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Landlord set up and control of the property Wi-Fi can provide many advantages, from becoming a small but steady source of extra revenue, to enhancing security (remote control and recording of gates, entries, exterior ...
I’m a newer investor and just did my first refi on a rental property. The numbers were tight to make it fit the DSCR ratio and even though I had an insurance guy picked out, my lender said it needed to be a little bit...
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I've moved into my first property, a duplex, and in two days my first tenants will be moving in! The duplex has a security system in both units which is currently activated until the end of the year. This expense was ...
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Does anyone have an experience with these types of phone lines? My understanding is that there must be two POTS lines for the fire alarm and one for each elevator. The building I'm working for is paying almost $1000/m...
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Hello, everyone. I have a question to those of you who have rental properties. I'm looking into buying a duplex as a start. However, how does having so much "debt" (loans) effect your credit score? I'm worried about i...
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Currently own a STR cabin in Pigeon Forge that is being managed by a full service company for 20%. Looking to switch to self-management from out of state and want a local point of contact who can do things like verif...
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I'm seeing what Desktop Computers and / or Laptops others use in the Business? Do you use dual Monitors? Do you use ethernet cable or wireless for your internet connection? Thanks.
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The tenants want to install security system with smart thermostat adapter and one main keypad? How should I handle this?
Should I say yes under the condition that the system needs to stay when the tenants move out?
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When I built my current rentals I spent a fair amount of extra money to run separate water services with water company meters. The idea is to get the tenants to pay for their own water thereby eliminating that fixed c...
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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...