Flex - Rent On Your Schedule 4+

I cannot underscore how thankful I was to discover Flex three years ago. It’s an incredibly useful and stress-relieving way to make your rent payments more manageable, and only having a roughly extra $20 to pay monthly in exchange is worth it. I stepped away from Flex for a while, partially because I fell behind on one of my payments and it went to collections, and unfortunately I did not have the means to pay it off until the last few months. Now that I’m using it again, it’s become far more useful starting with the first automated payment. In case the first payment gets declined, it gives you the option to manually make your payment through the app and debit your account then and there, with your rent payment coming shortly after. You can then pay your next payment in advance or even reschedule if needed. I had issues with the automated payments three years ago based on the timing of other charges, and I’m so glad to see they now let you make manual payments if the first one fails. I also work in leasing, and work/live at a property that utilizes Flex. It’s a lifesaver for so many people, myself included. That said, as with any service, read through the FAQ section of the service to make sure you understand the mechanics and decide if it’s the right move (or an eligible one based on where you live), but my recommendation is to definitely look into it.

This makes the app/company makes large rent feel a lot less overwhelming. It also reduces the obstacle that some banks place on accounts that limit your spending. When your rent amount exceeds your daily spending it can be a real burden or stressed for some I’m sure. I was in that position before when you could pay by check or money order and that wasn’t fun. Now with most properties going to online payment only I can’t imagine being in that position to not split up your payments. I’m lucky enough to not financially be in that position, but I haven’t forgotten that worry or stress full feeling of how am I going to buy groceries and pay rent. I love using Flex just because I can. I’m able to spread my bills out and never have an excessive lump sum leave my bank. For a person that struggled for so long to pay bills for so long Flex makes the rent payment a lot less scary and traumatizing. Once you’ve been in that position you never loose that fear of loosing it all again. On another note their customer service is quick and very kind. I did have an issue in December with my payment portal on the property end. Though the deadline was missed due to my property leasing office being closed Flex tried and communicated their best to help with the situation. After pausing my account through December they reactivated it for January. They definitely make paying rent no big deal.

Since Flex is a membership, be sure to read the cancellation policy before signing up. The current minimum payment is roughly $15 per month, due on the 15th of each month. It's incredibly simple to get started using the Flex app. By connecting into the web portal for your apartments, you can confirm your rent using the Flex app. The entire verification process only takes a few minutes, but to begin, you will need to have a bank account because payments will automatically be deducted.

After confirmation, you proceed with the installment plan and decide on the payment amount and due date. On the first day your payment is due, the money must be accessible in your account. You can decide the day to make your second payment, but you must also have the money on hand that day.

I was first put off by some of the negative reviews, but the majority are the consequence of individuals forgetting to make their anticipated or prearranged payments. I'm not sure if they punish you for being late or for not having sufficient funds in your account so read up on that as well. I haven't had any problems with the app yet. I enjoy using it because it gives me flexibility that aligns with my pay schedule. I would definitely recommend this app to my family and friends. I’m not 100% sure but I think this app also helps build your credit .