Suvarna Joshi
Rental property keyless deadbolt law for patio doors
For my rental properties, I have a keyed deadbolt and a electronic keyless entry pad on the front door. Am I required to provide a keyless deadbolt on the patio door as well? I have never seen any rental property wit...
Jerilin Buzzetta
Unauthorized occupants -- vandalism and trespassing? Lockout?
Hello--I am an out of state owner with a triplex in Rhode Island. My property manager learned this morning that one of the units is full of unauthorized occupants (no one in there has a lease). He went in the apartm...
Ryan M.
Single Hung vs. Double Hung Windows
Currently debating the issue on windows and would like some input. This is a rental property and all windows are being replaced. The savings is $800 for the same window going with single hungs. Single hung are actuall...
Stephan Haas
Cant do lockout, but can i do a door removal?
Thats the Question.I have a renter that i mailed an eviction notice to for being 2 monthes behind, and not transfering the electric. The city inspector show up 3 days later and says the units without power are condem...
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Tips on property inspection
Doors. Make sure doors to the outside have properly working locks. At least one exit door must be accessible to the outside without the use of a key.
Ceilings, walls, and floors should have no large cracks, holes, pe...
John Lunias
Raise the rent or not in our duplex where we live? North Jersey
Background:
Hi,
I own and live in a two family home where I rent one of the apartments (above mine) out to a small family. The apartment is a renovated 3br, 1 bath in northern NJ with heat and hot water included. Th...
Daniel Z Fang
Memphis Turnkey Tenant Turnover Costs
Hello bp community,
After closing on a SFH turnkey property with a well-known provider in Memphis, my tenants stayed for a full 2 years. I collected about $300 / month in cashflow with relatively few repairs/maintena...
Collin Hays
Top 10 guest calls for help so far in 2022
I am always fascinated at the things guests encounter at cabins in the Smokies. We keep a log of things that we have physically had to go out and address. So far for 2022, this is our "ESPN Top 10" list:
1. "There...
Bienes Raices
Deadbolt and locks
I bought a Defiant brand 5 pin deadbolt (keyed on one side) at HD for $10, but I was just researching online and it was recommended only to use 6 or 7 pin locks because 5 pins can be picked, so I'll probably be return...
Michael Bowie
Installing Magnetic Windows inside Historic Windows?
Has anyone installed magnetic windows inside inefficient historic windows? Our historic overlay requires historic, single pane, wooden windows; however, they’re horrible for utilities. Looking at options. Thanks!!