Pros and cons of mechanical vs. electronic locks for rentals

[Aubrey P.]

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 yet.

However, for this rental property, I am concerned about battery life, as I may not be around to replace it if one stops working and a guest comes. 

Can anyone recommend a good option. Or a reliable mechanical door lock they use?

[Matt B.]

I think its kwikset (but not sure) that make landlord friendly door locks. you can have it set that 1 key can open all the doors and you can easily change out the lock tumblers to rekey it. basically you have a master key, while all your doors have a different key that only opens that specific one.

I think they also make solar powered w/ back up battery electric locks that you can use if your leaning in that direction.