Jon Klaus
Stopping break ins?
What are some ways to prevent break-ins, theft, and vandalism to vacant homes?
Alarm systems? Not keen on doing that (monitored)
for a short term. Lighting?
Someone stole copper out of one of mine this week. I t...
Robert M.
4 Unit Apartment Building with one Water Line
Hello All,I currently own an apartment building in which has four units. Unfortunately the building has one water meter and line which provides free water to the tenants. I had new tenants move in and I believe they a...
Mindy Jensen
Looking for an Automatic Emergency Water Shutoff - Does it exist?
Our MHP is located in Maine. Water is submetered, but a tenant in the throes of eviction had a pipe burst, didn't do anything about it and now I'm on the hook for a hefty water bill.Since we're in Maine, freezing pipe...
Megan Deppe
WiFi tools for self managing STR’s from a distance
When you are setting up your STR to be able to self manage from afar, what kinds of WiFi tools to you like to use? Thinking of things like keypad door entry, thermostats, fire detectors, water leak alarms... which W...
Andrea Longoria
Do you hate Landlording?-What amenities do you think tenants prefer?
Hello, My name is Andrea. My partner and I have started an Arbitrage company in Austin and to our surprise it is going great. So if you are a landlord and do not want to deal with the headache of managing your home a...
Lane Patterson
Quick tip - For Disappearing AC Units
Durn those thieves who pray on my poor unsuspecting AC units while we are in the middle of a flip or have a vacant rental ! I mean really .... I have had these sorry people rip apart a brand new 1500 dollar unit t...
Joseph Fenner
Will there ever be a BiggerPockets mobile app?
Title says it all.
Marisa Alvarez
Tenant taking smoke alarms off
3 bedroom house with 5 kids. Went for an inspection, smoke alarms were off including the bedroom ones. Tenant says it because when she cooks all the smoke alarms 🚨 in the house 🏡 go off.Of course I want her to put the...
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...
Bryan Weller
Financial Literacy - Rich Dad, Poor Dad
I have listened to all the BP Podcasts and it seems like every one of them mentioned Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I figured, if everyone mentions it, I should read it. After being a third of the way through, I already understa...