It's easier to scale with multifamily properties due to income potential and operations.

@Jay Hinrichs exactly the risk is even more than traditional development and the profit is actually less with more operational headaches.

Does anyone have any advice on effectively setting up temporary battery-operated cameras on a long-term rental property to deter break-ins and squatters while rent-ready repairs are being made before a tenant moves in?

These repairs are through a contracting company owned and operated by the PM. 

This approach will allow you to focus on the financial benefits rather than the day-to-day operational tasks.Additionally, consider how this rental income will contribute to your overall financial picture.

Some numbers:Expected 2026 income after raising rents to market value and assuming 7% vacancy: $144k.Expenses: $14k property management, $18k property tax, $10k insurance, $10k utilities, $8k in repairs/maintenance/advertising/admin/etc: Total operating expenses: $60kNOI: $84kBased on 6% cap rate that brings the valuation to only $1.4m, or $1.5m based on 5.5% cap rate.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

We're relatively new STR owner/operator in Highlands and have been very pleasantly surprised with demand even outside the peak summer season.

Are you wondering more about the financials of it or operations? 

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