Marvin Meng
Remote access locks for maintenance access
I'm interested in switching to keyless entry locks that can be opened remotely. All I'm finding are web-based, which would run off of the house's (tenant's) wifi. Do any of you use this and how well does it work? Are ...
Alexis Scott
How do property managers manage 30+ properties by themselves?
Hey BP!
I am a current leasing agent located in Durham,NC. I am thinking of starting my own property management company. I would be the only person managing until I build up a great team.
My question is: How do pro...
Will Adams Jr
Ideas for adding zoning to single HVAC Unit
Hi All,I have a property that has a single family upstairs (3b 1.5ba) with a partially finished basement (3b, 1ba) that I will be finishing and turning into a separate unit. The whole house is on one HVAC system. Addi...
Dustin Haug
Software to track properties
I would like to ask what is being used to track the finances of all your properties.
We have two single family homes and four duplexes. All are managed by two different management companies. I am looking for a good ...
Dennis Meints
STR by room - guest safety & interaction
Hey BP team,
I have several Airbnb's that I run in Saint Paul MN and I'm looking to actually do more with a 4-plex that will house medical professionals traveling in on contracts for 30-90 day leases (technically out...
Mindy Jensen
How Many Clauses Do You Have Your Tenant Sign in the Lease?
In another thread (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/707296-what-does-your-lease-say-about-modifications-to-the-property) I asked what your lease says about modifications.@Cassi Justiz responded "My lease...
Erik E.
Starting off with a multi
Hey everyone. I am looking to start investing with a multi unit property, most likely a 4-plex. I always see on duplex listings, "Live in one side, have a renter pay your mortgage" or something catchy to that effect. ...
Lynn Hill-Torres
Electronic Rent Collection
Hello BiggerPockets family. We are working with a landlord, managing one of her tenants as a way to gain experience for when we finish renovating our property. I remember in Brandon Turner's book, he said one way to...
Lisa Jones
Replacing a front door to a building in rough neighborhood
Hi All-
I hired a new PM to manage my quad in an “up and coming” neighborhood. They took over in February and part of the punch list was to replace the front door to the building as the lock has been broken and it’s ...
Tony Crabtree
Changing the locks?
So how often do I really need to do it? After every tenant, or do you think if I get all the keys back and the were a great tenant it's to just keep the same keys?