Hello BiggerPockets  Community,I'm a contractor/consultant in Northern Virginia providing Home Automation (The Internet of Things - "Smart" devices), Security & AudioVideo design & installation services for bo...

I've seen several discussions over "do I provide tenant internet or not?" in the rental space.My question - if you are connecting peripherals (smart lock/cameras/etc.) to Wi-Fi, don't you pretty much have to extend th...

I am currently debating whether smart home updates will increase the attractiveness of a beachfront STR.  This article by Stayfi includes a few recommendations for STRs, but is a little outdated. Here are some of the ...

Does anyone have any recommendations on setting up Wi-Fi for my SFR? Will be using the Wi-Fi for smart home features such as Nest thermostat and smart doorbell camera. Will not be giving tenant Wi-Fi access. All recom...

Temp is going to below zero for a few days here. I've got unoccupied properties with the utilities on. How do you prepare for when it gets this cold?Leave the heat on and sinks dripping?Turn off the water at the meter...

We will be doing an Airbnb from out of state. We have a house that we'll rent the upstairs and downstairs separately with their own access, and the entire house as a third option.  The door lock vendors on Airbnb's we...

Hi all,
New to Bigger Pockets, here.
I have a short-term vacation rental, and I want a thermostat that meets the following criteria:
1. Z-Wave/Nexia Compatible.2. Is password protected, or otherwise does not allow ...

I currently manage 7 rental units and have been thinking about installing some home automation devices to better help manage the properties and receive alerts.   Idea 1: we pay for heat in one of the buildings. I have...

Hey all - For those of you self-managing your STRs, what kind of automations are you currently using to make life easier? My List:- Auto Generated Smart Lock Codes (built-in integration through channel manager) - Set ...

Hi All, I've been reading posts here like crazy as I'm in the process of setting up my first STR and I'm overwhelmed/stuck on how to pick a combination of devices and platform to manage this house that's about 2.5 hou...