Any Tips to secure vacant units after eviction?

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Hello BP! Anyone have any advice on doing a hardcore securitization of a mobile home after eviction? We change locks and use sheet plywood but it seems like as soon as we evict someone the windows get smashed and people break in to vandalize. Any thing work better than this? Would love feedback, thanks!

Jon Dorsey · Answer

A way, and hard pill to swallow as a landlord, is if it’s ending on bad terms or you think the person is going to vandalize the property is to offer cash-for-keys. It gives the evicted an illusion of power as they got you to pay them to leave but if it saves money on rehabbing the windows, punched holes in walls/doors, and more, plus not worrying about a vengeful evictee, it may be worth it. All I’m saying is you have options.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

agreed that's what I see local investor do in high crime areas or areas prone to breakins and trashing..  they move house sitters in.

the Dawgs system would be over kill for a MH the metal they use is stronger than your MH  :)  I have seen the dawgs live and in person on stuff I funded south side of Chicago in that area its the ONLY thing that will keep you from getting stripped..

Don Taylor · Answer

I like that idea. Very cost effective

John Underwood · Answer

I think the best thing is to get someone to move in and act as security. Also get it rented as soon as possible. The problem usually goes away once everyone knows someone is living there.

Rachel H. · Answer

@Christian Cardamone Try putting security camera signs on the home. You can get them at any local hardware store. Also, you may want to talk to your local sheriff regarding monitoring the place on their daily patrols. Good luck!

John K. · Answer

@Christian Cardamone

I have seen similar products like this used on homes, but have never used them myself.https://www.dawgsinc.com/

Crystal Smith · Answer

Dare I say this.  It's a mobile home so move it someplace safer.

Christian Cardamone · Answer

@John K. super cool, thanks! just emailed them! Doesn't look like they serve south carolina but a great starting point! Cheers!

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