Mike Palmer
Keyless combination entry locks a good idea?
I have only been able to find a few posts on the use of keyless locks. I am thinking of a changeover to keyless, but wondering whether to go digital or mechanical. I have the Schlage digital on my house and I LOVE ...
Alex Short
How can I find some good tenant rules
I am about to rent to my first renter. I have a attached the rules I plan to use. I took them from the previous owner. 1. What are the issues I am missing.2. Where can I find rules and leases. https://docs.google.com/...
Grey Stone
Who's Responsible for Mailbox Key
I recently rented out a single family rental. They have moved in and are asking me about the mailbox key. I told them they would need to go to USPS. However they are upset by this because USPS is charging $85 to give ...
Jason Cunningham
Landlord question - rekey for new tenants?
Hello everyone,Somewhat new to the landlord business and am looking forward to getting some feedback from more experienced professionals. Recently a new applicant for one of our units asked if the landlord would reke...
Michael Nahm
Thoughts on new locks for every turnover
We own a few rentals and thus far haven’t changed the locks at any turnover. As I may have a couple of turnovers coming up I’m curious as to what others do when it comes to move-time and whether a change in locks is p...
Clara Vale
Security deposit and last month rent
Wanted to ask a question... I had to evict sone tenants because they got used to paying at the end of the month and then it would be paid at the beginning of the prior month... I never charged a late fee (I know it wa...
Ursula B.
After Almost 10 Years as a Landlord...
...I finally had to evict my first Tenant. I've threatened eviction before, even filed the documents and had a court date, but have never made it to the hearing before now. These tenants were placed by a former prope...
Joe Garvin
Closing on property tomorrow and discovered a leak
Hello BP Community,
Happy New Year to all! We are set to close on a condo tomorrow and already wired all the money to Title Company. We went to the unit yesterday to measure a few things and found a leak which appears...
Alexander Kleyman
Charging labor costs for landlord repairs?
Recently tenant's BF broke the lock & handle on the storm door while trying to get inside after a breakup. Cops were there, drama ... I am handy and will replace the handle myself. I will be billing the cost of re...
Rachan M.
Bid strategy for REOs
Hi all,I am new to REOs. I read up some, did some digging and found a few REO properties for sale. From what I'm putting together, once the banks acquires the property they take 6-7 months to clean it out and put it u...