If the place is clean, filters changed, smoke detector batteries maintained, and leaks or other maintenace reported then go to semi-annual.  

Seeing someone who is new really gives those who have been in the business for a little while some recharging of our batteries.

Plenty of solar and wind installations.Some people say Texas will become the EV and battery capital of the world. 

They all run off the same style battery. 

Since I'm a pretty hard charger (always trying to do 3 things at once) I generally feel that no one is working as hard as I am.I once bought an investment house with a friend because I knew that he already owned a couple of rentals and I thought it would be a good fit.

 - Stayfi for email capture to build out email list - Schlage Encode for door knob - easy check in code creation. keep lock box somewhere on property with a physical key in it in case battery every dies or lock doesnt work - Pricelabs - pricing automation. however I do organic pricing.

(move in on the 5th then charge rent for 25 days, first payment on the following first)If near the end of the month then charge the pro-rated days plus the next months rent. 

I've preferred the Schlage locks in the past because they do not try to power the deadbolt - they simply unlock and the user turns the deadbolt - which leads to longer battery life and less chance of malfunction due to alignment changes in the door (a common attribute of winter with older buildings up here).  

Recently I had the following work done at a property:  1) install security screws for existing kitchen faucet 2) adjust deadbolt on a door 3) replace (2) outdoor lights and light bulb (4) replace 3 smoke detector batteries (5) install a spring for screen door (6) install a blind in the living room. 

Make sure you know how to handle if they don't pay rent, if they move extra people in, if they damage items-  what is tenant responsibility to pay- pest control, snow removal, gardening, pool service, filter changes.Are you prepared to respond if they call you for little things like lightbulb changes, remove control batteries, etc.