When I told the support staff employee "Cam" these issues he recommended that I cancel the service.

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

It does seem that Spartan really exploded in popularity the last few months so that may be a possible reason as their staff and contractors may be overwhelmed.

He also owns a few rentals too - so that helped.Now he has 7-8 CPA's on staff, and had to move once since his practice is growing.

I found this out this week, while being gone and could not set a code for a guest.I have also automated my cleaning staff by doing a checklist and training them what you expect and look for. this is a win-win, because you keep them working and they keep an eye out for your investment.

I think prior to shopping for locks making a list of wants that you need the locks to do like remote access, changeable codes, lock logs, staff access, etc. and go from there.

There are also services (like mine) that offer to handle the day-to-day (admin-type) items that take so much time (such as replying to inquiries, communicating with guests, setting up payments, creating & sending contracts, etc….) while you are still involved by finding & hiring your housekeeping/maintenance staff, stocking the property or conducting regular maintenance (if you live nearby), paying the taxes that are collected, etc.

Many of us accountants have clients worldwide.

We put a lock box on the property in a location where our service staff can get the keys.

The same rules apply if the IRA is a member of the LLC.Please feel free to call my office and speak to any staff member who would be happy to help and answer any questions you have.