Leora Merrell
Non-WiFi Locks in STR
Looking for recommendations on keyless entry to our STR that won't have wifi. I've read dozens of threads here about keyless entry and it seems 99% of locks used require wifi. Kind of bummed because I had one picked o...
Robby Hogle
Do Solar Panels Add Value?!?
Do adding Solar Panels to a home impact the value? Is it a different answer between impact to “appraised value” vs “value buyers are willing to pay”?You can very accurately calculate how many dollars solar panels save...
Simone Koga
Self Managing STR at a distance
I'm in escrow on a property in Maui that we'll be using as a vacation rental. We were originally planning on going with a property manager at 20% just because of the ease. The more and more I think about it however,...
Justin Wilson
Holiday Cards / Gifts
Hi all,Since its that time of year again, I'd like to know you opinion of sending Holiday cars and/or gifts to property managers, accountants, contractors, etc. Do you think its nessecaary for business, or that its j...
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 ...
Brian Dean
Anyone Investing In Winnipeg?
Hi there,I have a couple investment properties in Windsor Ontario, but am now starting to see where else to potentially invest. I'm looking into Winnipeg at the moment, and was wondering if anyone here currently inve...
Ronald Bowser
Property Management Inventory Tracking
Hello BP,We are currently trying to come up with an accurate, yet cost-effective method of tracking inventory we stock on our trucks. This includes regular items needed in order to repair and maintain rental properti...
Account Closed
Landlords/Property Managers - What is a reasonable time frame to schedule regular inspections on an occupied rental?
After spending money fixing up a property, I obviously want to make sure the tenants occupying it are not damaging or tearing anything up....whether accidentally or deliberately......or worse still, using my property ...
Matt Lorentsen
Wireless Doorbell Solutions for 3 Flat?
Hello All, I have a vintage 3 flat in Logan Square that does not currently have any doorbell or intercom system. I am looking for a wireless doorbell solution so we don't have to rip up any walls to install this. I lo...
Aaron Norris
Property Management Annual Check Up
Do any of you landlords do an annual property maintenance call? 2014 was the year of exploding water heaters. Just curious if anyone has a regular routine they do every year?Example:Check water heaterCheck all skins f...