Using the Rentables Platform

"How-to" articles covering all the major features and functions

22 articles in this collection
Written by Jerry and Kirk

Accounting

How to record an owner or tenant charge

Here we cover charging owners or tenants for repairs, late fees, utility bills, or any other one-off charge.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to record payment of a charge

Recording payments received and issuing payment to vendors,

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to record rents received

Where and how to record rent received from tenants.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to pay owner proceeds

Learn how to pay owner proceeds at the end of the rent cycle.

Written by Jerry
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How to draw management fees

Paying yourself. Recording the Draw of your proceeds from your trust account.

Written by Kirk
Updated over a week ago

How to record a security deposit

Sometimes the manager holds the deposit and sometimes the owner does. Learn how to track them in Rentables.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to refund a security deposit

Refund the tenant's security deposit after they've moved out and you've deducted any charges for repairs or cleaning.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to setup recurring charges

Save time and setup recurring charges for things like gardening, pool services, or utilities.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

Properties and Owners

How to add an Owner

When you get a new customer, the first thing you will want to do is add them to Rentables.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to add or edit a property

Written by Jerry
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How to generate an owner statement

Each time to pay an owner Rentables will automatically generate an owner statement. Learn more here.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to setup owner direct deposit

Pay owners electronically with ACH direct deposit.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to create a property group (aka complex)

Written by Jerry
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How to mark a property as inactive

When you no longer manage a property, you will want to mark it as inactive.

Written by Kirk
Updated over a week ago

Leases and Tenants

How to add or edit a lease

From the property details page, select New Lease from the lease action menu.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to terminate a lease

You will want to schedule a move out in Rentables when a tenant gives notice that they are moving.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to raise rent

Learn how to schedule a rent increase.

Written by Jerry
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How to setup tenants to pay online

Let tenants pay online with ACH / Direct Debit

Written by Kirk
Updated over a week ago

Reports

How to generate a Profit and Loss report

Rentables can generate an Income and Expense (profit and loss) report by property, owner, or property group.

Written by Kirk
Updated over a week ago

Rentables System

How to setup owner/tenant portal accounts

Give your clients access to their real-time portal.

Written by Kirk
Updated over a week ago

User Defined Attributes

Create your own custom attributes for leases and properties.

Written by Jerry
Updated over a week ago

How to store taxpayer ID numbers

In order to generate 1099s for your owners and vendors, you will need their Taxpayer ID numbers. Learn how to store them securely.

Written by Kirk
Updated over a week ago