🔨 Below are some methods I have used to help tenant proof rental properties I have in Omaha, Nebraska. Of course the number 1 way to tenant proof your property is to screen applicants thoroughly. However what are some...

Hi BP,I am getting ready to close on my first 8 unit apt complex. I would love any and all advice as to what to do now in order to make this a seamless transition. For example, I've read many say they send a letter wi...

I have a tenant who has been in place for 3 years and a few weeks.  May 1 I signed a 6 month renewal. 1 week ago today while I was waiting for appliance delivery the neighbors decided it would be a good time to tell m...

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I need to order a deadbolt and doorknob lock that I can rekey myself multiple times. Landlord locks told me I have to send in the lock everytime I need it rekeyed when a tenant leaves which doesn't sound effic...

Hi,I am a landlord and a tenant and I've had a situation where my son, I think, who's two, locked an internal door, after which I found that we were never issued a key for.  We were given keys and told they were for a...

We can agree that credit is tight in the current mortgage climate, right? Even for owner occupants with good credit, it would seem that banks are looking for reasons NOT to extend mortgage loans. Of course, investor...

Hey guys so here's the situation about a week ago I get a call at 7am from one of my tenants saying she locked her keys inside her apartment and she needs them to get to work. I gave her 2 options I can call a locksmi...

I recently purchased a 6-plex and am looking for a better approach than the janitors key ring or the valets keybox. I've been looking at the numeric keypads that allow multiple number combinations as a potential alte...

Hey guys and gals need some insight in regards to a investment that I am working on.
Purchase price $1000 (thats the great part here comes the bad news.)
Water Co lien:$14k
Possible Mortgage lien:$26k
Comps in the ar...

Closing on my first duplex in a few weeks. I’ll be owner occupying. Is it easier to rekey the locks or just put new lock sets in. There is a shared front and rear basement door. And a front and rear door for each unit...