Marco G.
Make Ready Costs: Repair or Improvement?
Just spent a decent amount of coin doing a make ready during a vacancy. Come tax time, how do you generally categorize these expenses? Two biggest expenses were flooring (improvement) and interior painting (repair). ...
Matt Smith
Smart lock for check-in
There are several locks that can be opens using a key pad or smartphone to facilitate the check-in/out process: Lockiton, August Home, etc.Any recommendation based on your experience?
Bruce P.
Good smoke detector for a house to replace First Alert
Hi, so the house my friend has been living in in Los Angeles area has a First Alert P1210 smoke/fire alarm that started chirping in the middle of the night. It's supposed to be one of these 10 year battery life type a...
Loren Thomas
IPhone vs Droid
I very much dislike the iPhone. I've had both multiple times, and will never have an iPhone again. I strongly believe the droid is a far better product unless your 60 yrs old just learning a smart phone and need the m...
Justin Thiesse
Long distance Airbnb Locks
I have a long distance Airbnb and I’m looking for ideas for programmable locks. Any ideas would be appreciated. I do have internet at the rental.
Mariah Emerich
Issue with Halo Kwikset Lock
I am wondering if any one has experience with the Halo Kwikset lock going offline repeatedly? We have one that always has issues. We have tried adding a Wi-Fi extender, called tech support, done all their recommendati...
Chad McDaniel
Smart Phones and apps
Need to get a smart phone. I have a basic flip phone and need to get back in the 21st century.
What is a good all around phone for REI minded people? Also, What are some good apps I should have on my phone?
Thanks ...
Tommy Cheng
Using Simplisafe as Airbnb Smart Lock
Does anybody have any experience using SimpliSafe Smart locks for their STRs? I know it's possible to add guest codes. I have extra SimpliSafe locks and wanted to put it on my ADU for STR reasons, but they're never li...
Tim Coppola
Sump pump backups
I bought my first property earlier this year in Chicago and it has a sump pump in the basement unit. Being that this is my first property and I have never dealt with sump pumps before I had someone come out and look a...
Dennis Gallof
Smart Keypad Lock That You Can Change Code Over Internet/App?
Hi,I want to install a smart keypad lock that I'll be able to access over the internet or app that will allow me to change the keypad code; can anyone recommend one that you currently use that has this function?Thank ...