Steve S.
How often do you check your rentals - smoke detectors etc
Do you do this yourself? How frequently?Do you pay to change out ac filters or expect tenants to do that? How frequently?Do you provide fire extinguisher in each rental?I’m trying to think of any opportunities I hav...
Justin Melton
Best keypad for Airbnb
I know this has been answered, but we just purchased a home that we are going to use as an airbnb. There is already a nest doorbell and smoke detector. I would also like to get one of those devices to monitor for sm...
Antonio Vargas
“Must have” tool recommendations?
Anyone have a “must have” tool list for someone looking to do most of the handy stuff themselves?
Jayden Hamilton
Tenants are asking if I'm going to fix keypad to open garage door
I have a home built in the 1950s, there is a garage keypad to open the garage, but it does not work. I had tenants for 4 years in this property and never complained. I just provided them garage door openers for their ...
Erik Hansen
Best smart locks and security system for STR
Hey BP folks, looking for suggestions on best smart lock and security system (w/cameras) for a new STR I’ll be acquiring. I’ll be self managing from afar so I’ll need remote programming capabilities for both. After ...
Kody Henderson
Best computer for investor and agents
I'm looking at buying a new laptop and was curious what investor and agents would recommend. This is a broad question, if you have a recommendation I'd love to hear why you like the specific computer.
Michael Baum
For those of you using Samsung Smart Things
Hey everyone. I know some of you, like me, use the SmartThings hub to control various smart devices in your STR's. Samsung will be migrating to a different platform. This has been coming for awhile now but not a lot o...
Daniel Estigoy
The most common problems tenants call to complain about
hey there i will be new to landlording in a few months and would like to get my single family home ready to rent. what are some things in my house should i focus on repairing or replacing before a tenant moves in? wou...
Lindsay Wilcox
First Tools to Buy?
I'm about to go straight from renter to triplex owner-occupant. I'm an exceptionally fast learner and have at least average coordination, so I love the idea of learning to do as many things as possible myself.
If I w...
Bruce P.
Best security cameras for interior of house with roommates
Hi BP, so over in this post, there were some great suggestions on cameras for outdoor security. But for an interior of the house where you as the owner reside while renting out to roommates ("house hacking") - is ther...