Questions on keys

[Maria G.]

1. How bad is not having a set of keys of your rental? My tenants are moving out at the end of the month and I haven't really needed the keys, but I wonder if it is a mistake.

2. What's the best place to make a copy of my tenants' keys?

2. I've been reading different opinions on re-keying. Are the electronic locks the latest? I would love not to have an issue with entering the property, and also with being able to change the key at leisure.

3. What is re-keying vs. re-mastering?

Thank you for your help!

[Jim S.]

ALWAYS have a key to YOUR properties. And have in your lease that they can not change or rekey the locks. Any hardware store for duplicate keys, prices vary from $1- $3. No experience with electronic locks. I do my own rekeying but I can see the advantage of electronic but they cost more. Go to Utube to learn rekeying, it's not hard but not for everyone.