I think your best bet given labor shortage that are hitting many vacation markets is to have a great relationship with your cleaner, and make sure you take care of them during the holidays.The other thing we do is have a handyman go through our properties 1x per month to replace filters, test fire alarms, and look for any other issues that might need attention.Mike

I wouldn't be alarmed by the detail above.  

I agree about a would-be thief running out of steam.

"We have financial and legal resources in place" and "We are having a meeting" do little to ease people's mind.At what point should customers become alarmed and seek action?

I don't know if we can chalk it all up to COVID, but there is an alarming shortage of sellers coming to the market. 

There is an exception for qualified improvement property (QIP) and roofs, HVAC, alarm systems, security systems and fire systems for non-residential real estate.You've indicated your property is residential real estate.Be careful. 

It can handle non-biodegradable material.look into a septic tank alarm as well

An alarm went off in her head and, ask she kept asking questions, it became apparent that it might have been an attempt to traffic her.

Your tenant had a security deposit of $900.00 which was applied to your account to help with the turnover repair costs,Below are the majority of the items that will need to be addressed to make the house ready for marketing and your next tenant.Scope of Work Needed,Interior:- Repair all walls and ceilings as needed $350.00- Full paint out (Ceilings,walls, doors and trim) $1,750.00- Install smoke alarms and Co2s for all required areas $225.00- Replace 10 blinds $450.00- Replace all interior door knobs(6) $210.00- Replace kitchen ceiling light $85.00- Prep and paint kitchen cabinets(Inside and Out) $750.00- Install vinyl flooring under kitchen sink base $85.00- Install new stove and fridge(White) $1,575.00- Firestop kitchen and bathroom $125.00- Reglaze tub $385.00- Silicone fixtures and install tub stopper $100.00- Final Cleaning $275.00Basement:- Remove/replace all outlets, switches, gfci's and covers $250.00- Prep and paint all walls throughout $850.00Exterior:- Remove all trash throughout $200.00- Power Wash house $250.00- Repair gutter at right side of house $100.00- Clean fence line $450.00- Prep and paint back porch $275.00- Repair front/back storm doors $100.00- Install trim around front door and paint $200.00- Install new downspout extensions for all downspouts $150.00- Install new drain for sump pump to front yard $225.00- Install new dryer vent $100.00- Seal foundation at left and right side $400.00Total Make Ready Estimate: $9,915.00Tenant's Security Deposit:: $900.00Owner out of pocket costs: $9015.00Please note that these costs are projections and added expenses could increase once work begins if additional concerns are discovered.

People who aren't used to them will see it as a sign that the neighborhood is dangerous and may be put off.Also, are you talking about a stand alone system that just sounds an alarm, or a monitored system that will require a monthly fee?