Rehabbing Property: Vacancy Robbed

[Tim Anders]

Hello everyone; new to the forum.

Have a query for everyone here:

I'm rehabbing a two-flat that was just robbed for copper/appliances. Lost about 10k between damage/robbery. How do you go about getting security for a vacancy? No more than 2 months needed.

Anyone have experience with this? Was thinking of paying a guard service, but it's awfully expensive and I may not be able to justify cost.

[Steve Babiak]

Here is some related reading:

Security measures and alarms:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/48239-how-to-you-secure-a-property-while-rehabbing-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/51879-securing-vacant-property

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/43784-do-you-use-a-wireless-alarm-on-your-vacant-properties-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/54839-portable-alarm-system

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/8154-burglar-alarms

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/26494-a-little-advice-would-be-appreciated-

HVAC and copper theft:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/24010-alternative-to-copper-piping-for-hvac-units

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/10655-frustrating-landlord-situation-stolen-a-c-argh-

Doors and locksets:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/44110-deadbolt-and-locks

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/84/topics/26115-kwikset-resettable-locks-good-or-bad-

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/84/topics/39477-door-frame-damaged-from-break-in