Thorvald Verlaeckt
Remote access control locks for vacation rental properties
Hi all,First and foremost a happy newyear!I bought my first investment property for vacation rental and i have a question about some locking systems.I've been thinking about putting remote controlled locks on the door...
Dana Chun
Fire extinguishers and fire escape ladders?
Hi there,
I have a two story four bedroom unit that I am renting to a group of college students. One of the fathers has asked if I could provide fire extinguishers on each floor and a fire escape ladder since all of...
Account Closed
Tenant took down smoke alarms. What is my risk?
Hello hello. I was just inside one of my units fixing some plumbing, and I noticed they had taken down 3 smoke alarms and the only carbon monoxide alarm. Only two of the original 5 smoke alarms were still up (though...
Keely Aldinger
Limiting Access to Doors and Security Lights/Cameras
Question:Do you use a smart lock to monitor access to shared spaces or utility areas of the property to avoid persistent use but allow access by tenants?Background:I am in Chelsea, MA and in the process of moving into...
Ed O.
Tenant emergency procedures
[b]Had a close call recently. Had a wonderful 2 handle faucet that was slightly running (smashed washers, couldn't shut off 100%) and a tub drain that couldn't keep up with it. Luckily we were able to avoid a big disa...
Anurag Pulla
How do you manage keys of a remote rental property?
Hello everyone,Just curious on how you are managing keys if you are self managing your rental property remotely.Regards,Anurag
Valerie Couch
Regular Rental Inspections
Curious to see if homeowners/property managers perform regular (quarterly, semi-annually, etc.) property inspections. We used to in the past but decided it may be a little invasive to tenants so have refrained. Howe...
Brie Schmidt
REO in flood plain - Standing water in basement
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...
Robin Searle
Best smart lock for Airbnb?
I just recently closed on a property in Colorado Springs with a single family home on the front lot which we are going to use for a long term rental. We are currently converting the 1200 sq foot space above the 3 car...
Ed Riemer
Gas or electric heat for my rental
I'm completely renovating a new rental property in Catonsville next week and am trying to decide on gas or electric utilities for each property and can't find any real definitive suggestions either way with good reaso...