Hopefully, the recession will reduce labor and materials costs but the business model is not dependent on it...it's dependent on the first sentence. 

If you are trying to add it as an amenity, then there are plenty of companies out there that will work with you to install them on their dime, but it has to make sense with their business model.

She also says it makes no sense, and is adamant they want us to stay (we are model renters, rent always on time, etc).

May I ask which brand/model you went with and do you supply them with a physical key as a backup?  

Whats left is renting sec 8 a rental model that does not depend on tenants keeping good jobs...

Some of these posters seem to think a one size fits all is the only solution and not following their “yellow pages” model of hiring contractors is inherently wrong.

-Ian Boyd Keller Williams, Montana RealtyCalifornia is a unique state that considers an LLC or LP do be doing business within California if the managing member or General Partner is located within California.

@Tony DiDomenico I made it a point to try a few different models in Baltimore and I took some licks along the way.

It now becomes an expense with no offsetting income.now for late fees again all business models are different, I don’t think a company nor should an investor set up their business model to rely on late fees as income.

They can be difficult to find, but once you have a local lender that understands your business model and types of deals they will likely be able to fund most of your future deals as well.