Brandon G.
Installing Self-Storage Keypad Gate and Software Question
I have a newly constructed self-storage facility. We are wanting to install a fence and gate with a keypad, but there are some details I am unsure of. I have an individual that has quoted the installation of the fen...
Brady Beshear
Smart Locks for new Airbnb...
I'm planning to convert one of my LTRs to an STR and need your help. What advice would you give me regarding smart locks? I've searched the forums and noticed recommendations for August and Resort locks. I'm intere...
Zulf H.
How do you secure your Garage/ Building from intruders?
Hi BP members:One of my tenants notified us that someone try to get access to the garage unit. They were unable to access any of the garage units as they are secured. This is the first time I have encountered this as ...
Mindy Jensen
Did anyone see the new Solar Roof from Elon Musk?
Elon Musk has just announced a new roof that went on sale today. Tesla's new Solar Roof will be available for US delivery in late 2017, and best of all it comes with an Infinity Warranty!As a homeowner, I want one of...
Tamara R.
Megan's Law Question
My state recently started requiring the inclusion of a "Megan's Law" disclosure statement alerting prospective tenants that it is up to them to do a search for sexual predators in their neighborhoods and pointing them...
Mike Walsh
Tenant locked the thermostat and can't unlock.
The tenant emailed us over the weekend that they cannot get the thermostat unlocked. Is it our responsibility as the landlord to send out an HVAC tech just to unlock their thermostat?Or is it the tenants responsibilit...
Nick Brubaker
First-time questions on winterizing
Hi everyone,I managed to get my first house rented this year (I'm a renter myself). We just hit a cold snap here in Atlanta (temperatures hovering around 25F). While there is a tenant currently living in the house, ...
Kyler J Sloan
Letting Contractors in Remotely via Smart Lock?
I have previously been asking my agent to show my house to contractors for a $50 travel fee, with 2-3 contractors coming at a time, in order to gather estimates for some renovation work. However, I would prefer to rem...
Shawn Westbrook
Beginner Handyman tools
So, as a budding house hacker I wanted to ask my friends on BP:What tools come in most handy to a novice landlord? What should I add to my list?HammerTape measurePower drillHacksawSanderScrew driversAllen wrenchesChan...
Johnny Nelson
Certificate of Occupancy
About to schedule our first duplex's COO in Minneapolis. We live in the lower unit, tenants in the upper. What do I need to do to ensure a successful inspection? What kinds of things do they look at, and are concerned...