Protecting Low Income Rehabs From Vandals; During and Post Flip

[Zach Schaar]

When finished with a rehabbed property in a low income/distressed community, and before the house has been occupied, what ways are helpful to keep the property from being broken into, vandalized, looted, etc.

I hear from time to time and have seen the abandon and vacant properties become destroyed this way, and I have also heard of being 90% done with a rehab, and it gets broken into again. Granted, boarding up doors and windows helps, but also makes the property look very unattractive to prospective buyers and/or renters. Is this kind of just a fly by night gamble type of deal?

I would be interested in hearing everyones suggestions on how to keep a property in good condition during and post rehab! Thank you.