@ the conference, I disucussed with a few landlords my ans to convert all smoke detectors over to the ones with a 10 year battery. I didn't realize how rock bottom cheap they are. Any landlord with a little experience...

I have been remodeling a triplex. The middle unit has smoke detectors without batteries. There were batteries installed in them, but they were just against plastic, there is no connection to the battery. They were all...

I am a newly licensed agent and i have been told i need to log my miles for deduction on my taxes so i have been researching all of the different options out there. I have installed a few and played around with their ...

I have an applicant who has a relatively recent history of two domestic battery arrests but no convictions. Can I legally reject his application based on this? A little background- my husband and I are newbie buy and ...

I recently invested in a whopping 28 units of the Yale Assure 2 smart lock, expecting a seamless blend of security and convenience for my home. Unfortunately, the reality has been a cascade of disappointments, with th...

Very interesting article. Hopefully a lesson to all the landlords here ...

Criminal Charges Sought Against Landlord for Lack of Smoke Alarms

The Fed might be shut down, but the local beaurocrats keep coming up with new laws:

As of January 1, 2014, owners are required to ensure that all residential rental units have operable smoke alarms installed...

An Alabama client of mine had this experience, but I think it is relevant nationwide. He had smoke detectors in all rental houses. It was the tenant's responsibility to test the batteries periodically and replace them...

Do any of you use smart locks for your rental? If so what are the pros and cons?Also how often you change batteries?

I'm in the middle of rehabbing my Quadplex and am considering installing electronic keyless entry locks. My idea is to pay the money now to install locks that won't need to be replaced during tenant turnover. It shou...