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Account Closed Tips on how to keep short-term rental guests from smoking in unit
4 February 2020 | 3 replies

Hey BP -- I have a handful of short-term rentals and have them operating pretty smoothly. The only issue I seem to be running into is keeping people from smoking inside of the units (here and there). I'm looking for p...

Patrick Philip What is the best way to do security system for rehabs?
18 February 2020 | 15 replies

I am just getting in to rehabs. I want all of my rehab properties to be under security camera surveillance, both inside and out, during the rehab and while it's vacant.I know where to buy cameras, but I need some spec...

William Barr House flipping the "homeless hangout" -- advice needed
12 September 2023 | 20 replies

Recently we've started work on an inner-city house flip. Turns out, this property is a known homeless hangout. We didn't know this at the time of inspection, but since then we have had several run-ins with 2-3 homeles...

Vivian Yip Mid Term Rental Knowledge sharing
10 December 2024 | 10 replies

I'm curious, what tools are you using for MTR?Do you have anything that monitors energy / utilities use?What are you using to research a market?What amenities have helped you attract the most guests? (EV, fenced yard,...

Dave K. anybody remote monitor utilities?
7 August 2019 | 5 replies

I have a 4 unit, that I want to make a "smart home" as far as utilities go.  monitor the gas, water, electric and door locks, maybe even cameras too, (cameras is what i do for a living).My utilities are not separate, ...

Colin Nelson Anybody know of a no monthly fee alarm system?
26 December 2017 | 5 replies

Hey Everyone. Happy HolidaysI own a 3 family apartment building in a C+ neighborhood in St. Louis MO. Upon buying this property I noticed that all three units were hardwired with an alarm system. Only one works curren...

Bryan Hancock Ooma VoIP Phone System
11 July 2011 | 11 replies

Has anyone switched their POTS to Ooma for their business line? If so, how was the experience? Pros and cons are appreciated.

We have a home office line that we are thinking of porting to Ooma.

Jean Castillo Water flow usage meter and automatic shutoff
14 January 2021 | 3 replies

Hi,One of my properties had a hefty water bill due to inconsiderate tenants using more water than needed and I would like to install a water flow meter that has a cap per day (landlord pays for water/sewage). Essentia...

Michael Elfant Can someone recommend a smart phone based intercom system?
8 March 2018 | 1 reply

Hi - I'm on the board of a 42 unit condo building and we are looking for a smart solution to our outdated, hard-wired, intercom system.  We prefer to keep it app based so that we can utilize our smart phones as oppose...

Nicole Heasley Beitenman Possible break-in at rental. What steps do I need to take?
18 July 2019 | 7 replies

My tenants came home to an open window. They called the police to inspect the home and make sure no one was still in there. They did not notice anything missing or disturbed, but they just started moving in a few days...