Ryan Pritchard
Locks for Long Distance AIRBNB
Hello BP Family,I am about to begin listing a property on a medium term or possibly short term basis and I wanted to replace the front door lock. I was looking to do with a smart keypad lock that would allow me to rem...
Mike Russo
The importance of a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Hi all,I want to share a story about the importance of having working carbon monoxide and smoke/heat detectors in your rentals. A friend of mine has a single family rental occupied by a mother and three children. He r...
Paula Steimel
Tenant changed the locks
So...my tenant has faithfully paid the rent and utilities. The lease is up April 1st, and the tenant asked to extend until May 1st. I had no problem with this. Background is that this tenant has always asked to have...
Pablo Flores
Best Video Cameras for STR
I have Arlo Pro cameras and love them except for that fact that the battery doesn’t seem to last more than a month. I live about 2 hours from my rentals and hate having to change the battery every month. My rentals ru...
Brandon Guite
Best Smart Lock Systems for AirBnB Rentals
Good Evening Everyone! Hope everyone is killing it in 2019. I wanted to get some recommendations on what smart lock (key pad entry) systems you have experience with in your rentals. I recently purchased a home that I ...
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 ...
Frank S.
DIY Must Have - DEWALT 10-Tool 20 volt
Admin, please delete if this is not allowed. After looking for a while to upgrade my powertools, I found this, DEWALT 10-Tool 20-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Combo KitModel # DCK1020D2The usual price is $849, Lowe's has...
Marita Jojo
Tenants locked themselves out at 10 pm
Got a call last night from tenants that they locked out at 10 pm. Luckily 30 mins away so could go. We have a fee for this in the lease but how do you cover for this in the lease ? What if i am not around who pays for...
Matt Shields
Do You Provide Carbon Monoxide Detectors?
Here in Arizona, we had four members of a family killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty heater in a cabin near Flagstaff. Do you provide CO detectors for your rentals?Family of 4 found dead in cabin from po...
Kevin Brenner
Electronic Locks for Small Multifamily?
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...