Have anyone gone Keyless

[Tim Huynh]

I'm tired of changing out my keys or rekeying.  I'm considering going keyless and changing all my deadbolts  (each one is roughly $55).  A concern would be that the batteries would be dead forcing my tenants to be locked out.  However, I have 3 doors for entry to the house so I don't seeing all batteries being dead at once.  Have anyone did this as I would love to hear your feedback on this?

[Calvin Thomas]

Originally posted by @Tim Huynh:

I'm tired of changing out my keys or rekeying.  I'm considering going keyless and changing all my deadbolts  (each one is roughly $55).  A concern would be that the batteries would be dead forcing my tenants to be locked out.  However, I have 3 doors for entry to the house so I don't seeing all batteries being dead at once.  Have anyone did this as I would love to hear your feedback on this?

We’ve gone keyless on our A & B area properties.  We bought a bunch of kwikset smart locks In overstock and we charge a monthly fee for the smart service.  The tenants love it that they can control the door with an app.  We also throw in a video doorbell and smart thermostat. We give them access to the building Internet access, but they sign a waiver waiving any liability and that it’s a public Internet access and they have access to it, but it’s not secured.  Brings in an additional few grand a year in smart fees.  As we sell off our low income properties and move into redevelopment of buildings in A and B areas, we feel this is what the younger generation wants and will pay for the convenience.