Will F.
Securing a House During Renovation - Tips?
Hi I am in the middle of a flip/rehab and wanted some advice for keeping things secure. I've had tools and several renovations broken into when vacant. Here are a few ideas:-Put up motion sensor lighting-Video or Ala...
Tyler Green
Un-grounded Outlets burning out laptop?
I am a few months in to my first buy and hold property. I purchased an older four unit building that needs work and I am prioritizing work and upgrading when I can. The outlets are not grounded and I was aware of this...
John Collins
Security System on Rental Homes
What is protocol here in upper middle class neighborhoods with no crime? There is an existing system I want to take out but it's all hooked up and in order to do so the company is charging an arm and leg... or telling...
Victoria Redlin
HELOAN or HELOC, (December 2024)
What is a good source for a HELOAN or HELOC in December 2024?
My client is looking for one to consolidate some current debt and to finance solar. In California SCE is always turning off th...
Muhammad Saad
Smart lock recommendations for STR
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 ...
Ben Scarborough
Preparing STR Properties for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is here! Whether you are a resident in a coastal market, host a short term rental, or just have a second home near the coast, there are always items you need to be sure you can check off of your list ...
Todd Rasmussen
Hypothetical Backfeeding Electrical Project Question
This is hypothetical because it is an exercise in electrical theory. No-one should actually do this because it is dangerous and could kill them or the poor lineman trying to restore power if they didn't understand the...
Rafael Ro
Would you install Solar? Any tips?
This is a general question... Do you think solar is worth it, for an area like a desert with plenty of sun and hot summers (AC blasting) raking up big electricity bills? But also more specific... Would you think that ...
Zach Schwarzmiller
Smoke Detectors without batteries (wired) - is this okay?
I have been remodeling a triplex. The middle unit has smoke detectors without batteries. There were batteries installed in them, but they were just against plastic, there is no connection to the battery. They were all...
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...