I just finished the rehab of my 1st property and I currently have it up for sale or rent. My question of everyone is what do you do with the windows of an empty property while they are being advertised. The wife think...

Hi BP Community - I purchased my first rental property in Frankford Philadelphia back in March 2021. I was hoping for it to be the first of many in the Philadelphia area. I wanted to use this property as a way to lear...

Hello, I am seeking advice or referrals for a security system or video monitoring service that you use on your investment properties. My husband and I own 2 duplexes in the Tiffany neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. (Loca...

I reside in my owner occupied duplex and rent out the other side.  The back door has windows that, when broken, would allow access to the interior thumb latch deadbolt.  Thus, someone wanting to break in could easily ...

Smoke detectors – Use actual smoke to test the sensor. By spraying smoke into the alarm, you get a true indication if the alarm works. The “test battery” button only test the battery. The sensor is just as important. ...

Buying a 3 unit property in Philadelphia. Appraiser is requiring a hard wired fire alarm to be installed. I have been looking on-line through the fire code for Philadelphia and trying to find out specifically where it...

Does anyone know of companies that do temporary window bars or fencing? I just closed escrow on my second flip and there was already a break in last night. The previous owners have these heavy duty security gates on t...

We have an old 9 unit, 4 story, apartment building that we just acquired 6 months ago (thanks bigger pockets!). We are working on cleaning the property up and badly need a security system with cameras on each floor.  ...

It is my first property, is a duplex where I am house hacking in one unit and renting the other. What surveillance system have you worked with and do you recommend. to be budget-friendly and effective (Ideally, I like...

I have a flip in Southside Chicago that just has a minor punch list that needs to be completed. We already have a buyer who came in at ask. The thing is, our house is being targeted for vandalism. We've had a fire set...