Published April 2026 | By 53 West LLC
Most property managers still drive to each property to check security cameras, respond to maintenance issues, and inspect common areas. This routine driving costs more than you think — in both time and money.
| Task | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Check live cameras | 60 min drive + 15 min on-site | 2 min from desk |
| Review incident footage | 90 min total | 10 min total |
| Export clips for police/insurance | On-site visit required | Remote export, email |
| Daily security check | 1-2 hours | 5 minutes |
* For properties requiring daily on-site visits. Conservative estimate (3x/week): $4,380/year.
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Get the fastest time-to-value with this priority installation order:
| # | Install | Impact | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VPN + remote camera access | Immediate time savings | 2 hrs |
| 2 | Water leak sensors | Prevent $10K+ damage | 1 hr |
| 3 | Common area smart lights | 30% lighting savings | 3 hrs |
| 4 | Smart thermostat (common areas) | 25% HVAC savings | 1 hr |
| 5 | Vacant unit sensors | Security + insurance | 30 min/unit |
| 6 | Smart outlets (vending/laundry) | Reduce phantom load | 30 min |
Total setup for a 20-unit building: ~2 days | Expected savings: $300-800/month | Break-even: 3-5 months