Brandon Malone
Do you provide tenants with a physical key for smartlocks?
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...
Alfred Litton
Discount in Rent for Paying 3 Months in Advance?
Just wondering if any of you all have encountered this. I have an SFH listed for $1100/mo, and I had a would-be renter (via our PM) inquire whether we would be willing to lower the rate to $1000/mo if he were to pay 3...
Peter R.
VR Startup Follow Along - Automation & Notifications
Hi BP!This is part of a series where I detail the conversion of four units from long-term rentals to short-term Vacation Rentals (VR.)Synopsis of this part: Setting up wifi for your guests and for smart devices in you...
Dave Kush
Wifi door lock recommendations
I'm interested your recommendations for a wifi door lock. Is there a certain one you really like for STRs, and what do you like about it? Thank you!!
Benjamin Brown
Lets talk about thieves…
I recently purchased two houses on the same street. Having recently moved to the area I was unaware of potential security issues. Since Local code requires primary residency to complete work as a diy’er I am living in...
Helen Lowery
sagging beam in bedroom
Hello BP community. I have a 3bdr 1 bath under a lease with an option to buy. The price is locked in at $85,000. The property needs new floors and drywall. Once its fixed up I plan to hold it and rent for $1100 (m...
Ruth Moynihan
Ossipee, New Hampshire Rental Market
Hi there,
My husband and I have a small rental property portfolio (8 doors) in NH and are looking to possibly expand into the Ossipee area by building a 12 unit multi-family apartment building. Does anyone have know...
Gordon Tanner
Lease Clause for Communication Method?
Do you guys have a standard clause to put in lease for what constitutes a formal/ legal communication method, and what responsibilities tenant has in responding?We communicated with tenants almost exclusively by e-mai...
Sam Leon
Scheduling multiple contractors for bids
I try to minimize having to be at the property, so I tend to schedule things close together.For example, I have three roofers to come by today for a roof leak estimate. One at 11:30, one at 12:30-1:30, and one betwee...
Eric P.
Self-managing an out of state STR
When self-managing an out of state STR (without a local PM), I get that a lot of things can be automated now (cleanings, locks, cameras, payments, bookings, etc). But if you live far away from your STR / Airbnb / VRBO...