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Tyler Hardy Solar lights for RV storage yard
18 June 2021 | 4 replies

Does anyone have any experience in solar lighting for a parking lot, or in this case, a boat and RV storage yard? With the cost and availability of wire and PVC I'm looking into this as an option. My first thoughts a...

Account Closed Gadgets to attract millenial tenants
28 March 2018 | 21 replies

I'm under contract to purchase some smaller multi's in rapidly changing neighborhoods.   Next door to these properties on 1 side can be a 700k new build, and next door on the other side could be a boarding house.  Occ...

Justin F. Upgrading Underground Powerlines - Trenching PG&E Bay Area
18 August 2023 | 26 replies

Hi,
I've got underground powerlines and the PG&E vault box is across the street on my neighbors property.  PG&E said if I wanted to upgrade my existing 100A electrical panel to 200A, I'd have to trench from m...

Brie Schmidt REO in flood plain - Standing water in basement
3 May 2017 | 4 replies

I found this REO property that is in a flood plain, we had massive rains over the last week and the basement has 21 inches of water.  We are not sure it is because the electricity is off so the sump pump is off, or if...

Matt Dickens Solar Power Use as Renter-Acquisition Strategy
12 June 2018 | 9 replies

Hey All,

I recently just finished reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about the continuing rise of renewable energy sources led by their increase in efficiency and drop in implementation cost. I live and do...

Mike Allen Smart Lock Recommendations?
17 July 2024 | 12 replies

Hi. New to MTR here. I've seen this lock recommended because it integrates with some property management companies:https://a.co/d/039XfxDzAccording to this article (https://strhub.com/.../schlage-encode-smart-wifi-dea...

William Coet Preventing Tenants From Disabling Smoke Alarms. Suggestions?
24 November 2019 | 15 replies

I am seeking suggestions for how to prevent tenants from disabling smoke alarms.  Verbal warnings and statements written into the lease may not be effective.  I've seen plastic bags taped over alarms!!This is importan...

Corinne Ulloa What's the best AirBnB Integrated Smart Lock - Looking for Reliable and User Friendly
17 October 2023 | 20 replies

How goes it?!My hubby and I just closed on our first investment property that we intend to deploy as a STR. I have been doing some research on smart locks that are integrated with the major platforms. A few, listed be...

Bienes Raices How many smoke detectors?
10 December 2012 | 11 replies

I've been putting one smoke detector in the hallway and one in the kitchen in my rentals. I know this varies by locality, but the electrician told me the code also requires one per bedroom. This seems like overkill to...

Geoffrey Greene Should I use smartlocks in my STR
1 September 2023 | 11 replies

Are folks using these? If so how do you keep track of the codes and make sure it's ready for the next visitor? I've stayed at some STR's where the electronic door code didn't work and it was a real pain as we stood at...