Having a monitored security system, including monitored smoke detectors is a good idea. Also monitor for water leaks with water detectors. Temperature monitoring is also important. The temperature monitoring could be done with a remote thermostat if you check it daily or it can alert you.
Remote control or automated lighting can give the vacant home a look that it being lived in.
Cameras are a good idea too. A snow removal company is needed and maybe a lawn mowing company. Reliable mail forwarding is needed too, and no newspaper service.
An automatic and remote reset switch for your cable modem or DSL modem. These are available from the “5G store” online. Periodically, you’ll need to power cycle your Internet modem or security cameras. The Internet power switch monitors your Internet connection. When the Internet connection quits working, it power cycles your Internet modem automatically. This will reduce the need to have someone visit your home just to power cycle things.
All those things will cost money, but will give you more peace of mind when you are over a thousand miles from one of the homes you own. It could also reduce the cost of the on site visits, or dependence on a neighbor, friend, or in law for on site visits.
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