Thoughts, news, and tips from the RentSpree team
RentSpree Announces Partnership with Bayou Board of REALTORS®
Southern Louisiana's multiple listing service is the latest to join RentSpree’s MLS Partnership Program.
Aileen Romero
Event Marketing Lead
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RentSpree partners with EBRHA for East Bay Landlords
An integrated rental platform is now available to EBRHA members, providing streamlined tenant screening, compliance support, and end-to-end rental tools designed for the East Bay market.
Aileen Romero
Event Marketing Lead
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DoorLoop vs TurboTenant (and why RentSpree wins for landlords)
DoorLoop and TurboTenant sit at opposite ends of the landlord software pricing spectrum but share key weaknesses in the leasing workflow: slow screening, no automated compliance, and limited or expensive income verification. This article compares them feature by feature, and introduces RentSpree, a simpler, more affordable alternative that helps you screen faster, avoid fraud, and automatically stay compliant.
Kimberly Mingo
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Top Zillow Rental Manager alternatives of 2026
This guide compares six Zillow Rental Manager alternatives for landlords and agents: RentSpree, TurboTenant, Avail, RentRedi, Hemlane, and Apartments.com. We evaluated each on trust and reputation, tenant screening depth, compliance tools, income verification, listing reach, and pricing. RentSpree stands out as the top alternative with higher verified ratings, broader listing syndication (including to Zillow's own network plus a dozen more sites), automated compliance tools, and bank-verified income on any plan.
Kimberly Mingo
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Best background check companies for screening renters in 2026
This guide compares the best background check companies for screening renters in 2026. We evaluate four platforms on criminal coverage, income verification method, report speed, and compliance support. For landlords and agents who want thorough screening with built-in compliance, RentSpree stands out as the only platform on this list with automated adverse action notices, conditional acceptance support, and bank-verified income available on any plan.
Kimberly Mingo
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Best tenant screening companies for landlords (2026)
This guide compares the best tenant screening companies for independent landlords managing their own rental properties. We evaluate seven platforms on features, income verification, compliance tools, listing distribution, cost, and whether a subscription is required. For landlords who want a complete rental workflow with no subscription commitment, RentSpree stands out with automated compliance, bank-verified income, listings published to Zillow and 12+ other sites, and a 4.6 Trustpilot rating across nearly 1,000 verified reviews.
Kimberly Mingo
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RentSpree Partners with BAREIS to Bring Streamlined Rental Tools to Bay Area Agents
An integrated rental platform is available to BAREIS members at no additional cost, eliminating manual workflows and accelerating agent productivity.
Aileen Romero
Event Marketing Lead
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RentSpree Launches Nurture with Four More MLSs
RentSpree launched Nurture with Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®, Heartland MLS, Staten Island MLS, and Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®.
Aileen Romero
Event Marketing Lead
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Avail vs TurboTenant (And Why RentSpree is the Better All-in-One)
Avail and TurboTenant both pitch themselves as all-in-one tools for DIY landlords with free base tiers and TransUnion-backed screening. But on closer look, they diverge on pricing, income verification, listing syndication, and federal compliance. This article compares them feature by feature—and introduces RentSpree, a third option with broader listing syndication (including Zillow), automated adverse action notices, and affordable flat-rate pricing that doesn't scale with your unit count.
Kimberly Mingo
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Top TurboTenant Alternatives of 2026
This guide compares six TurboTenant alternatives for landlords: RentSpree, Avail, RentRedi, Hemlane, Apartments.com, and Baselane. We evaluated each across trust and reputation, screening coverage, compliance tools, income verification, listing syndication, and pricing. RentSpree stands out with the most verified reviews on this list and is the only platform that combines Zillow syndication, tenant screening, automated compliance tools, and landlord financial features in one place, with bank-verified income available on any plan (for an additional $10, typically paid by the applicant) and no subscription required.
Kimberly Mingo
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RentSpree vs. Zillow Rental Manager: Why RentSpree Gets Higher Ratings
While major real estate platforms like Zillow have broad reach, many rental professionals still struggle with posting listings quickly, getting timely support, or processing rent payments efficiently. RentSpree was built specifically for rental workflows—making it faster to post listings, easier to reach support, and simpler to process payments. RentSpree also holds a 4.6 rating across 940 verified reviews from agents and landlords and offers features for landlords Zillow Rental Manager doesn't: bookkeeping, financial reports, portfolio insights, automated adverse action notices, and bank-verified income checks. For landlords and agents who need more than a listing portal with basic screening attached, RentSpree is the way to go.
Kimberly Mingo
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Baselane vs Avail: (And Why RentSpree Is the Better All-in-One)
If you're comparing Baselane and Avail, you need a reliable solution to help manage your rental properties and keep them occupied. Baselane centers on banking and bookkeeping but doesn’t offer rental listing creation or syndication. Avail covers the screening workflow, but lacks important features including built-in compliance and bank-verified income checks. This guide breaks down both platforms across screening, pricing, and features. It also brings in RentSpree (that’s us) as a third option with a larger user base, around 3x the number of 5-star reviews than either solution, and a full toolkit for landlords to manage and optimize their rentals.
Kimberly Mingo
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