Brian H.
Going to be a brand new landlord on 12/28... would love advice!
7 December 2018 | 18 replies
My recommendation is to find an excellent plumber, electrician, locksmith, and handyman, and then a great backup for each one.
Joseph Wilson
Abandonment
7 June 2013 | 3 replies
Got email later in day he moved out as notified tenant a lock-smith would be called out as lease says locks cannot be changed.
Hendrix P.
Should I Change the locks???
10 June 2013 | 12 replies
Hey Hendrix, check this post out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/78842-re-keying-after-tenant-change
Joseph Montes
New investor focused on Lansing, MI signing on!
26 June 2013 | 11 replies
Anyone have recommendations for handymen, electricians, locksmiths, and lawn services?
Account Closed
What are the steps and important things to remember when looking at foreclosures?
1 December 2014 | 11 replies
So we called a locksmith and met him at the property.
Christine Terrano
General questions on sheriff sale
2 December 2014 | 6 replies
If vacant they will rekey and secure the property and do a normal BPO.
Enrique Martinez
Old Tenants son, potential squatter...
5 February 2015 | 3 replies
I would normally say hire a locksmith o go and change the locks and hire a clean out crew to get their junk out of there.
Ken Latchers
Landlords - What are all your practical Money savers?
8 February 2014 | 61 replies
A kit costs about $12 and is a lot cheaper than a locksmith or purchasing new locks.
Ed L.
Discount Supplies??
15 June 2012 | 8 replies
i agree that it adds up. however, if you do some of the work yourself, it's still 5 time cheaper (exaggerating a little) than having someone else do it. i'd not buy locks from WM. the quickset exterior locks at HD are $50 each and come with a deadbolt. i love those (used to love them, now i just like them) since i can re-key in under 4 seconds. quality is really important when tenants are involved. i want things to last. i dont want to replace it again in 4 months.i buy some things online. like condensate pumps, humidifiers. but you can't beat HD prices. $20 for a bath faucet that looks pretty good is a great price.food for thought - imagine how much things would be if 90% of the items were NOT made in china. mind blowing, huh?
Stephen Hundley
Most efficient way to collect rent payments
10 January 2017 | 50 replies
It doesn't accept downloads from my Bill payer software, so there is lots of rekeying involved.