All Forum Posts by: Robb Stubenvoll

Thank you @Huy Le! I agree and like the Ring system as well and believe that would add value.

Good point @Kris L. That's one of the reasons why I want to get motion sensor lights and be proactive if any trespassers would come to the property.  

@Dick Rosen That sounds awesome. Unfortunately, no biker gang by this property :/ 

Hi Everyone! I own a duplex close to downtown Minneapolis. Over the past few weeks, the area has become a little more sketchy the riots and everything going on. The police use to routinely drive around the neighborhood, but they no longer do...Property itself is beautiful and I have great tenants. There are some concerns now and I'm thinking about  putting some type of security system in.

If I went with a full out security system platform (i.e. Frontpoint), I would need to purchase 2 sets of equipment, 2 tracking accounts, etc.. since it's a duplex. This can get costly quickly. 

Instead, I was thinking of installing Ring doorbells for each unit and putting motion floodlights by the garage / backyard. It seems the tenants are most concerned about having light around the area and this would light up the driveway / part of the backyard at night time if someone was trespassing.

 What do you think? I would appreciate any feedback from experienced landlords with security systems! Thank you very much!

Thank you all for your responses! Much appreciated! 

Hello everyone!

I'm a new real estate investor and closing on my first rental property in a few weeks! I've been trying to absorb as much information as I can from the Bigger Pockets podcast and getting my hands on every real estate book I can. After a few months, I finally made the plunge on my first property. It's a single family home in Minneapolis (specifically in Robbinsdale) and I always thought I would manage my first property so I could learn as much as I can (the good and the bad) on the job vs. outsourcing right away.

I'm rethinking this approach due to my availability and was wondering if anyone new of any good property managers in the area? I'm a newbie so I would really appreciate any referrals! Thank you very much for your help. 

Robb