and patch on the ceiling (HVAC Re-route)- Master Bathroom( plumbing - shower stall not properly installed and leak going down to crawl space, cabinet not secured to the wall, GFCI not grounded, faucet aerator leaking)- Kitchen (damaged vinyl, exhaust not working, very dated kitchen but I think I can salvaged the cabinets and just replace the tile countertops)- Ceiling fans are not operable and missing HVAC registers.- Garage (moisture stains, wall damaged, laundry hose bib leaking), partially converted to a room.

Hi Everyone,So i recently installed a security system at my two properties and when I asked about a discount I was told that they don't offer a discount for systems installed in rental properties.

@Jennifer GriffinI see that you have security deposits listed under income.

Meaning that you keep buying, no matter what, into low cost index funds (or if you are capable of security analysis, individual securities emphasizing low turnover) and over a period of 20-30 years you will wake up rich - especially if the investment was in a tax-advantaged account (401k, Roth, T-IRA).I am not saying stocks are better than RE, or vice versa.  

I have June's rent and the security deposit, but I feel like I should probably do what I can to get the place re-rented (I do my own leasing).

I have no money to put down but I think I can secure decent private loan.  

Here are some of the key stats:Purchase Price: $2.8MUnits: 100Unit Mix:50 3bed/2bath's @ $580/month50 2bed/2's @ $425/monthFinancing Approach:80% Bank20% 10% down payment10% seller financing @5% with a 5 year balloonConservative Annual Financials Financials:-15% vacancy-Rent potential: $618,000-Property Taxes: $30,000-Insurance: $21,000-Maintenance / Repairs: $60,000-Water / Utilities: $68,000-Advertising: $4,500-Property Management: $52,530 (management fee and employee salaries)-Garbage and Recycling: $15,000-Landscaping / Pest Control: $18,000-Security: $5,000In summary:-$525,300 gross income-$273,030 total expenses-$177,396 (5%) annual mortgageoFirst 5 years: Seller financing repayment on 10% of purchase price @ 5% interest rateOpportunities:-Sub metered, but water is covered by current owner (~$55k)-Increase rent on 2/2's to $485We would love to hear your thoughts on the good, the bad, and the things we haven't considered or simply answer any questions that you have.

Does anyone ever hire a security guard?

Make sure you collect security deposits and last month rent from the seller.

If this tenant had signed an estoppel saying that they paid a security deposit only, then they'd have no case to raise a claim for last month's rent now.