I have 2 Schlage encode locks at my beach house and they both simultaneously crapped out within a few hours of each other. I think it was due to either getting wet or condensation because there was water in them when ...

Hey everyone.  I'm nearing Closing on my first two properties.  Both are multiplexes (4 unit and 5 unit).  For those of you with multiplexes, do you use smoke detectors that are "linked" to each other?  In other words...

Hello folks,What are you guys using as smart locks and why? I am looking to be able to issue codes remotely from the phone for the guests duration and also with physical key override. Would love to know what is being ...

Much has been said about kwickset smarkey vs landlordlocks . This post isn't about that, but it is built around the kwickset product. For the landlordlock lovers, bear with me and keep an open mind.

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I am doing some remodeling work for my condo unit and plan on renting it out in a couple of months. It is in a upscale neighborhood and I can easily rent for $1400+/month. One bedroom has a closet withou...

Hello - I have a 3 family rental house and I acquired a Kaba e-plex lock which is a commercial quality pushbutton lock with lots of codes, long battery life, etc.   My question is to landlords who have installed elect...

Hi everyone, look. I am going to become a host on airbnb, so, trying to set up the house for guests, and I need to know which smart locks are reliable. I found this thread herehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/...

I went to my unit to work today while the tenant was at work. I noticed the smoke / Carbon monoxide detector had the batteries pulled. I texted him and he said it keeps going off when he cooks and even when he puts so...

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?

Hello BP family,I just had a vacant unit broken into by some homeless people. They were in the unit for about a day and saw people in the unit and called the cops. They left before the cops arrived. The damage was low...