For those with STRs in areas where the power frequently goes out, what do you do? Do you have a backup generator? Just keep flashlights and candles around? Let guests deal with it? We have a cabin in the Pigeon Forge ...

I've been following the podcasts and reading some books but I've never heard of anyone putting solar panels on a rental, why is this? I did a BiggerPockets search and found a few year old post saying submetering is gr...

Hello all!Due to a bad experience I am finally decided to install cameras, but want to keep them simple. Here's what I ideally need for each property:- Two or max 3 cameras mainly to cover the entrance and the parking...

Hey all,How do you deal with tenants that obviously are breaking the contract but you can't prove it?   i.e. I smell weed in my house with 2 roommates, I know who it is.  The contract states no smoking on premise.Full...

Has anyone in the Boston area installed security cameras at their property?    What did you do in terms of internet access for the cameras and do you have any vendors you recommend? 

Hi all,I moved into a duplex recently (tenants in one unit and I'm in the other). One existing issue has been with the doorbells, where the bottom one rings the top unit and top doorbell rings the bottom unit, as well...

I was looking around through the forums, and reading some feedback for keyless locks, that can be accessed remotely. The ERLs seem like they would be my best bet, especially since I don't want to be stuck if there's a...

Hi guys,

Has anyone used the keyless entry locksets offered by Schlage Etc? How do you like them? Any issues you find, or any downsides? Any specific brands/models you perticularly like or dislike?

I am thinking it ...

I'm currently considering putting on solar panels for my duplex in Cleveland Ohio for $150 a month. The solar panels would cover the cost of both units and if there is any excess energy I can sell it back to the grid,...

Does anyone have experience going keyless on your rental properties. any downside to converting my units to electronic combination locks and ditching the keys all together?