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I have been looking around and am surprised that there is so little discussion regarding home automation. We are purchasing our first vacation rental and I would like to get it set up to manage more from home. It is...
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I'm considering getting one of these for a rental we have where we cover the utilities. Not sure if they are worth the $250 but it seems like it would allow me to track the settings along with enforce l...
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I just saw this article and thought it might be of interest to the community:https://www.engadget.com/amazon-alexa-residential-smart-home-apartments-162801943.html"Amazon wants to make it easier to have a smart home w...
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We're considering putting up 1-3 cameras for our rectangular shaped apartment. It's 2 stories, with 15 units. The parking lot is out in front and we'd like at least one camera to see who is coming in and out since lot...
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So I have a very basic question. I have a rental that I'll be charging 700 per room to rent, this is going to included all the utilities. That being said can I install a programmable t stat with a lock box?
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I have a long term tenant that seems to state that they’re having ants, spider, and wasp problems. She went ahead and hired a pest company, signed a contract for the next 18 months, to come and remedy the problem. She...
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I'm looking at purchasing a 2 family home and the biggest set back is the fact there is 1 boiler for the whole home. The previous owner paid for the heat and was wondering if anyone else came across this situation and...
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When I first started investing in real estate, I was often asked if I was a growth or cash flow investor. I constantly heard people referencing the infamous “cash flow is king” saying, but I never really gave much th...
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I have a four plex that runs on oil that heats the entire building. The thermostat is in a common area and the tenants continuously crank it up to absurdly hot temperatures. I would like to purchase a smart thermostat...
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Hi everyone! I'm a noob here. Let's say someone has a solid nest egg ($500K) of assets but is currently unemployed, is it still possible to get a loan for say, a multifamily property? If it is, what are the options? T...