I imagine putting up surveillance cameras and fencing/signage.

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I know if your property is on the SW side that is where the hottest (high crime) area would be, but also likely has the biggest upside.There are definitely no issues putting up video cameras on the garage and I'd highly recommend it if you are at all worried. 

I checked the ring camera to make sure the guests were able to get in and noticed that they still weren't there at 7pm.

Or you could just use your camera to take pictures of everything.

Maybe get a wireless camera of some kind outside in the front.

Since the old times, even before cellphone camera/video capability, I have been taking digital pics and providing a record to our Clients at takeover and every interim inspection, as well as when special, or unique projects come up...plumbing or otherwise.My practice has always been to systematically walk the property, so the pics generally tell an understandable story.

. — I plan to install a ring camera over the area but does anyone have a gate lock style or brand that they recommend to really secure the property?

Put cameras up in the place so you can record what people are saying as they tour the place. 

I'm about to become a first-time landlord and want to have exterior security cameras at my unit that upload to the cloud.