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on site by the property manager for
smaller properties and managed off
site by a monitoring service for larger
ones. The cost of off site management
is well worth it for the time savings it
provides.
Having tackled the larger problem
of identifying who is where on the
property, it’s time to have a clear
record of the activity going on in
these areas. The most reliable way
to achieve this is with a profession-
al camera system. Emphasis on the
word “professional”. We’ve all seen
the security camera packages at the
box stores. These are not the type
of systems that will yield the results a
community manager needs. There are
many factors that go into designing
the unique camera system for a resi-
dential community. From the durability
of the cameras, their range and func-
tionality, to the power source, and
the overall versatility of the device.
Properties with multiple buildings often
need to utilize wireless technology to
integrate their cameras into an on-site
wireless network. It’s important to trust
a company with community property
installation experience to map out a
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"There are many factors that
go into designing
the unique
camera system
for a residential
community."