Security Cameras for Remote Property Viewing / Theft Deterrent

[Scott Taylor]

I'm a remote property owner; I've got property management in place.

I've had some crime (break-ins etc) at this remote location recently so I'm looking to install some cameras that I can view remotely.  This would hopefully deter crime, as well as give me eyes on the property (and also allow me to check if management is doing what they say they are doing). Obviously cameras would only be outside / pointed externally.

I've looked into Ring, but it would require me to pay for wifi monthly, which is non-ideal.  This property is 4 units plus a garage, with two of the units across a yard which makes me wonder if the wifi would reach from the main building.  The wifi would also have to be installed in the basement, which can only be accessed through one of the tenants units, so wifi is also undesirable.  I'm also far enough away (plane ride, not car drive) that if anything happened, it would be a call to my management co (for instance, if internet goes down, etc).

I've been looking into Arlo Go (and/or Go 2) as it can run off a cell signal; wondering if that has worked well for others.  I suppose I'd also need the solar panel.  What are the monthly subscription fees? 

Any other recommendations?  Basic idea is to have something reliable, to keep cost down, and to be able to view the property remotely, with minimal fuss after installation (ideally wired / don't need to replace batteries every few months etc).

Thanks!

[Patrick Drury]

@Scott Taylor
You can use simpli safe without Wi-Fi if you pay for the monthly subscription. It's worth looking into. In Columbus, a lot of guys I know use the Simpli safe, free version for rentals. 

[Drew Sygit]

@Scott Taylor you may also want record and motion sensing features.