Kyle McCorkel
Flood insurance on "Low-Mid Risk" Property?
Going through a somewhat nightmare scenario on a recently purchased (3 weeks ago!) property in Indianapolis: They had a huge storm last night, and the house experienced both a power outage AND flash flooding leading t...
Tommy Cheng
Using Simplisafe as Airbnb Smart Lock
Does anybody have any experience using SimpliSafe Smart locks for their STRs? I know it's possible to add guest codes. I have extra SimpliSafe locks and wanted to put it on my ADU for STR reasons, but they're never li...
Jason A.
safety mgmt: smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers
Hi all – I am curious to learn some of your best practices with respect to: Smoke detectors Carbon Monoxide detectorsFire extinguishers HVAC filter cleaning Lock changes between tenants I currently have property manag...
Kimberly H.
Smoke detector legislation in Illinois-tell your state senator!!
Attention Rental Property Owners in IllinoisCall your State Senator and tell them to VOTE NO TO SB2837.A proposal being considered in Springfield will require all single family homes and apartments, outside of Chicago...
Mike Palmer
Keyless combination entry locks a good idea?
I have only been able to find a few posts on the use of keyless locks. I am thinking of a changeover to keyless, but wondering whether to go digital or mechanical. I have the Schlage digital on my house and I LOVE ...
Dave Kush
Wifi door lock recommendations
I'm interested your recommendations for a wifi door lock. Is there a certain one you really like for STRs, and what do you like about it? Thank you!!
Alan Rafferty
Nest Yale Lock and Nest Hello for STR
Hi Bigger Pockets Community,Newbie here but have been enjoying reading the forums and getting tons of info. We are closing on new cabin in Gatlinburg this week and wanting to get setup with smart home for security an...
Chris Green
Tenants are hearing a beeping noise - we can't figure out what it is.
Hello! My current tenants have been hearing a beeping noise for the last month and a half or so. My first thought was to change the batteries in a fire/smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detectors, etc. - or some other el...
Roger S.
For you who DIY your maintenance. Your 3 favorite tools?
I do all my own make ready, repairs and maintenance , except for AC work. So, I've acquired a few new tools as we go along. I wonder what your 3 favorite tools are. Which ones make life easier, are the most useful...
Kristin Feerst
Securing the home during construction phase
Hi Everyone,I am getting to close on my first BRRRR project next week and it will be a full gut rehab of the property. The area is "up and coming", but still has a long way up to go. I definitely want to secure the ...