Securing a vacant property.

[Craig Jennings]

I'm seriously considering the purchase of a vacant former drug house in a rougher part of town. I can buy it for $5K with an ARV of $49K. Obviously it's a total rehab. Anyway, since I'm still getting start I perform a share of the rehab work on my own and contract out larger portions. There have been ongoing problems with homeless folks shacking up there. I've spoken with a neighbor who try's to run them off when he sees them or calls the police. I've never dealt with a situation like this and would like to know how others secure property in rough areas while completing a rehab. Any tips are appreciated.