They actually tell criminals the property is vacant.Alarms only work if the police show up quickly, otherwise the thieves are already gone.Appears you have properties in Class C/D areas, there are several other options that we use to minimize breakins & squatters.

In some states it includes annual fees (like the 800usd for CA).Turnover has both minimal repairs and cleanup.

It’s flexible and can help you fund deals quickly.Lease Options: Similar to “rent-to-own,” you control a property with minimal upfront costs and can potentially get a cut of the appreciation if you decide to buy it later.Lines of Credit: If you already own a property with equity, a HELOC or business line of credit can give you accessible funds for down payments or renovation costs.House Hacking: This might sound basic, but if you haven’t tried it, it can be a fast track to building up rental income and experience without a ton of cash down.

Lease to a Property Management CompanyPartner with a management company that handles the STR or corporate rental for a predictable income with minimal hassle.

. - Bonus Depreciation Recapture form the cost seg you did can be taxed at the marginal rate but this can be minimized the the asset is held for more than 4/5 years. - Capital Gains: Gains from appreciation remain taxed at the capital gains rate, not as ordinary income.

For flips, people look for a quick return with minimal market risk.

You buy a property at a discount, do minimal work (if any), and then resell it quickly for a profit.

The property remains a valuable asset in my portfolio, delivering strong returns while requiring minimal ongoing investment.

I've already got a salaried position which demands more hours than it pays (like they all do), so something with minimal hands on requirement in my spare time would be ideal.

As for the value of carrying, I believe it's minimal.