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Aubrey P. Pros and cons of mechanical vs. electronic locks for rentals
29 December 2017 | 6 replies

Hi, I'm considering renting a property about 57 miles away on airbnb. I have an electronic keypad in my house, which works great. I basically don't carry keys anymore. It uses batteries, but I have never changed them ...

Mike Palmer Keyless combination entry locks a good idea?
17 June 2020 | 50 replies

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 ...

Brook W. Cashiers Check Deposit- What Are the Red Flags for Fraud?
27 February 2016 | 2 replies

Hi Everyone. I am a small time (3 units), small city investor. I have mostly rented to people who are somewhat connected to my social network in my small city. There's a certain comfort with local people who are well ...

Vince Greenland Electronic signatures and real estate agreements
12 December 2011 | 10 replies

I am considering going paperless, which will offer so many advantages to me. However, in order to do it, leases and electronic sigatures is essential. I would like to get tenants to sign my lease on a tablet device ...

Tom E. Camera and Lock systems
9 February 2025 | 7 replies

I'm curious what others have found useful for their outdoor camera setup and lock systems (WiFi...?)  
 
I am renting my new STr out later this year might place a camera indoors as well as changing locks and wanting o...

Pia McCann Property Management Software
10 July 2019 | 2 replies

I manage about 300 units and am currently using PropertyBoss for our PMS but am not happy with it.Does anyone have any PMS that they recommend? Our requirements are:1. Must be cloud based and mobile accessible.2. Have...

Ben Callahan Californian new to REI - looking for out-of-state rental property
13 February 2025 | 35 replies

Hey everyone! Nice to meet you (electronically).Currently renting a single-family home in a very expensive coastal Southern California city. Not able to buy in this area without going house poor. Not able to move (at ...

James Kirby Mobile Scanner for Leases, Addendums, etc.
15 July 2019 | 25 replies

What do you do to get a copy of the lease to your new (or extended) Tenant's? Do you scan and email it, print it and mail it, hand delivers it? Anyone use a mobile scanner to get it done right away with their laptop? ...

Roseann Koefoed Does anyone use Clear Token for their common area laundry machines?
25 January 2023 | 0 replies

My go-to coin washer and dryer repairman is recommending that I install Clear Token on my machines.  This is a device that would allow tenants to connect their phone to the machine via bluetooth and pay for their wash...

Juan Martinez Septic Inspection.
11 February 2022 | 6 replies

Anyone has a success story that came out from a property that had a septic issue? how did you leverage the known issue with the septic system to get a great deal? I have included a short video from one of my locals se...