I do not know if you can change the locks.

For those who are unfamiliar, PadSplit is an affordable housing tech startup that provides a house-sharing service for working people.

I’m building a tech solution that should drive more buyer leads to an agent’s pipeline.

Structuring your lease in this way would benefit you by 1) locking in a longer term contract to avoid turnover costs and vacancy loss; 2) it moves your lease end date out of the winter season and into spring/summer of 2026 so it can be more easily marketed and re-rented to match the seasonal demand cycle; and 3) it avoids any upset/angry tenants who may have been incorrectly assuming their rent was going to stay in the $1,200 range after their first 6-month lease term.Would love to hear any updates you have on how this one shakes out for you though!

(high five) I work from home in the Tech industry as a software Product Manager. 

I haven't drove through that area in about 10 years but I remember we closed all windows and locked everything up when we did.

I am thinking of changing the interior doors to smart locks and renting each room out.

This also may be a good way to get an in working for someone with more experience since being a new wholesaler who doesn't even know where to start makes it very hard to start.Also, don't start telling people you are a wholesaler before you have marketing going out, a small buyer's list, and at least one property locked up because everyone wants to be a wholesaler, but it's not actionable until you are in the game.

Silicon Valley job growth in tech and manufacturing, low property taxes, and landlord friendly. 

Would love to hear what’s worked for you and any tips you have for making sure the funds are in place to lock down a great deal.