In its more sophisticated and complex form it's a tool of art, like canvas and paint, or a movie camera, it can be used to tell a story.

The power company may have a service where they can photograph the unit from the outside with an infrared camera.

No security now but I could add some cameras VERY easily as that is one of the things I do.I do not know the lengths of the leases currently, but I do know one guy has been in there since the 80's and another lady is looking to do some fixing up for her dance studio and was concerned if I would want her out (of course I don't).I am not looking for a "steal" of a deal... just wondering on if this is practical or if this is ridiculously priced.

Camera for taking photos of properties and things that need repair.

Have you tried fake video cameras, real video cameras, does your alarm call you?

Motion sensor alarms on the inside are cheap.I have installed self-contained hidden cameras both inside and outside to trap vandals (though once the neighbors learned this from my idiot workmen vandalism dropped to zero).I padlock access doors to under the house.And I am considering cages around HVAC units should the unit go vacant.The best deterrents are good occupants and good neighbors with your phone number.

I have some excellent RE apps on my iPhone, but I can take pictures and attach them to notes made in the app.So a camera and a BP app would make the iPad much better in my book.

If you will be doing the inspections then I would bring my ladder, infra red thermometer, socket tester, tape measure, and camera when viewing the unit and on the one you want, test the appliances and perform an inspection right then.

Now they have some on camera, and what has happened?

I'll admit that this is a pain in the butt for us, simply because our guys are busy, and often forget to take the camera with them, or forget to take pictures.