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alarm system (by sam [TX]) Apr 24, 2018 6:26 PM

alarm system (by AllyM [NJ]) Apr 24, 2018 7:28 PM

alarm system (by BillW [NJ]) Apr 24, 2018 8:02 PM

alarm system (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Apr 24, 2018 8:03 PM

alarm system (by Sam [TX]) Apr 25, 2018 11:32 AM

alarm system (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Apr 25, 2018 10:21 PM

alarm system (by sam [TX]) Posted on: Apr 24, 2018 6:26 PM
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I am thinking of putting alarm systems as my tenants move out and I get the place ready to rent ,but i was wondering if its worth the time and cost. I would of course pass the cost on to the next tenant but I was just wondering if its worth the time and effort to deal with an alarm company or would it make more attractive to a potential tenant. Thanks for your time --72.176.xxx.xxx

alarm system (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Apr 24, 2018 7:28 PM
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The problem is with the police who have to come out if it has a central station. Lots of false calls and the police start charging $50 per call around here. Have them install one of those that calls them on their own phone if they want one and they take it with them. But, you can put up motion sensor lights around the house, all four corners. --69.141.xxx.xxx

alarm system (by BillW [NJ]) Posted on: Apr 24, 2018 8:02 PM
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Here's what BRAD 20,000 said on the subject:(hope you don't mind Brad) We use SimpliSafe systems for our storage and our flips. It can have up to 5 cameras, protect an exterior camera from the elements.

Ring’s video is stored in the cloud if theu steal the thing.

I just bought REX on Amazon at the advice of a friend. Realistic German shepherd barking, motion/ inration activated. He says it scares away his contractors and MY dog thought it was real.

Overall,

1 Think like a thief. Proper planning is your first line of defense. A fellow rehabber lost $5000 of tools. My first thought? You left $5000!!! worth of tools in an an obvious project house, in the hood, overnight??

2. ARMOR the house

-deadbolts, not knobs

-bar the doors. Z brackets and a 2x6.

-black plywood inside the windows. We go about half high so we still get light and the black looks like regular windows from the outside.

-NO TOOLS or ladders EVER left at the site, not even in closets. They will tear up my $450 new door to steal a 59 cent screwdriver if they can see it.

-no materials left in site. We will store paint, spackle in closets, but not ceiling fans, lights, hardware, appliances...

-screw down stoves to the floor

-too much copper to replace with pex? Smear tar on it or at least spray paint it black.

Outta sight and outta mind.. and If they break in, there is nothing to steal.

Hope this helps!

BRAD --68.51.xx.xxx

home security during reha (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Mar 29, 2018 11:22 PM

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Spellcheck! Rex is motion and VIBRATION activated.

To clarify: we don’t bring in the tempting items until they can be installed.

Also,

NEVER trust your contractors. The guy you hire can be great but he brings in lowlife helpers. I can trace significant thefts back to hired help. They have access to keys, lockboxes, supplies, storage, etc.

A fellow rehabber uses the rule if anything is stolen the contractor is instantly fired. It is the contractor’s responsibility to secure the building and the materials.

BRAD --68.51.xx.xxx --173.63.xxx.xxx

alarm system (by Landlord ofthe Flies [TX]) Posted on: Apr 24, 2018 8:03 PM
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You can put in an alarm system if it's an independent system, not installed by monitoring company. Then you can let the tenant pay for and deal with the monitoring. That's how I do it. Without monitoring, the unit still sets off siren. Even without monitoring, it provides benefits. --108.69.xxx.xxx

alarm system (by Sam [TX]) Posted on: Apr 25, 2018 11:32 AM
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Thanks to everyone for their time and ideas. --99.203.xx.xxx

alarm system (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Apr 25, 2018 10:21 PM
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Thanks BillW! Couldn’t have said it better myself!

Sam,

I like SimpliSafe and am now offering a system as an amenity for an additonal $20 per month.

It’s wireless and I can leave the sensors in place - only need a few.

Just move the base unit in or out as needed.

Momma likes security.

BRAD --68.50.xxx.xxx

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