Kent Verge
Missing pins from locks
I was finishing up a make-ready and changing out the cylinders on the locks when I noticed that the old cylinders were missing the pins. The previous tenant complained about one of the doorknobs being loose, which mad...
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...
Steve Stinson
Huntsville economic development team hitting on all cylinders
Huntsville, Madison County economic development team hitting on all cylinders
By Ray GarnerJune 16, 2022
A delegation of officials from Madison and Limestone counties join Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfie...
Gregory Halpern
Replacement of 55-year-old Elevator in 3-story Building
I helped my parents purchase a three-story (plus partially finished basement) building that has a four-stop, passenger elevator last year. As far as we know, it was installed when the building was originally construct...
Mike Palmer
Smart locks on only 1 door of house with multiple entry doors?
Hello:
I am thinking about switching to smart locks on a property that is far away so I can better manage it remotely. I have searched and there are so many forums about smart locks, but after going through several o...
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 ...
Scott F.
Locks - what do you use?
Greetings BP!I’ve searched the last 10 pages of the Landlord Forum & Rental Property Questions section and found nothing on the subject – Locks, what do you use?I was just posting on an article where someone said ...
Albert Blair
Turnover Property Process
Hello BP Family,I have a couple of issues that I need information on turning over a single-family home. This is my first time doing this, so I want to understand the most efficient way to do so. I understand that I ne...
Tomeka Wray
Changing the Locks for a Rental Property
On average, how much do you pay to replace the locks on 2 doors (front and back doors with deadlocks and a storage closet) in the Maryland area. I received a quote for $500 from a locksmith and I think its a little ex...
Daniel H.
Re-keying locks
Wondering if other landlords on here re-key the locks on apartments every time they change tenants? Is this something that is inexpensive to do?