How to Choose the Right Security System for Your Income Property

July 4, 2022 by Anas Mustafa

Are you considering getting a home alarm system for your income property? Protecting your investments with a security system is always a great idea. Not only does it provide you with additional security for your property, but it may also help you save on your property insurance.

You want to make sure you choose the right home alarm system to protect your income property—and we’re here to help! We’ve got some great tips to help you choose the right security system, including the following:

Think about the type of system you want for your property.
Decide what equipment you want as part of your system.
Determine how much you can afford to spend.

At Canadian Security Professionals, we’re experts on the best types of security systems for all your investment properties.

Read on to learn valuable information regarding what to consider when looking at alarm systems for your rental properties.

Home Alarm Systems: Types to Best Suits Your Needs

There are three different types of alarm systems you can choose from, and they each have their pros and cons. They are as follows:

Self-installed and self-monitored system: This type of system is the least expensive. There’s no installation or monitoring fee, but you’re responsible for installing the security system and responding to any alarms.
Self-installed and professionally monitored alarm: This can be reasonably easy to set up. If you choose a house alarm with wireless installation, you can save on the installation fee. However, you will have to pay a monthly monitoring fee.
Professionally installed and professionally monitored security: This option is more expensive than the other two options, but you will have peace of mind knowing that your home alarm system is being installed and monitored by professionals.

Types of Security Equipment for Your Income Property

Another thing you need to think about when selecting a burglar alarm or security system for your investment property is to determine what kind of equipment you want as part of it. The most popular security equipment for in-house alarms include:

Home security cameras: You can put outdoor cameras at entrances and exits. While alarm companies offer indoor cameras, as this is a rental property, these security cameras are not permitted.
Video doorbell: A video doorbell is an excellent alternative if you’re not interested in placing security cameras around the property. Video doorbells also work in conjunction with additional security cameras.
If your property is occupied by a tenant who frequently receives deliveries, a doorbell camera will offer them extra peace of mind.
A smart lock: A smart lock saves you a lot of time and hassle, as you don’t have to provide keys to anyone or change locks. This is an especially vital option if you’re income property will have frequent tenant turnaround.
Smart thermostat: This type of equipment is an optional but handy part of any home security. Smart thermostats can be used to control how high or low a tenant can put the temperature, giving you additional control over your property and energy usage.
Sensors: Every security system will involve a variety of sensors. This commonly includes window and door sensors, which trigger the burglar alarm if activated.
Additional sensors may include ones for various potential threats, such as flood, fire, and temperature sensors.

Rental Property Security Budget

Now that you’ve done some thinking about what type of security you want for your income property and all the different equipment you can include, you need to consider what you can afford to spend.

When you’re thinking about your budget, you need to take into account two different costs:

The amount it will cost to have your system installed.
The amount it will cost to have your alarm monitored.

Determining your budget for these two fees will help you decide what kind of security system you can afford on your property.

How can Canadian Security Professionals help me?

At Canadian Security Professionals, we understand it’s important to protect your investment in your income property—and the right security alarm can help you do that!

When you come to Canadian Security Professionals for in-home security, we can talk to you about:

Alarm Packages: The different home security packages we offer. We offer several different home security packages at different price points to suit your needs and budget!
Security Features: How the various features of our home alarm systems work. Our security systems can include video monitoring and interactive security that lets you arm or disarm your system right from your phone.
Types of Equipment: The different types of equipment that can be part of your property’s security, including smart thermostats, smart locks, and smart doorbells.

With today’s advanced technology, a proper security system can do far more than just set off an alarm if someone tries to break in!

We offer dedicated security packages that can also help you save on electricity bills, monitor your income property from anywhere in the world and protect your investment.

Contact Us to Learn More

At Canadian Security Professionals, we can help you determine which security equipment and package will best suit your needs and budget.

Whether you’re looking for something basic just to keep an eye on your rental property or want to ensure your property is closely monitored at all times, we’re guaranteed to have the best equipment for you!

We’re here for all of your home alarm system needs. To learn more about how we can help keep your properties secure, call us at 1-877-494-9911 or contact us online.

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