All Forum Posts by: Jolynna Mccune

Jay, thank you for the detailed response and great ideas.  I don't plan to put any appliances, heating and air or hot water tank until the last possible minute.  I know they would likely get stolen.   I'm having a guy install the motion sensor lights this week, and will be ordering that portable alarm system as well.  I will definitely update you all on how that works when I get it installed.  In the meantime, my guys hammered up a bunch of boards over the windows in the rear of the home and nailed the gate shut as well.  Hoping that helps until I can get the lights and system installed.  Thanks for all the tips!   

Thanks to all of you and your helpful suggestions. I googled Simplisafe and really like what I read about that product. I love that it's portable and there's no contract. I think I'm going to give that a try. I am also going to put up the motion detector lights in the front and back and put up some lamps inside on timers, as suggested.  Maybe a combination of these things will help. Thanks again everyone!

Thanks guys.  That little camera looks interesting.  A bit pricey but so are new windows!  And Curt, it seems like you know the problem we have in Memphis with thugs.  I'm considering a security system, but I sure don't want to sign a contract since I'm hoping to have this house sold in 3 or 4 months.  Wish I knew someone with a big dog they'd let hang out there at night! 

Hi there.  I'm new to this site and new to real estate investing, and hoping some of you seasoned pros might have some advice for me.  I am a real estate agent in the Memphis market, working on rehabbing my first investment property.  I bought it at foreclosure and it was in very bad shape - a complete gut job.  I'm over half finished with the project, but now am having security issues.  I've been lucky so far, but now I'm having a problem.  A few nights ago someone broke into the house through the back door by breaking glass and coming on in.  We replaced the door and also put up a wrought iron security door on both the front and the back doors.  But last night someone broke a window - one of my brand new windows too!  I just had them installed last week.  Since they know they house is vacant now, I am expecting this to continue unless I can find a way to stop it.  Any advice would be MUCH appreciated!