My property manager's only solution to prevent squatters and thieves is to fix up and re-rent the property quickly after tenants move out.  

For a criminal to shoot or rob someone at a motel would not only be risky, but would totally prevent a clean getaway, as there is pretty much always a random guests who also happens to be smoking or walking outside who can see things.

The auction had a tax lien outstanding preventing us from pulling permits for several months while clearing it. 2800 rent roll estimated 83,000 acquisition. 70,000 renovation valuation estimate of $210,000 looking for 75% refi Cash flow above expenses of $800 or 4% of the goal9) Triplex in Berlin- acquired from auction winter of 2016 Moved to on hold until November for Roofing crews. 4200 rent roll estimated 125,000 acquisition. 85,000 renovation, valuation estimate of $300,000 looking for 75% refi Cash Flow above expense of $1000 or 5% of goal10) Quadraplex bought in Bristol CT for 70,000 without entering the house.3000 estimated rent roll- 70,000 acquisition, 80,000 renovations valuation estimate of 300,000 with an estimated refi of 75%Cash flow will be $800 above expenses or 4% of goal.So if we complete these all by 12/31 we will be at 32.75%, close to ⅓ of the way to the goal. 

I'm not a financial or legal professional, myself.Getting educated ahead of time can flatten the learning curve and help prevent costly mistakes. 

Hello Fellow BP Members,A lot of people struggle with raising private money (myself included).In my experience, it’s probably the biggest obstacle that prevents real estate professionals from growing their respective companies.There is a lot of great information and educational videos/blogs out there that teach how to raise private money.

I think that the leuon would help distribute the weight and prevent excessive cracking in the tiles as well. 

It would be best to implemented in a new lease agreement.  

Is it some functional upgrade / preventive maintenance?

The issue of how to prevent the situation goes unresolved.  

IN CLOSING How do you prevent all the questions and problems above?