Securing Baltimore Flips

[Francis I.]

Hello,

To all active Baltimore real estate investors, I am about to start a rehab project in Baltimore city (21229) and I was wondering how successful Baltimore flippers have successfully secured their flips (i.e reduced or prevented theft of new items)? Are installing fences necessary? Installing security cameras? 

[Stephanie P.]

Originally posted by @Francis I.:

Please what is your take on tree cutting/pruning in Baltimore city? I am about to purchase a property in the city that its entire front view is blocked by about 3 trees with lots of branches. What is the best/recommended route to go on this?

@Ian Barnes

@Ned Carey

@Jamal L.

 There are plenty of tree trimming companies to call in the city.  

I've added a pretty comprehensive crime map below.  The chart shows that 21229 is well above average in violent crime and property crime.  If I were rehabbing, I would install appliances including central air at the last possible second.  I would not use copper and I would recommend the contractors take everything they can home with them.  Like others have said, if someone wants to break in, they will, but having nothing there to steal is a deterrent in itself.

https://www.bestplaces.net/crime/zip-code/maryland...

Best of luck

Stephanie