They’re cheap and they scream alarm when they touch water so you never have a bad flood anywhere (unless you’re not home).

You may be able to get an alarm with lights without too much expense. 

You’re more likely to discover “pocket listings,” deals that brokers know about but sellers don’t want to list for fear of alarming tenants or management.Become hyper observant.

We conducted a home inspection as part of our due diligence process, and the home inspectors turned up a few items that would need attention on the property, but nothing alarming and nothing that demanded an immediate renovation.

Cameras and alarms won’t help.

I would also be alarmed at 6 grown adults choosing to share a bedroom with another adult, plus four more people in the house. 

Government agencies expressed alarm about the condition of the building, including a 1941 report from the Army Corps of Engineers warning of failing wood structure, crumbling masonry, and major fire hazards.

I can enter with 24 hours notice to "check the smoke alarms," which you may need to do per fire regular or just common sense once a year.

If this was happening at one of my properties I'd be concerned about the neighborhood.Keep in mind that a missing package doesn't mean it is stolen, so I would hardly be alarmed if one package went missing.

@Paul Sanchez Well, I have alarms going off in my head at the 85% cash out, LTV on a 4-plex...I have never heard of any lender doing that - ever.