Security DOs and DONTs

DO:

• Hire a security guard, either by pitching in with neighbors or on your own, for your individual building.
• Spend a little extra on security hardware, like good locks, strong windows, and an alarm system.
• Carefully vet any domestic employees
• Contract with a reputable property management company for rentals
• Get insurance

DON’T:

• Leave your home empty and unsupervised for long periods of time.
• Leave tools or other objects lying around your garden in reach of thieves.
• Make ostentatious displays of wealth without hiring security personnel.
• Enter any agreements without a contract.