The shopping carts are also stolen.  

I guess it could get lost or stolen, similar to lawn furniture.But if a tenant take my kayak out and have an accident, could I be liable?

Since the first BPO, the property (vacant) had been vandalized and the copper stolen.

Call up the applicant and make sure they did not mess up some numbers.If they didn't call the social security administration to get clarity.DO NOT let them move in during the weekend as offices are closed and you can't verify things (common professional tenant ploy).You want to make sure the social security is not a stolen one from a living or a dead person.

I don't think Travis Sperr is saying its OK for these guys to have stolen your deal.

I have never had an hvac system (or anything else) stolen from a property.

If it is a hallway and you want to ensure enough light for safety, you could consider an LED light fixture - the type that has the bulb protected so it can't be stolen.

So you have to be a cash only or bitcoin buyer where your attorney has access to transfer and take the cash.

I don't put cages on my AC units in Bartlett, Cordova, Lakeland, Collierville and true East Memphis; in 9 years in business, never a unit stolen there.

Checks can be drawn on closed accounts or stolen.