Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (743)
Steve S. What type of locks do you use for external doors on your rentals?
29 February 2024 | 15 replies
.), but the bedrooms are regular keys, as @Jonathan C. mentioned for the front door, the unit is set up to send me an email when the batteries are low. i also have another student rental ( 8 rooms, 2 entry, 2 units + utility room) one master key and each bedroom has its own key that will get students in the entry, there unit, and there own bedroom. had a locksmith do that one. cost me a few hundred dollars with keying and supplying the locks ( 13 total ). i like both setups but may look into the landlord locks again for my 3rd student rental i just purchased.
Christopher Villa Bank Owned Properties @Auction.com
27 February 2024 | 26 replies
You break in or hire a locksmith to drill the locks. 
Mike Hsiao Steps to take as Lease is expiring?
16 February 2024 | 5 replies
Explain to tenant you are only sending as a precaution.3) Schedule locksmith for day after scheduled MoveOut.We do NOT recommend doing final walk-thru with tenant present as only leads to them pressuring you not to hold them liable for damages.
Allan Smith How do you manage your rentals remotely?
2 February 2024 | 22 replies
You can also screw a lockbox to the wall of each property and change the code as necessary.2) We do not replace locks, we use a locksmith to rekey.
Tony Crabtree Changing the locks?
26 January 2024 | 26 replies
My locksmith has my key chart and I simply have him rekey the cylinders after each turnover.
Account Closed Changing locks on a wholesale property
19 January 2024 | 1 reply
The owner gave permission to go ahead and have a locksmith come out and change the locks but I am assuming the locksmith will want some form of proof of ownership.
Account Closed Liability and a double keyed dead bolt
13 January 2024 | 10 replies
Call around to local locksmiths and ask a few questions about installing a double keyed deadbolt, to see if they are legal or common in your area, just to get an expert suggestions.
Matt McConkey Houston squatter - Acres Homes - 77088
12 September 2016 | 10 replies
Have the owner either bring a locksmith with him or have locks to change all exterior doors as soon as the guy is out. 
Marci Stein always have tenant house keys?
12 October 2016 | 6 replies
But if you do have that set of keys, you could save yourself a locksmith's fees in case if any emergency came up.  
Tom Harrison Important contacts for landlords
28 September 2016 | 4 replies
If you aren't handy or don't want to do it, a plumber and an HVAC guy are your two emergency contacts that you really need, followed by a locksmith, pest control, electrician.