3 Best Practices for New Landlords

[@AndrewPaez]

Excellent information. Just received the book yesterday. (one of them). Thanks very much.

[@midtermrentalconsulting]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

[@donnahogan2999]

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[@may4my]

The combo smoke/carbon dioxide detector is a bad product and a marketing gimmick. Carbon Monoxide is heavy. Smoke is light. If carbon monoxide reaches the ceiling where smoke detectors are mounted, you’re dead. Purchase them separately and mount the carbon monoxide detector about 10-15 inches from the floor and close to bedrooms. I’m a CERT member in my town and this is part of our training.

[@midtermrentalconsulting]

Thank you for your concern and for commenting. I did ask the internet about this and this is what came back. It appears placement is important, but that these products do work: Yes, carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke detector combos work effectively. These combination units are designed to detect both carbon monoxide gas and smoke from fires, offering dual protection in one device. They use different types of sensors for each hazard: Carbon Monoxide Detection: The CO sensor detects the presence of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly if inhaled in large quantities. It typically uses an electrochemical sensor, which reacts to CO gas. Smoke Detection: For smoke, the unit usually contains either an ionization sensor (for fast-flaming fires) or a photoelectric sensor (better for detecting smoldering, slow-burning fires), or sometimes both in advanced models. Key things to consider: Placement: The location is critical. Smoke rises, so detectors should be placed high, while CO doesn't rise as predictably, so mid-wall placement can work. However, the combo units are designed to accommodate both. Regular Maintenance: These units should be tested regularly, and batteries replaced as needed (unless they're hardwired or have sealed long-life batteries). Regulations: Make sure your combination detector meets local building codes and safety regulations. Overall, CO and smoke detector combos are an efficient, convenient option for home safety.

[@neoanderson726]

my experience DO NOT rent to rent subsidy tenants 1 they are not paying for it they do not care about the property 2 you can not get anything from them when they destroy your property and one day one of them will 3 You can not hold rent subsidy board officials for the actions of their bad tenants. In short do NOT rent to any section 8 or rent subsidy governments at least not until you can go after the section 8 administration board to recoop your financial losses

[@midtermrentalconsulting]

Thank you. We have not had Section 8 tenants before (this video does not speak to that), so I don't have strong feelings one way or the other about Section 8 tenants.