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Hello BP Family,I am about to begin listing a property on a medium term or possibly short term basis and I wanted to replace the front door lock. I was looking to do with a smart keypad lock that would allow me to rem...
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Hey team, question on solar panels and their impact on resale value. Essentially, is it worth it? I had a consultation with a solar panel salesman today and he quoted me 29k for 18 panels, however the final price woul...
Hey folks, Once your Airbnb portfolio is greater than three properties automation practices become a must. One of the best ways to automate your listings is to use the self check in function. In order to do this succe...
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Hi All,Working on putting together my first STR. Looking for recommendations for best lock system to install to allow entry for guests and cleaning crew or other service people. Many thanks in advance for your help!
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Picture a storage facility in which renters can lock and unlock their units using an app. The renter can still unlock the unit using a key, but the app would provide the user with the following advantages:
Ability t...
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I need an impact driver, circular saw and trimmer (weed whacker). In the future, I may also get a chainsaw, blower, who knows what else. The new cordless options look good but it's hard to find non-biased (ie- paid ...
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So...my tenant has faithfully paid the rent and utilities. The lease is up April 1st, and the tenant asked to extend until May 1st. I had no problem with this. Background is that this tenant has always asked to have...
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Smoke detectors – Use actual smoke to test the sensor. By spraying smoke into the alarm, you get a true indication if the alarm works. The “test battery” button only test the battery. The sensor is just as important. ...
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Hey BP family! I was wondering if anyone has experience with a rental property that has a solar energy system (with battery storage and net metering). I'm curious as to if it's feasible to offset the electricity porti...
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HelloI have one rental unit in out of state. It will be great if I can remotely set up entry key code for open house or new tenenant. I will self manage and in case If I need to have open house, I will need someone to...