I personally like to have internet because it gives me the ability to monitor things remotely and address things before they become problems:1.

S8 CHALLENGES 1) Getting tenants to pay their portion of rent (if S8 not paying 100%)2) Getting tenants to pay their utilities3) Monitoring tenant damages to property & resolving4) Monitoring additional occupants & pets and resolving5) Dealing with tenant maintenance requests they are responsible for: lightbulbs, smoke detector batteries (that they took out to use elsewhere), broken blinds, pests (that their living standards attract), etc.You can't really set an S8 lease on auto-pilot like a Class A lease. 

The numbers check is simple if 340 a door prevents even one deductible hit across the property over a couple years it pencils, but only if install and ongoing monitoring are tight and you can show fewer claims or fewer incidents.

I usually target higher days on market MLS listings and go see them to address level of rehab needed and liklihood of accepting a lower offer.Off market deals are hard to really control, just need a good list of wholesellers and monitor it daily for potential deals. • Are you still finding off-market opportunities, or mostly MLS?

You get real‑time notifications, you can monitor guest activity, and you avoid the monthly subscription fees.I think an alarm system can still make sense in higher‑crime areas or if you keep valuables inside the home.

The security system is in place to serve the same purpose no matter whose renting  If it is shared-ie you live on the premises, then you may want to monitor the yard as you are living there. 

I’m curious if anyone is giving "Underwriting Credit" for assets that have 24/7 monitoring systems in place, or if the market is still too raw for that.

Many landlords site cost savings for DIY management.Others are correct in stating, "no one will manage your property like you", which can be both good & bad.DIY Management Strengths- Immediate decision making- Monitoring EVERYTHING as only a few doors- Relatively easy on Class A rentals, progresively gets harder with CLass B, then C, then DWeaknesses- May not have time to consistently monitor what's important- May not have the expertise to avoid Fair Housing issues, professional tenants, etc.- May not have the systems to avoid major issuesPMC Strengths- Multiple admin staff to better handle workload- More expertise (if you hire right PMC)- Have the "density" to invest in systems to get rentals more marketing exposure, better vendor pricing, better tenant screening tools, better delinquency solutions, etc.Weaknesses- May not pay attention to same metrics as owner- Getting more & more difficult for one person to know everything about 100+ doors- Bigger companies=> more red tape and right hand not knowing what left hand doing

I’d monitor progress through the early execution gates and look to move once confidence is higher that the project is really happening but before broader capital reprices the market.

Clear protocols ensure employees know when to disengage, how to alert authorities, and how to protect patrons until help arrives.These procedures are designed to reduce confusion, speed response time, and ensure that support is on the way while prioritizing the safety of both customers and employees.Attentive Store OversightNothing replaces the presence and attention of an engaged owner or attendant.Regular walkthroughs, prompt repairs, and clean floors send a powerful message: this business is monitored and cared for.