Over the past decade or so, rehabbing and then reselling homes—commonly called “flipping” homes—has become a lucrative business and a great way for those who have the renovation skills to make a living. These flippers, however, don’t usually live in the homes while renovating them (for obvious reasons), and so there needs to be a system in place to protect the homes while they are vacant.
A Long Renovation Process
Projects for rehabbing a house can take a long time—even though the goal of flipping is to buy and resell quickly, there can sometimes be snags with the renovation plans. Even for as few as three months, though—the ideal time it takes to renovate and put a house back on the market—the property should be secured. Your hard work shouldn’t fall prey to people looking to vandalize or camp out in vacant property, or thieves looking to steal expensive fixtures and construction materials. Use window security covers and door guards to prevent unwanted “guests” and to protect your investment.
Protecting the Safety of Future Owners
Of course, another reason to protect your property is to ensure that the vacancy doesn’t go noticed by criminals who unknowingly try to break in after the home has been sold. Future owners deserve to move into a property that’s secure and hasn’t, in its vacancy, become a target for crime. Not only that, but if a property falls prey to vandalism or theft, neighbors may find out about it and become nervous or resentful of your occupying the space in the community. It’s your responsibility to make sure residents where you’re flipping homes feel comfortable and safe when you’re dealing with vacant properties near their homes. Window security covers ensure people won’t be able to climb in through the windows, and door guards do the same, but for doors of course.
Ensure your properties remain safe during your renovation process with security solutions from DAWGS.
