Should I add an entrance gate to my new development?

[James Nesh]

Currently own and manage a community of 22 units. In the process of designing another 19 units to add to the mix. Would like to revamp the entire community to increase demand. Currently, due to empty space some neighborhood kids gather in the parking lot at night.

My solution is to add an entrance gate to the community once constructed. I have no experience in managing a community with something like this, and not sure if the cost will be small enough for a 41 unit community.

Anyone have experience with entrance gates? Is the upkeep more headache than it’s worth?

Thanks for any input!