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Results (282)
Tim Huynh Have anyone gone Keyless
5 August 2019 | 11 replies

I'm tired of changing out my keys or rekeying.  I'm considering going keyless and changing all my deadbolts  (each one is roughly $55).  A concern would be that the batteries would be dead forcing my tenants to be loc...

Nick Graziose A Costly Disappointment - Yale Assure 2 Locks Fall Short
4 June 2024 | 6 replies

I recently invested in a whopping 28 units of the Yale Assure 2 smart lock, expecting a seamless blend of security and convenience for my home. Unfortunately, the reality has been a cascade of disappointments, with th...

Ed O. Smoke detector tip for ALL landlords
23 April 2012 | 17 replies

@ the conference, I disucussed with a few landlords my ans to convert all smoke detectors over to the ones with a 10 year battery. I didn't realize how rock bottom cheap they are. Any landlord with a little experience...

Stephen Kunen Security camera recommendations
16 June 2023 | 9 replies

Hello,

I’m looking for recommendations for a security camera to install of the porch of my multi unit building.

Any product recommendations and legal considerations to take into account are welcome!

Thanks!

Brendan Conley Looking to upgrade keyless entry
18 April 2024 | 4 replies

Really looking to upgrade to battery powered access control to be more efficient and cut costs during turnovers. What is everyone else out there using?

Chris Masons Keyless Entry lock question
20 December 2018 | 17 replies

Hi guys,

Has anyone used the keyless entry locksets offered by Schlage Etc? How do you like them? Any issues you find, or any downsides? Any specific brands/models you perticularly like or dislike?

I am thinking it ...

Scott Schultz New Thermostat in Northern Cliamate
27 September 2016 | 3 replies

As we come into fall, I was thinking about the next 2 rehabs we are starting that will include new furnaces, and I just had a Boiler installed at another property. The advice from the HVAC Guy that put the boiler in, ...

Brandon Malone Do you provide tenants with a physical key for smartlocks?
19 September 2024 | 40 replies

Hi All,I recently acquired a property that has a smartlock. I would like to avoid providing keys to the tenants and just have them setup and control the codes for access. Smartlocks are expensive, I hate to have to sw...

Tim Cooper Remote Lock: Doorknob handle or deadbolt?
22 June 2023 | 6 replies

I would like to hear others' thoughts on where to install the remote lock. Here are my thoughts.DEADBOLT: I like the idea of the deadbolt, it is just more secure.DOORKNOB HANDLE: I like the door handle remote because ...

Samson Kay 6 Unit Apartment Building - Is a sprinkler (fire suppression) system Required?
2 November 2013 | 13 replies

So I'm looking into acquiring my next property. And I have one in my sights. A run down 6 unit. It needs some updates. But otherwise pretty good shape. But my contractor has advised me that in the great city of Low...