I need to ask the group if they have encountered HUD stating they need the buyer to re-key a property after close.  I just got word from my realtor they intend to collect the key.  Do I have to do this?  I'll own the ...

Hey guys so here's the situation about a week ago I get a call at 7am from one of my tenants saying she locked her keys inside her apartment and she needs them to get to work. I gave her 2 options I can call a locksmi...

Closing on my first duplex in a few weeks. I’ll be owner occupying. Is it easier to rekey the locks or just put new lock sets in. There is a shared front and rear basement door. And a front and rear door for each unit...

Hi all,I have a question regarding my rental property that I just bought from HUD.  After the property was closed, I went on a business trip and did not have a chance to change the lock yet.  When I returned from my t...

When tenants move out and it is time to either rekey or replace the locks, is this cost typically covered by property management company or the owner? TIA

Those of you who buy tax deeds or foreclosures, what is the best way to get into the property once you own it? I am about to take possession of 2 tax deed properties which appear to have been abandoned for a year or m...

I just met with a motivated seller. He drove up from FL to meet me in Indy to buy his house. Got there and realized he didn't have the right key. He didn't have money for a locksmith. Told me he had an idea and grabbe...

Hello BP,So I had to evict a tenant that was formerly the property owner.  We discovered a bolted down locked safe in one of the closets. She would not give my workers, who helped her move, the combination.  The wood ...

Do You Have Your Properties on a Key System or Just Replace As You Go?

anybody tried these yet, i was thinking about outfitting my rentals with them. so far reviews don't look good....