They just take more time, energy, and willingness to take risk through quick action. 

Motion activated flood lights and cameras.

Others like the low cost of the mid-west and have the, skills, time and energy to manage a project long distance.What strategy to deploy will depend on your goals and what your skills, lifestyle, and capital allow you to accomplish and the balance of those 3.

We went with a modern/rustic theme - added string lights in the back yard, black paint on the stone fireplace, and a mix of modern and rustic furniture and light fixtures, etc. 

. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

I also really like that this is a U-shaped window unit which wraps over the window sill, meaning that you get to keep nearly all of your window's view and natural light, as well as it being theoretically harder for someone to break into the apartment by kicking in/pulling out the AC unit (ours is on the second floor, but the safety concerns for first floor units is definitely a consideration you'll want to factor in).Heating.  

I just finished a project in Torrance, CA, and I found that California has a lot of additional requirements related to energy code and seismic design.Construction: it helps to get a contractor involved early in the design process.

Focus your energy on moving forward. if you need help with people to get the space ready again to rent let us know.

With many seasoned real estate investors locked into low first mortgage rates and large equity positions, many borrowers and investors have been exploring tapping second position loans like home equity lines of credit...

But I generally ignore it because I don't want to waste energy on it.