We only have the water company unlock the meter and never turn it on until we're inside (with someone else outside at the shutoff).

Investing in a PRO membership unlocks more abilities to connect, but you shouldn't have a problem finding local help either way.Good luck getting that first property!

We're going to upgrade units on turns and sell them to owner occupants, unlocking the real potential in the asset.

Plus once the mortgages are paid off (which would be paid off by the tenants), you will have unlocked a very large amount of money each year. 

I live in podunkville Texas where we still leave our doors unlocked at night but a .44 by the bed for "just in case".

Long story but he left the property unattended, unlocked, and took off.

I don't want something to get broken, theft accusation, a door left unlocked, pet got out, pet isn't secured, etc. have a he said/she said argument on who is responsible.  

We think that the key to unlocking this house hacking puzzle is financing the project, without having to first sell our primary residence, or break the bank with monthly interest payments ... something like acquire, renovate/build, close.Thank you in advance for your patience and feedback on what is likely a very newb inquiry, and a situation that countless other boomers may be facing.Kind regards from NY,Steven P.Saratoga

But I won't be able to unlock if the tenant locks the knob.

It is so arduous and boring to analyze new listings every day(I know I have to do it :)  so was wondering what people do and if there are any quick tools to unlock efficiency.