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Ronald Bowser Property Management Inventory Tracking
23 March 2023 | 3 replies
This includes regular items needed in order to repair and maintain rental properties; light bulbs, batteries, Drano, smoke alarms, drywall, etc. 
Bruce P. Good smoke detector for a house to replace First Alert
21 July 2020 | 3 replies
It's supposed to be one of these 10 year battery life type alarms. 
Byron Wong Are annual fire inspections necessary for coverage?
8 July 2021 | 0 replies
I honestly fell behind during Covid and was wondering if insurance would possibly deny a claim if a fire were to start and there was no record of any recent inspections.I do check batteries and extinguishers but obviously I cannot certify the fire panels.Thanks,Byron
Mike Buckley Security cameras. Which ones to go with
23 January 2016 | 0 replies
Iv tried the 100% wireless and have found that based on battery life and cloud based service the technology is not quite there yet.
Tj Simmons What is the craziest thing your tenant has ever stolen?
9 September 2019 | 8 replies
The used batteries out of the smoke detectors. 
Dawn Anastasi Interesting real estate lead from FreeCycle
15 November 2014 | 10 replies
(I was giving away the 9-volt battery ones because I replace them in my rental properties with 10-year devices.)I have 4 of them, so I asked how many she needed.
Christopher R. Does it Make Sense to Buy and Hold in the Triangle Area, NC
24 August 2014 | 46 replies
In the two years the girls lived there, the only expenses we've had so far are:gutter cleaning for $40 register the home with City of Raleigh $60Disposal + handyman items yesterday - $450Cleaners - $100HVAC filters, smoke detector batteries, CO2 detectors - $60
N/A N/A Tips on property inspection
13 November 2007 | 0 replies
(Please make sure they have working batteries.)All kitchen fixtures and appliances should be in good working condition, including: faucets (should run hot and cold without dripping or leaks), oven/stove (all knobs and burners should be present and working, and the stovetop free of grease), refrigerator (make sure it's clean, and that the lights turn on and the doors shut properly), dishwasher, garbage disposal, lights, drawers and cabinets.Water heaters need to be working (and if placed in the garage, need to be placed on a platform 18 inches off the ground), have earthquake straps, and a properly installed pressure release valve (with a discharge line directed downward that reaches six to 24 inches from the ground).Heating.
Billy Rowe "Must haves"
18 December 2013 | 4 replies
@Billy RoweIn some jurisdictions, smoke (& soon to be CO) detectors must be hardwired (we use models with a battery backup as well), so check your state landlord/tenant laws and local building & fire codes.
Kevin Nguyen Family dollar store deal
20 January 2018 | 11 replies
Auto zones tend to have a larger footprint and go in former Rite Aid's, CVS's, etc.Possible might be a batteries plus store. 5 years off is a long way and nobody has a crystal ball.