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Owner Handbook

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  • What Is Included in the Owner Benefit Package?
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  • Seattle Renter’s Handbook Requirement
  • Legislative Update: EHB 1217 – New Compliance Requirements for Landlords in Washington State
  • Everything Tax: What You Need to Know as a Property Owner
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  • Everything Maintenance (For Property Owners)
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  • Monthly and Annual Rhythm of Business
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  • Unit Turn Process Overview
  • Understanding Normal Wear and Tear
  • Seven Guarantees
  • Owner Onboarding Meet-up Checklist
  • Getting Ready for Your New Resident
  • Getting Your Property Ready for Listing
  • Setting the Rental Price
  • Listing Photos for Your Rental Property

Resident Handbook

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  • How Do I Update My Lease to Add or Remove a Tenant or Pet?
  • Can I Break My Lease If I’m Buying a Home?
  • What Happens If I Need to Break My Lease Early?
  • What Should I Know About Moving Out?
  • What Do I Need to Know About Renter’s Insurance?
  • What Is Resident Care Package (RCP)?
  • How Do I Use My AppFolio Resident Portal?
  • What Utilities Am I Responsible For and How Do I Set Them Up?
  • How Do I Request Maintenance and Handle Common Home Issues?
  • What Should I Expect Before, During, and After Move-In?
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How Do I Use My AppFolio Resident Portal?

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Your Resident Portal is the central hub for managing your rental—submit maintenance requests, make payments, view your lease, and more. Below is a simple guide on how to access and use it.

1. How to Activate Your Portal #

  • You’ll receive an activation email or text from GPS Renting. Click the Activate Now button to set your password.
  • You can also self-sign up at: gpsrenting.appfolio.com
    → Click Request Access to the Portal and fill in your information.
  • Bookmark the login page, add a shortcut icon, or download the AppFolio app for easy access.
  • You’ll receive a confirmation email once activation is complete.

2. Sign In and Reset Your Password #

To log in:
Visit https://gpsrenting.appfolio.com/connect/users/sign_in

To reset your password:

  1. On the login page, click Forgot your password?
  2. Enter your email address.
  3. You’ll receive an email with reset instructions (check your spam folder for messages from @appfolio.com).
  4. Click the Reset Password button and follow the instructions.

3. Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) #

To add extra security to your account:

  1. Go to the Account Profile tab.
  2. In the Two-Factor Authentication section, enable 2FA and hit save.
  3. Use an app like Authy to scan the QR code or enter the code manually.
  4. Enter the 6-digit code from the app and click Activate.

Need help? Visit: https://authy.com/

4. Making a One-Time Payment #

If you see an error saying you cannot make online payments, contact us at care@gpsrenting.com.

To pay:

  • Click Pay Now on the Home or Payments tab.
  • Choose a saved payment method or add a new one (eCheck, debit/credit card, or Apple Pay).
  • Select the amount to pay (Balance Due or Full Balance).
  • Review the payment amount, date, and any transaction fees.
  • Click Make This Payment Now. You’ll receive a confirmation email.

Payments may take a few days to process. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, please reach out.

5. View Payment History #

To view your full payment record:

  • Click the Payments tab
  • Select View full account ledger to see a detailed history of charges and payments.

6. Update Your Account and Contact Info #

In the Account Profile tab, you can:

  • Change your email, phone number, or mailing address
  • Update vehicle information
  • Change your password under the Password section
    • Passwords must be 8–32 characters with at least one letter and one number or symbol.

7. Set Rent Payment Reminders #

To enable reminders:

  • Go to Account Profile
  • Under Contact Preferences, select email or mobile push notifications
  • Click Save

This works on both the desktop and mobile app.

8. Access Lease and Shared Documents #

You’ll be notified by email when a new document is shared with you.

  • Go to the Shared Documents tab to view or download items
  • Click Property Details to view or download your lease agreement

9. Upload or View Renter’s Insurance #

  • Navigate to the Insurance tab to upload, view, or update your renter’s insurance policy.
  • Make sure GPS Renting is listed as an interested party per your lease agreement.

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Table of Contents
  • 1. How to Activate Your Portal
  • 2. Sign In and Reset Your Password
  • 3. Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
  • 4. Making a One-Time Payment
  • 5. View Payment History
  • 6. Update Your Account and Contact Info
  • 7. Set Rent Payment Reminders
  • 8. Access Lease and Shared Documents
  • 9. Upload or View Renter’s Insurance

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