If a customer can get a contractor to front materials and labor , more power to them .  

But its power lies in the fact that you don't have to over pay for a deficient asset just to burn up 1031 funds. 

Should be a lesson to everyone the power of social media (good/bad) Employees have to be held responsible at all times to uphold a company image!!

I live in a building with three apartments and there is only one power bill for the whole building and it is in my name!!!!!

I use WhatsApp to communicate with the point person, and ask what's up with the info I requested, and if we can set up another meeting for next week. 

This also reduces your power and control of the deal.  

In my opinion, it would be smarter to use the leverage on the front end, to maximize your purchasing power.  

Blink/Arlo are more 'plug and play' - you just have to worry about the batteries running out (unless you can connect them to a nearby power source).

The property I have has power disconnected, and to connect it back I need to hire a licensed electrician to pull a permit and do the work.

And some areas require that the detectors (smoke and CO) be hard-wired (to AC power) AND have battery back-up (which all AC powered units I've seen already have).Become familiar with your local building codes and inspectors.