No guaranteed way to stop a determined, experienced thief:(Only deterrents that push them to easier jobs.The roof may be a good idea - until they figure out the just need a ladder to get up there and a rope to lower it down. 

There are different approaches to this: you could go to work for a large PE firm starting at their entry-level rung on the ladder and working your way up. 

there is an argument to take the equity and buy a large managed property. 

We used 20 foot ladders to trim low limbs. 

There are a lot of options out there.Some of the most useful items BiggerPockets members have identified are features that save time so they can spend time working on their next property.

Quote from @Akshay Kumar: Hello everyone, I am a new investor and looking for advice on my first investment property.

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

I’ve had a great experience with Brian Hartsell at key properties for my vegas properties. 

Your property management company can help once you own the property but up until then you need someone good on your side!!! 

How far away from the property will you be?