The only way I know is a camera system which would require internet/WiFi services.

Better yet, I would set up cameras on the outside of your property so you can see who comes and goes so if anything did happen, at least you know and they also know who's on camera. 

I would sugest just driving arround with a notepad and a camera, find as many ugly looking places as you can and cold calling them to see if the owners want to sell. 

just put a fake camera facing them lol

The emails are something like alisson@Yahoo,com or gregmonte@Gmail,comI posted my house for rent with no interior pics, and no street number, part because of the scams and the house wasn't completely camera ready.

If you really want this out of your hood invest in cameras and start a neighborhood watch. 

When he went to the property he took a video camera and a digital camera - he pointed out everything that needed work and explained it on video - for instance the bathroom floor was showing some signs of wood rot.

I would also consider security measures such as cameras and Ring doorbells. 

Cameras.  

My main camera died and I had to use my iphone :/ so it came out a little different than in person.