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Results (153)
Jordan Abeel Break in and theft of job site.
10 December 2017 | 14 replies

I just had an unfortunate experience with a rehab I’ve got going right now out of state. The contractor called to tell me there had been a break in and both brand new water heaters were stolen (it’s a duplex).

My que...

Lei L. How to protect Vacant Home while rehabbing
22 February 2019 | 14 replies

Just start to rehabbing and would like to know what is the most effective way to secure a vacant property in rehabbing stage. I read about the topics online and it seems that Dog, CCTV, light are useful. Without Wifi,...

Joseph Alves Looking for security cameras for my home...
30 June 2019 | 8 replies

Hey I’m looking for a good security camera(s) set up for my home. Anyone have any good suggestions / recommendations?!

Bob T. 1st time tagged by copper thieves. lesson learned?
6 May 2016 | 21 replies

1st time tagged by the copper thieves ( I assume there are more then 1 person).  My biz partner notice back door key was missing last week, but with people come in and out sometimes that happen. The house was 99% do...

Rodneisha White Managing new build break ins
8 November 2021 | 10 replies

Hello BP community. I just finished my first build. 3/2 single family home. The area that I built in is an up and coming area and sadly has a higher than ideal crime rate. To make a long story short, someone kicked i...

Flora Granter Neighbors stealing power from the rental house when it is vacant
30 December 2016 | 12 replies

We have been dealing with finding a quality renter in this winter season. This morning we found out that our neighbors are stealing power from our vacant rental house. This is a desirable neighborhood with good scho...

Kris A. Rental home broken into: Steps to take
9 August 2021 | 33 replies

Hi there! I'm a new BP user and just had my first property damage. Someone broke into my rental property in Phila, broke a window and damaged the front door. Nothing stolen as far as I can see. My Home insurance deduc...

Rachel Fairweather Theft of Hot Water Heater and A/C Unit
22 September 2019 | 12 replies

Just bought our third rent house and 3 days after closing it was broken into and the hot water heater and the window A/C unit was stolen (presumably for the copper). Haven't had this happen before and want to know how...

Christian Carson Dealing with vandalism
28 February 2013 | 10 replies

I'm trying to buy rentals in a transitional neighborhood where some streets are rough and some are decent. Violent crime is some of the lowest around but property crime is kind of high (I guess the thieves are chicken...