They are motion activated, but preventing THEM from getting stolen becomes an issue...A possibly better solution would be power up the property on interim service while vacant, turning off breakers for water heater, range, and refer, then install a permanent security camera system that would be an added feature to potential tenants.

Most of the people who have personally shared stories of being conned, taken advantage of, or having a deal stolen have all been newbies.

One of those empties had the AC/furnace coils, water piping, main electrical panel, and water heater all stolen.

Over the years I have bought and sold commercial and residential properties.I have also owned many businesses:Laundry Mats - Retail Stores - Flea Markets - Convince Stores - Arcades - Rack Merchandising - Mystery Shopping Company - Auction Centers - Answering Services - Vending - And the list goes on.

I have had water meters ripped out of walls, copper pipes stolen, spray painted smiley faces on walls.

One experience I've had was maybe 1,000 square feet of decking being stolen from my contractor.

All they can do is run the tag or vin to see if it's stolen.

Making sure that all vehicles brought in have a title to match the drivers license...You could be storing a stolen vehicle otherwise!  

Right now I don't havew many properties but expect to pick up in the next year Xcept my phone was stolen today so I will be out of a phone till the weekend at least

Been with them about 4 years.They are the only ones that have not stolen money from me.