Getting Started with zInspector

Easily streamline property management inspections for move-in, move-out, lease renewals, and ongoing maintenance with Rentec Direct’s integrations with zInspector, offering convenient and timely rental inspection solutions. 

• zInspector free tier accounts with five or fewer units
• 15-day free trial
• The mobile app is available for download on both Android and iOS devices

There are two quick steps to begin using the zInspector integration with your Rentec Direct account. If you already have an account with zInsepctor, jump to step 2 to sync accounts:

Step One: Create a zInspector account. If you already have a zInspector account, continue to Step Two.

Step Two: Sync your Rentec Direct and zInspector accounts

Step One: Create a zInspector Account

Visit zInspector to schedule a demo and create your zInspector account. Once your zInspector account is created, you can easily sync it with your Rentec Direct account.

Step Two: Sync your Rentec Direct and zInspector accounts

Step two includes creating an API key, which requires admin access in your Rentec Direct account.

In your Rentec Direct account:

1. Click on Settings
2. Under Tools, click on Utilities
3. Click on API Keys
4. Under zInspector, click on Create Key
5. Click on the copy icon to save the key to your clipboard

In your zInspector account:

1. Click on Settings
2. Click on Accounting Integration
3. Click on the Integration dropdown to select Rentec Direct
4. Click on the Add/Change link button
5. Paste your API Key and click on OK
6. Click on Enable

Click 'Sync' to import properties from your Rentec Direct account into zInspector.

Complete an Inspection

Use the zInspector app to conduct property inspections, customizing each with photos, videos, and comments.

In your zInspector app:

1. Click on Select Property/Unit
2. Choose the property to be inspected from the list (this reflects your Rentec Direct property information)
3. Click on New Inspection
4. Click on the Type of Inspection, choosing from options like:
   • Move In
   • Move Out
   • Pet Inspection
   • Pre Move Out Walk Thru
   • Property/Unit Walkthrough
   • Violation
5. The inspection template will automatically adjust based on the selected inspection type
6. Open the room/area tab you wish to inspect to view relevant features.
7. Rate the condition of each area as:
   • S - Satisfactory
   • N - New
   • D - Damaged
   • ! - Needs Attention (This will open a screen to specify work needed and its importance).
8. Inspections require the inspector's signature (and the tenant's signature if the report is sent to them).

Click on Submit or Submit and email the report

Managing Completed Inspection Reports

Upon completion, an inspection report is immediately:

• Emailed to the inspector (the person who conducted the inspection)
• Reflected in Quick Access links
• Saved to your Rentec Direct account File Library

From the inspection, you can:

• Download and print the report
• Share reports with tenants, vendors, and owners
• Add notes, highlight areas in photos to draw attention to necessary repairs
• Create a work order directly from the inspection report

Click here for details on managing your completed property inspection report. Property Inspection Report from zInspector.

Click here for more information on File Libraries in your Rentec Direct account: File Library | File Storage

Creating work orders from inspections

In your Rentec Direct property management software, quickly create a work order while viewing an inspection report by clicking the +Add A Work Order link.

Click here for details of how to Create a Work Order from an Inspection Report