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๐Ÿ  Getting Started

Getting Started as a
Renter

Set up your renter profile, find your perfect home, apply for rentals, and manage your tenancy โ€” all from one platform.

Get Started in Minutes

Create your account, complete your profile, and start searching for your next home.

1

Create Your Account

Visit myrentalspot.com and click "Get Started Free". Select "Renter" as your account type.

2

Complete Your Profile

Add your full name, phone number, current address, and profile photo. A complete profile helps property managers review your applications faster.

3

Upload Verification Documents

Go to Settings โ†’ Documents and upload your government ID and proof of income. These are commonly required during applications.

4

Add a Payment Method

Navigate to Banks & Cards and add your bank account or card. This lets you pay rent online and set up AutoPay once you move in.

5

Browse Available Properties

Use Property Search to explore rentals. Filter by location, price, bedrooms, and amenities. Save favorites and set up alerts.

6

Apply for a Rental

Click "Apply Now" on a listing, fill out the application, authorize the background/credit check, and submit. You'll be notified when reviewed.

Your Renter Portal

Once you're set up, here's what your renter dashboard looks like.

myrentalspot.com/renter/dashboard
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Sarah Mitchell
123 Main St, Apt 4B
๐Ÿ“Š Dashboard
๐Ÿ’ณ Payments
๐Ÿ”ง Maintenance
๐Ÿ’ฌ Messages
๐Ÿ“„ Lease
โญ Renter Score
โš™๏ธ Settings
Welcome back, Sarah! ๐Ÿ‘‹
Friday, February 14, 2026
๐Ÿ’ตNext Payment
$1,850
Due Mar 1 ยท Due in 15 days
๐Ÿ“‹Lease Status
Active
Expires Aug 31, 2026 Active
๐Ÿ”งMaintenance
Scheduled
AC Repair ยท Feb 16, 10am 1 Open
Quick Actions
๐Ÿ’ณ Pay Rent
๐Ÿ”ง New Request
๐Ÿ’ฌ Message
๐Ÿ“„ View Lease
Recent Activity
๐Ÿ”งMaintenance scheduled โ€” AC Repair confirmed2h ago
๐Ÿ’ฌNew message from Sarah JohnsonYesterday
๐Ÿ’ตPayment confirmed โ€” February rent $1,850Feb 1
Renter Dashboard โ€” your central hub for payments, maintenance, and messages
myrentalspot.com/properties/search
๐Ÿ” Find Your Next Home
๐Ÿ“ Cleveland, OH
$800 โ€“ $2,000
2+ Bedrooms
Search
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456 Oak Avenue, Unit 2A
2 bed ยท 1 bath ยท 850 sq ft
$1,200/moAvailable
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789 Riverside Dr, Apt 5C
3 bed ยท 2 bath ยท 1,200 sq ft
$1,850/moAvailable
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321 Maple Street
3 bed ยท 2 bath ยท 1,400 sq ft
$1,650/moAvailable
Property Search โ€” filter by location, price, bedrooms, and amenities

What You Can Do as a Renter

Your renter dashboard gives you everything you need.

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Pay Rent Online

Pay via ACH or card. View history, download receipts, set up AutoPay.

See Pay Rent Feature โ†’
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Submit Maintenance Requests

Report issues, upload photos, track repair progress in real time.

See Maintenance Feature โ†’
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Message Your PM

Communicate directly. All messages saved as a written record.

See Messaging Feature โ†’
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Access Lease Documents

View signed lease, download documents, check terms anytime.

See Lease Docs Feature โ†’

Common Questions

Answers for new renters.

No, it's completely free. Search, apply, pay rent, and submit requests at no cost.
Find a property, click "Apply Now," fill out the form, authorize background/credit check, and submit.
ACH bank transfer (lower fees), credit card, or debit card. Your PM determines which are accepted.
Yes! Enable AutoPay in payment settings. Rent is automatically paid on the due date each month.
Check email for an invitation link. Click to create your account โ€” property and lease info will already be connected.

Ready to Find Your Next Home?

Create your free account and start browsing available rentals today.

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