How do you manage all the different keys?

[Josh Otero]

Hi, my name is Josh and I'm a property manager in Los Angeles. I'm expanding quite quickly and have a bunch of different keysets for the properties I manage now. A question to my fellow property managers, how do you manage all the different key sets for all the properties? 

[Drew Sygit]

@Josh Otero some ideas:

1) Key ALL the locks on each SFR to one key, including garage.
- We used to buy locks at Home Depot and just swap handsets, but now use a locksmith for same cost.

2) Get rid of handset locks (use passage knobs) and only use deadbolts.
- Two locks on a door really don't provide any additional security.
- Cheaper as only have to rekey/replace deadbolts.
- Tenants can't lock keys in their home.

3) Our locksmith created a Master Key system with 10 key option.
- One master key opens every door
- We go 3 levels under our master, so we can submaster 2-4 unit houses and apartment buildings
- Don't need a costly and difficult to secure & track keybox.