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Results (63)
Geoffrey Murphy Having the experience that you have now, what would you have done differently?
8 March 2012 | 6 replies

Hey guys & gals

I know many of you guys have LOTS and LOTS of experience when it comes to this business of RE investing.

What would you guys have done differently now that you guys have gone through the ropes a...

Steven Westlake Does anyone use finger print scanner locks?
25 May 2023 | 5 replies

Has anyone tried those finger print scan locks? It seems there are a few pluses: 1. Im not spending money to replace locks when they move. 2. No lost keys. 3. No copying keys to tenants not on the lease. 4. Would crea...

Mark N.A Bump Keys -- SCARY
12 February 2010 | 6 replies

So after hefting my tired old carcass in through a high kitchen window after my last RE purchase on the courthouse steps (keys were not included with the deed), I researched so-called Bump Keys.

After viewing a helpf...

DJ Cummins Please talk me out of offering on a car wash in a sketchy area
21 July 2018 | 27 replies

Hey all,

I have a chance to purchase a car wash for about $.30 on the dollar. It’s in a bad area. The McDonald’s next door has closed because it was robbed several times in the past year. Cash flow according to the p...

Daniel H. Landlord Key Management
17 April 2014 | 6 replies

Just wrote an article on my website on how to reduce the number of keys we keep as landlords and how to get them organized. Some of the key chains I see landlords with are absurd!

Check out the article

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Chris T. simplisafe - security for flips? has anyone used it?
4 November 2016 | 10 replies

Hello BP! 1 of my contractor just his tools stolen at a job site. Looking for options besides ADT. Looks like simplisafe is a good option. Anyone used it and any feedback? If not, what kind of security system do you u...

Paul Sandhu Custom salt and pepper shakers?
15 January 2021 | 12 replies

Making my STRs unique is something I enjoy doing.  All my renters are contractors working in a refinery, and they have to take a drug screen before they can get a badge to get in the gates of the refinery.  Most of my...

Account Closed Body Cams For Property Visits and Maintenance
15 February 2023 | 12 replies

Generally, when I visit properties I like to request the tenant to be there while I'm there so that my activities are "monitored".  I have a rental that the tenant has stated he has no problem with me entering without...

Tony Castronovo Bitter Sweet Day Coming Up snif snif
22 March 2018 | 3 replies

Well, last night I lightened up my keychain (felt really weird to not have that weight in my pocket).  Packaged up all the keys to my single family houses in preparation for tomorrow's closing.  As some of you know, I...