I am afraid that even with pictures and receipts you can only prove that you own a similar grill unless you have a serial number or there are distinctive marks.Aside from engraving your equipment the best way to protect your property is to cultivate the neighbors; know something about them and let them know who you are. 

In Guatemala the love and experiences that were cultivated have no dollar amount, there is no monetary value to those relationships, they are priceless, so I hope that all of you understand what I mean when I say to invest in experiences, not things that rust and fade away.

Here are some thoughts I've cultivated so far.

Cultivate good relationships with your top 4 (Realtor, PM, Contractor, Lender - some may overlap).All the best!

You have to nourish and cultivate those relationships.

You will meet local real estate investors you can cultivate valuable relationships with as you're starting out.

I'm nervous because these are all my eggs and I'd like to continue to cultivate relationship with partner. 

I began cultivating my passion and knowledge of the commercial real estate industry while working for an office/flex developer as a young man in Kansas City.

You have the right idea by forming and cultivating relationships.

These become good prospects for you to nourish and cultivate the relationship for you to do business with in the future.