So 2 things, 1-good cameras/alarm/lighting, 2-either you become very involved or get a manager and house sitter.

The settlement date on the contract sometimes gets pushed back but I have had no cause for alarm.

Renting to tenants without a full screening is pretty scary, and relying on the word of someone who is poised to make money off this deal is even more alarming. 

Looks like I may need to set an early alarm and get some donuts - ha! 

I use google calendar because it links with my email, alexa, and alarms for any meetings, showings etc.

While I could probably just clean this with a bleach/water solution, this is alarming to me because I’m not sure if it is anywhere else in the house or other unit.

i need advise i bought a duplex on may 19th and there is 1 tenant that had a verbal month to month agreement with the previous owner the fist is coming up and now that i am trying to get a lease signed they are doing everything to avoid signing a agreement and dont want to obey by the new rules and are requesting to be allowed to go into the other unit and take down any repairs they did for the previous owner like smoke alarms shelves in the closet ceiling fans light bulbs etc . i want them out what can i do i havent received any payment from them yet either because they said they pay there rent on the 23rd of each month . do i have to keep them even tho i have never signed any lease with them i have only had the property for 12 days. please advise ...

They are both groovy places that people want to be and are moving into at an alarming rate. 

Hi, Zach.Here are some other ideas:- "Portable" wireless alarm system- Motion sensor lights on exterior of home- Mini-blinds on the windows- Lights and/or radio on a timer inside the house- Park a car out front

This issue can be avoided completely by transferring the property into a land trust.While a transfer to an LLC will cause alarms at the bank and prompt them to send you a letter, a transfer to a trust will not.