software is available for deployment on Windows and Mac operating systems as well as mobile devices.

Benefits of using Rentec Direct

  • Rentec Direct provides a complete bank, property and tenant accounting for owners, property managers and associations to manage their records in a simplified and accurate way.

  • The software has a complete general ledger accounting functionality that helps clients track income and expenses.

  • It offers advanced tenant screening features within the platform to provide clients with credit, criminal, and eviction history reports to ensure a good tenant.

  • The software provides each clien with a personal property management website that allows users to publish their listings online and also track tenant leads.

  • Rentec Direct offers clients the option to collect tenant rent payments online via eCheck (ACH) or credit/debit card, and gives property managers the option to pay owners via automated ACH payments.
  • Starting from

    50

    Per month

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    Rentec Direct's key features

    Most critical features, based on insights from Rentec Direct users:

    Online Payments
    Property Management
    Tenant Portal
    Tenant Tracking
    Rent Tracking
    Lease Tracking

    All Rentec Direct features

    Features rating:

    Accounting
    Tax Management
    Lease Origination
    Payment Processing
    Transaction Monitoring
    Document Management
    Property Database
    Occupancy Management
    Overdue Payments
    Owner Portal
    Portfolio Management
    Real-Time Notifications
    Real-Time Reporting
    Recurring Invoicing
    Recurring Payments
    Recurring/Subscription Billing
    Work Order Management
    Mobile App
    Mobile Access
    Metered Billing
    Member Database
    Marketing Management
    Maintenance Scheduling
    Maintenance Management
    Listing Management
    Lease Management
    Lead Management
    Late Fee Calculation
    Invoice Processing
    Website Management
    Vendor Management
    Vacancy Management
    Utility Billing
    User Management
    Trust Accounting
    Transaction History
    Third-Party Integrations
    Tenant Screening
    Tenant Management
    Template Management
    Tax Filing
    Task Management
    SMS Messaging
    Service Request Management
    Self Service Portal
    Search/Filter
    Role-Based Permissions
    Retail Leases
    Residential Properties
    Residential Leases
    Reporting/Analytics
    Reporting & Statistics
    Rent Collection
    Reminders
    Customer Database
    Criminal History Verification
    Credit Check
    Credit Card Processing
    Contact Management
    Contact Database
    Confirmations/Reminders
    Compliance Management
    Communication Management
    Commercial Properties
    Commercial Leases
    Client/Property Matching
    Client Portal
    Billing & Invoicing
    Bank Reconciliation
    Background Screening
    Audit Trail
    Audit Management
    Application Management
    API
    Alerts/Notifications
    Activity Tracking
    Activity Dashboard
    Accounts Receivable
    Access Controls/Permissions
    1099 Preparation
    Invoice Management
    Insurance Management
    Inspection Management
    Income & Balance Sheet
    Identity Verification
    General Ledger
    Fraud Detection
    For Residential
    For Property Managers
    Financial Reporting
    Financial Management
    File Storage
    File Sharing
    File Management
    Fee Collection
    Expense Tracking
    Electronic Signature
    Electronic Payments
    Document Storage
    Digital Signature
    Data Security
    Data Import/Export
    Dashboard
    Customizable Templates
    Customizable Reports
    Customizable Branding

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    Rentec Direct pricing

    Starting from

    50

    Per month

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    User opinions about Rentec Direct price and value

    Value for money rating:

    Of 23 reviews that provide robust commentary on Rentec Direct's price and value, 78% mention it in a positive light.

    Most users consider Rentec Direct to be very affordable and appreciate its reasonable pricing structure, which includes no extra charges and is easy to understand. They find the software cost-effective, especially for small companies, and value the inclusion of features typically found in more expensive programs. Some users report that the free website and domain name add to its value. However, some reviewers feel that the pricing of certain merchant options lacks transparency and that additional fees for specific services can be unexpected. They also mention that managing multiple bank accounts can be costly.

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    To see what individual users think of Rentec Direct's cost and value, check out the review excerpts below.

    “I also like that I did not have to commit for one year (Rent Manager, Appfolio) and that the price point was very reasonable with no extra charges for this or that and a very easy-to-understand pricing equation.”
    “The price is very reasonable and this application includes all of the items the very expensive programs include.”
    “Their processor, Forte, often sends you back to Rentec, and Rentec sends you back to Forte, and the pricing of the merchant options is not clear or transparent until you get your bill.”

    Rentec Direct support options

    Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Email/Help Desk
    Chat
    Knowledge Base
    Phone Support
    FAQs/Forum

    Training options

    Videos
    Live Online
    Webinars
    Documentation

    Rentec Direct reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6

    /5

    189

    Positive reviews

    93

    %

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend9.16/10
    Rating distribution

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    4

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    Pros
    “We scheduled a call and within the first five minutes he was helping true up a couple of items. He was great and provided great value.”
    “Customer Support is excellent. There is great help on the Chat window and when that isn't available, phone support is great.”
    “You are provided with more information at the best price available in the market today. What I like the best is not only the information that is provided, but the customer service.”
    Cons
    “The only downside I have found with this software is its inability to integrate with QuickBooks.”
    “Strictly operator error, I forget my log in from time to time. Seriously, I haven't found anything I'm unhappy with.”
    “That company did a terrible job and forced us to find a solution to be able to handle the job on our own.”

    Rentec Direct FAQs

    Q. What type of pricing plans does Rentec Direct offer?

    Rentec Direct has the following pricing plans:
    Starting from: $50.00/month
    Pricing model: Subscription
    Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)


    Q. Who are the typical users of Rentec Direct?

    Rentec Direct has the following typical customers:
    Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


    Q. What languages does Rentec Direct support?

    Rentec Direct supports the following languages:
    English


    Q. Does Rentec Direct support mobile devices?

    Rentec Direct supports the following devices:
    Android, iPad, iPhone


    Q. Does Rentec Direct offer an API?

    Yes, Rentec Direct has an API available for use.


    Q. What other apps does Rentec Direct integrate with?

    Rentec Direct integrates with the following applications:
    zInspector, Dropbox Business, Zumper, Payscore, QuickBooks Online Advanced, Apartments.com Rental Manager, Docusign, Plaid, Dropbox Sign, CSG Forte, IntelliCorp, ShowMojo, Twilio, CloudConvert


    Q. What level of support does Rentec Direct offer?

    Rentec Direct offers the following support options:
    Email/Help Desk, Chat, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, FAQs/Forum

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