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Using the Rentables Platform
Using the Rentables Platform
"How-to" articles covering all the major features and functions
22 articles in this collection
Written by
Jerry
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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
Updated over a week ago
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
Updated over a week ago
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
Updated over a week ago
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