This didn't really set off an alarm bells for me because I thought either the city had removed them because I put them in the devil strip or some kids had stolen them.

But, on the $50k to $60k ARV properties they want to sell me, there is not enough left over to pay for the stolen copper or the body guard to keep me from getting mugged!

Travel, go to different places, time off between fairs, own the little shops, worry about rain, heat and cold, and fret about having the right merchandise.

I saw a property where all the drawers were stolen.

Condensors, electrical wiring, siding, and copper pipes were being stolen left and right. 99% of the insurance companies weren't paying a dime for those losses.

Another problem I could see is if stuff got stolen while they were living there, I believe you'd be required to replace it, such as if the property was broke into and tvs stolen ect.

The only absolute is the three that were vandalized, the other three may or may not work.The three apt units that are in fair condition still have the HVAC units in them, and if they work, then of course I'll keep em in place but I want to be prepared if they don't.The vandalized apts hvac units have been stolen.

If your lock-box key gets stolen, it's probably too cheap.

No car payment, no stress about getting it scratched or stolen, and cheaper insurance.And I buy doodads used on craig's list or ebay at huge discounts.

During construction one of our workers typically sleeps on site, we let him stay for free (so win-win).Once the property is done, we got our staging furniture stolen.