Joe Norman
Kwikset Key Control Deadbolt - Key Management System Question
Hello BP! I posted previously about key management systems, and I opted to go with the Kwikset Key Control Deadbolts. I love the concept of having one master Landlord key for all my front doors, while the tenants all ...
Nancy Solano
Coded keyless locks and leases
Hi-We are starting a rooming house and I'm thinking the combo keyless locks would be way cheaper to change the code between tenants than to re key constantly. Those who have used them, complaints? Brand/company of th...
Account Closed
Are you onsite for contractors daily
Hi!
When you are rehabbing and a contractor has availability to do work when you aren't available because you have to work what do you guys do? Leave a key? Pay someone to meet them/over see? I am working full time s...
Bienes Raices
Deadbolt and locks
I bought a Defiant brand 5 pin deadbolt (keyed on one side) at HD for $10, but I was just researching online and it was recommended only to use 6 or 7 pin locks because 5 pins can be picked, so I'll probably be return...
Gade Chua
Difficult tenant refuses to give the key
I inherited the tenant with the condo I recently purchased. He's been on time with rent, but been extremely hard to reach. We have a few items we want to repair in the unit and we don't have a copy of the key, plus he...
Maggie Mahoney
Meeting tenants at 11pm? Concerned about safety. Advice please.
We have difficult tenants in one of our rental houses in Utah. We are not extending the lease for them and they've been very angry about it. When I asked them when they'll give us the keys, they said they'll meet us ...
Henry Murray
How to protect myself after close if squatter comes back? (CA)
TL;DR: Currently about to close on a small duplex in Lawndale, California. My offer required that it be delivered vacant since the current owner is in the process of evicting a squatter. However, the squatter is pla...
Patrick Parker
Type of locks recommendation for SFH rental?
In the process of buying my first rental and curios if you recommend standard simple door knobs or possible key pad style. Insight is greatly appreciated.
Raymond McGill
Key Management - Kwikset smartKey system opinions?
I Just purchased 4 unit with keyring of 30 keys. Looking at better options because I plan on having many more rentals and want a scalable system:1. $ Effective labeling of keys. Cheap option for now.2. $$$ rekey kit a...
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...