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How do you guys secure your flips in progress? I had an AC unit stolen. Ring? add Internet? Alarm system? What's most cost effective? considering i'm in and out in 90-120 days?
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Hi Guys,I got a funny one: My tenant called me yesterday to let me know that there was no more power in one of her bedrooms. I asked a few questions before deciding to send my handy man.....Well it turns out that all ...
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Hello,
Yesterday I changed the guts of my toilet for the first time. Missing from my tool box was a pair of 4 inch channel locks which would of saved me a ton of time and frustration.
So here is my question to the ...
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I just got around to installing a camera on one of our homes just in time for high season. I have the phone app installed and get buzzed constantly with new motion-activated clips. Each time I'm notified i'm anxious t...
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I'm looking at buying a new laptop and was curious what investor and agents would recommend. This is a broad question, if you have a recommendation I'd love to hear why you like the specific computer.
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Hello. I bought my first 3Flat property and need advice on security cameras. Do they all require wifi? If so do i pay for additional wifi for the security cameras? Should I have a security room for these things?
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Or cabin in Gatlinburg is rented 80-90% of the time. I’m wondering how much a smart thermostat could save us.
Does anyone have any numbers or feedback on having one?
Thanks!
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Does anyone have experience as an owner here? I recently decided to use OwnerRez for a short term rental. There are several vendors to choose from for automating lock codes. RemoteLcok, PointCentral, etc. RemoteLock s...
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Hi All,I recently acquired a property that has a smartlock. I would like to avoid providing keys to the tenants and just have them setup and control the codes for access. Smartlocks are expensive, I hate to have to sw...
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I just heard from my neighbors that the tenant has no electricity and is having some issues with power company so he is living without electricity and is also planning to move out. Additionally there is an awful smell...