Most hosts rely on Ring or similar surveillance setups with the exterior cameras, doorbell cams, and motion alerts that go straight to your phone.

Otherwise, you’re buying a vacancy problem in slow motion.

At some point, forward motion with a durable plan beats waiting for perfect clarity.

The property has been vacant the last 3 years and court case shows it's in the 6th motion for continuance.

In some states, additional deposits or conditional approvals aren’t even allowed.If you do use a scorecard, I’d recommend having it reviewed for fair housing compliance and making sure it’s applied uniformly with no exceptions.

CRM, website, systems, uniform, insurance/bonding, the whole professional kit. 

Can it be daunting to set things into motion once you're ready?

If access is truly being denied that needs to be documented in writing and may require a court motion showing you attempted repairs. 

In reality, it’s just the continuation of work that was already in motion months ago.

They're judgments on non-homestead property with identified equity and no senior liens - or where an asset transfer is already in motion.