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Andy K How to keep rental safe in a bad neighborhood?
10 July 2014 | 6 replies

Hi all,

We have a rental property in a not-so-good neighborhood. Didn't realize at the time of buying it that it was quite a rough neighborhood. The last 2 times that the home has been vacant during tenant tu...

Jacky Johnson Can tenants install security systems without landlord's approval?
28 June 2021 | 5 replies

I have had a tenant who installed several wireless surveillance cameras and motion detectors on the property without my approval or express written consent. Does this situation fall into the clause on the lease "Excep...

Andrew Leighton Alarm system for vacant flip
19 January 2018 | 4 replies

ok so I just recently closed a deal buying a property I plan on flipping. This week I’ve been busy putting in some sweat equity removing the old floors. While listening to the BiggerPockets podcast SHOW! I’ve heard se...

Akram A. How to keep the Riffrafs away
26 September 2016 | 4 replies

Hi All, what do you do to keep your property safe? Someone painted FU on our property (not a tenant) just wondering if maybe a "fake" security camera might be a good option or a sign saying the property is under surve...

Courtney Rollins Illegal Dumping! What do do?
31 July 2019 | 5 replies

I placed a dumpster outside project. I had it secured with tarp and bungee cords.  Folks still illegally dumped a ton of wood and crap there last night on top of the tarp!!  The dumpster is located next to a row house...

Melanie Langlois Alarm system for short term rental SFH
10 May 2020 | 3 replies

Hi. We have a SFH in Fort Lauderdale for short term rental. We are out of state investors. I was wondering if it is recommended to put an alarm system including motion detectors and window/door sensors or do you think...

Anil J. exhaust fans in bathrooms
24 August 2020 | 9 replies

I came across several posts suggesting to wire exhaust fan to the light switch in bathrooms so it turns on automatically when the light is turned on.
* This seems like it's based on assumption that people will turn o...

Tim Zbaracki Securing Your Flip (Tips From a Veteran)
4 January 2019 | 1 reply

Nothing can be more frustrating when you lose money on a flip.  There are many reasons that can happen.  The experienced ones on here have probably experienced some of these; such as fire, mold, water leaks, moving be...

Jene Goshay Property Security Systems
18 October 2019 | 4 replies

I looking for some suggestions on security and monitor systems for my rehab projects.Something I can watch from my smartphone that will monitor any break-ins, check(watch) contractors, and video record whos going in a...

Nicole Heasley Beitenman Possible break-in at rental. What steps do I need to take?
18 July 2019 | 7 replies

My tenants came home to an open window. They called the police to inspect the home and make sure no one was still in there. They did not notice anything missing or disturbed, but they just started moving in a few days...