Kyle D.
Bringing units up to code
I am very close to purchasing a fiveplex. All 1 bedroom/ 1 bath units. Built in 1973 and all original. I was advised that units would need to be brought up to code. I plan on renovating and before I inquire at the cou...
Alan DeRossett
properties that have more than one electrical meter Roof Rights
California property owners need to voice concerns to the CPUC. They are proposing that properties that have more than one electrical meter be blocked from directly using their rooftop solar energy. Multifamily buildin...
Tom Fidrych
property management dead bolt lock choice
The new property manager installed new re-keyable locks on the exterior doors. The door handle is a closet knob(no key) with a keyed deadbolt. The issue I have is the deadbolt is keyed on both the interior and exteri...
James Nelson
Schlage encode stopped working, guest locked out temporarily
I have 2 Schlage encode locks at my beach house and they both simultaneously crapped out within a few hours of each other. I think it was due to either getting wet or condensation because there was water in them when ...
Luke Carl
the new Schlage Encode
Schlage EncodeI mentioned this lock a couple of times in the past week just wanted to update. I put this on my primary to replace a dead cheap-o kwickset (the $69 model).
First impression was.... KICK BUTT. No hub. N...
Thorvald Verlaeckt
Remote access control locks for vacation rental properties
Hi all,First and foremost a happy newyear!I bought my first investment property for vacation rental and i have a question about some locking systems.I've been thinking about putting remote controlled locks on the door...
Rafael Ro
Would you install Solar? Any tips?
This is a general question... Do you think solar is worth it, for an area like a desert with plenty of sun and hot summers (AC blasting) raking up big electricity bills? But also more specific... Would you think that ...
Mike Palmer
Keyless combination entry locks a good idea?
I have only been able to find a few posts on the use of keyless locks. I am thinking of a changeover to keyless, but wondering whether to go digital or mechanical. I have the Schlage digital on my house and I LOVE ...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
I need a new car but don't want more debt. What should I do?
Hi BP! My 2013 Jeep Compass has a dying transmission; I bought it used in 2015. I've seen multiple mechanics/transmission specialists; it's got a CVT transmission which are seeing tons of issues around the 6-year mark...
Tyler Green
Un-grounded Outlets burning out laptop?
I am a few months in to my first buy and hold property. I purchased an older four unit building that needs work and I am prioritizing work and upgrading when I can. The outlets are not grounded and I was aware of this...