Bryan K.
Chicago Smoke Detector Compliance
Are there any Chicago landlords out there familiar with smoke detector code in Illinois/Chicago? My understanding is that all smoke detectors need to be hardwired near each bedroom. I just bought a building and, for...
Troy Welch
Go Bag for viewing real estate properties
Hey everyone! I am working on my 2nd investment property. Last Monday, my realtor and I drove around looking at potential properties. I got to thinking that it would be good to have a 'go bag' to bring on these tou...
Sean Tippens
Landlord vs tenant responsibilities
So I got a message from my PM saying that our new tenant is saying the AC was only blowing warm air and if we could fix it. The PM contacted the local HVAC service guy in our area, and after their $75 service fee it w...
Jake Cohen
Anyone using Lynx for Airbnb locks?
I know locks are talked about over and over on this forum.
Came across a company called Lynx and was curious if anyone uses their smart home system.
Thanks!
Kyle McCorkel
Flood insurance on "Low-Mid Risk" Property?
Going through a somewhat nightmare scenario on a recently purchased (3 weeks ago!) property in Indianapolis: They had a huge storm last night, and the house experienced both a power outage AND flash flooding leading t...
Phillip Syrios
Should We Install Free Nest Thermostats
Does anybody in Property Management have any experience with these? In Kansas City the local power company is having a program that residents can get these installed for free as long as they have permission from their...
Manuel Sarabia
What happens if my apt building burns down and someone dies. How screwed am I?
Just saw on the news that a nearby apt from mine burned down and resulted in one death. Sucks for all parties involved but now its got me thinking it could happen to me. I have the place insured but something tells me...
Jason Vandermark
Quarterly inspection question
I have recently renovated a unit in my building. This is the first time I've done this kind of overhaul getting a place ready. I'm thinking about doing quarterly inspections just to make sure things aren't getting tor...
Matt R.
My first unscheduled maintenance call worked out OK
tl;dr: The thermostat broke, I fixed it. Yay being a landlord!I rented out my SFR nearly two years ago; the same tenants have been there the whole time.The last time I went over for a regular maintenance visit, a cou...
Genny Li
I just had a tenant ask about changing a burnt-out light bulb...
Really. Can't make this up. I had to coach him through changing it over the phone because the closets have linear fluorescents, and he didn't know what to do.
I'm focusing on the day job now, but I had to share. (...