What are some ways to prevent break-ins, theft, and vandalism to vacant homes?

Alarm systems? Not keen on doing that (monitored)
for a short term. Lighting?

Someone stole copper out of one of mine this week. I t...

I have to replace my all tile shower in my current home that I am planning to rent out.

Water is leaking through an improperly installed glass sliding door. At least this is what my husband suspects is the problem. T...

Hi BP Community, I don't post often in the forums but do actively read through them. I know there is a lot of knowledge and wisdom to be gained by such a great community, so I was hoping to get some advice on a curren...

Hey folks, does anyone know how much a typical board up costs in Chicago? Say, a one story (with basement and attic) SFH with 3 exterior doors and 9 windows. Something like 6939 S. Laflin. I'm curious how much a typic...

Hey everyone, just purchased a building. I'm not 100% sure what the walls are made of.. Seems like they could be plaster but I'm not sure. Anyways, I'd like to update some things in this place and the ugly baseboards ...

I bought a foreclosure property a few months ago with three houses on it. Two are rented and insured. The largest one is boarded up. I have a policy with Foremost for vacancy insurance and I just got a cancellation fr...

Hi BP Family,
I am trying to acquire a 4-unit and a 8-unit property in San Diego, California.  All units are `100% tenant-occupied at the moment and all tenants are on-time in rental payments.  My intention after acq...

After 25 4-5 star reviews I've had two consecutive three star reviews.  We rent out a basement unit in Virginia and it is moderately loud downstairs due to thin floor boards.  The most recent dings were for cleaning. ...

Hi guys,1) What do you think, is a 2 floor building better structurally to survive during a hurricane or a one floor building?I feel like it would be a one floor building, right?2) Would you buy a property within 10-2...

What is the best order of operations with regards to working on a house? Obviously, the first thing is the construction, doors, etc. But what is the best order of other things like painting interior, exterior, floo...