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Minimize Theft At Your Apartment Complex With These 4 Simple Tricks
Apartment complexes are often targeted by burglars because they represent a high concentration of possible targets. They’re also a common site for “crimes of opportunity,” such as someone leaving their door unlocked while making a...
Effective Managers Rely On Clear Communication: A Case Study With First Service Residential
“Every day when I walk in the building, I don't know how that day is going to go, no matter how prepared I am for it, because there's just always something that you just can’t foresee.” — Tiana Hudson, Property Manager for First...
5 Ways Property Managers Can Use Artificial Intelligence & New Tech To Make Their Lives Easier
Take a minute to think about all the ways you rely on new technology to make your day-to-day routine a bit easier. From the traffic updates that help you speed up your morning commute to the algorithms that help you pick out a favorite movie to watch, there’s a bit of...
Security Trends That Will Transform The Apartment Industry in 2020
As a property manager, staying up to date on the latest advances in security technology is just one of the many jobs you have. Conduct a quick search and you’ll find that recent trends revolve around the ever-expanding IoT (Internet...
How To Stop Illegal Dumping On Your Property
When it comes to security, it’s easy to get caught up in thinking about worst-case scenarios like break-ins and major acts of vandalism. But often, it’s the little crimes that are a bigger issue because they’re far more common....
7 Questions Property Managers Have About Surveillance: Answered
Property managers are expected to be jacks-of-all-trades. Successful managers must be fluent in facility maintenance, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant laws, customer service, and many more skills, including security...
How Surveillance Solutions Ensure Cannabis Compliance
“...with so many new businesses and operations in the market in the U.S., the field is beginning to adopt risk management best practices that are even above and beyond the myriad compliance requirements that cannabis product...
3 Budget-Friendly Options To Use Technology To Improve Your Business Operations
Think back to a time when you held onto a cell phone, computer, or car for too long. After a while, you likely ran into problems that led to regular frustration. Yet, you figured that updating it would cost too much money or be too...
Top 9 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Buying A New Security System
Investing in a new security system, especially right after a crime has been committed, is a big decision. It can take hours of research and when you’re already emotional from the drama of a crime, it’s easy to make mistakes. The best...
Secure HOAs, Safe Residents: A Case Study With Integrity Based Management
Homeowners Associations represent some of the trickiest properties when it comes to effective security solutions. Common areas like pools and clubhouses need to be secured overnight, entrances require access control, and multiple residents and their guests are always...