Hot take: I don't think property owners/managers should be allowed to use Rently as the sole option for property tours.
Shaking my fist at a cloud here, but we're moving from our shitty overpriced apartment this summer and the house rental market for anything under 1.8k is abysmal closer to the city. But even worse is requiring booking tours through Rently, with no option to schedule directly through the management company or owner!!
Why do I need to pay for the privilege of touring your property?? I know it's not for "security" purposes, as they already require you to upload a government ID and matching photo. These aren't million dollar mansions in HCOL areas either, these are 2 bedroom houses renting for 1.6k! I feel like there should be a legal requirement to allow scheduling directly through the management/owner as an alternative to giving your cc info out or paying meaningless fees, but again - ranting at clouds.
Obviously I know I could find super cheap rental houses further away from the city but I'm truly not interested in living in those areas 🤷♀️