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Matt Rasich Your thought on the security deposit
29 August 2014 | 23 replies
Things to make sure aren't missing when you move out:damaged or missing screensdamaged or missing mini-blinds and those wands that open and close themmissing lightbulbs (and one time, a missing light fixture)missing toilet paper holdersmissing sink stoppersbroken/missing towel racksmissing or dead batteries in CO and smoke detectors/missing smoke detectorsmissing ice cube traysmissing stove top burner rack(s)If a tenant installed a wall mounted flat screen, the wall repair will be charged to them.
Ed L. How to Write Off Maintenance expenses on my properties
31 August 2011 | 22 replies
New batteries for the smoke detectors are supplies.
James B. Tenant Walk thru 30 days before leaving
29 May 2014 | 7 replies
Make sure the battery in your smoke alarm(s) is working properly. 5 - If it's a single family home, please make sure that the grass is cut, the beds are clear of weeds, hedges are trimmed, and gutters are clear of debris. 6 - For any holes in wall, please spackle and touch-up paint. 7 - Per your lease, your utilities must remain on through the end of your lease term.
Account Closed Free Accounting Software: GnuCash v QuickBooks?
22 May 2015 | 10 replies
The payroll module may be integrated soon into the application as it appears many businesses are inquiring about it.
Mike Palmer Change locks between tenants?
17 January 2016 | 30 replies
They have 4 numbers stamped on the key.I use a battery powered rotary engraver to scribe the 4 digit number on each deadbolt and knob.Takes me 5 min to swap out the locks on a door.Put the used sets in a ziplock bag and rotate.I have a document in my Evernote account that has a system for letting me know which key goes to which house(not full address: not giving full details online Ha) and corresponding 4 digit key number.Even without that, I can walk up to any one of my houses, and find the correct key which are in numerical order on my giant key ring.Yes, I  keep my key ring locked up.
Michael Shadow Huge apartment fire down the street
23 December 2009 | 4 replies
They take the 9V batteries out of their smoke detectors to use in their latest electronic toy.
Kevin Priester What happened to the group MultiFamily investing
28 December 2011 | 4 replies
Since most veer away from the group participation to use the public forums, why not just get rid of the groups module??
Ed O. Tenant emergency procedures
25 June 2019 | 8 replies
Some smoke detectors only operate by battery, while there are other smoke detectors that are hard wired with a battery backup.2.
Burt L. Do You Prefer an I-Phone or Galaxy 3 (Android) for Your Real Estate Activities and Posting at Bigger Pockets?
11 October 2012 | 15 replies
Don't be fooled into thinking otherwise, it's simple specs.The biggest point being the longer battery life.
Trevi Edwards Property Preservation and Maintance
12 December 2021 | 4 replies
Replace batteries, check cables or buy a new device if necessary.7.