About Us
A Home Watch service performs inspections of “vacant” properties while the owner is away.
The service provided includes weekly inspections of the home using all the senses of seeing, hearing, smelling, and feeling.
My purpose is to observe and report anything out of place in the home.
*With 30 years of Law Enforcement experience, I can 'see' when something is out of place.
I know who to call and when to make that call.
If a situation arises, trust that it will be handled in the most discreet and secure manner possible.
The results of each inspection will be documented with a narrative, and photos, which will be sent to you after each inspection.
The inspection will be as in-depth as necessary for your peace of mind and budget.
https://www.beachtimehomewatch.com
https://www.facebook.com/HomeWatchBoyntonBeach/
I am servicing the Boynton Beach area and beyond of Palm Beach County, FL.
*Beach Time Home Watch is that service provider which you need so you can peacefully enjoy your time away, knowing your home is safe & sound.
Mike Strine - owner/operator
How We Got Started
I have been watching over homes since I was a child. Yes, a child. Living in NE Ohio, my grandparents would go on vacation to Canada.
My mother (and her little helper ~ me) would go by Grandpa & Grandma’s PA home every weekend to check things out and make sure everything was in order.
Even in the career I chose to pursue in the mid-1980s as a Police Officer, I was tasked with looking out for other people’s property, well-being, and peace of mind.
I have 30-years Law Enforcement experience in Ohio and Florida.
I live in the City of Boynton Beach with my wife Cathy. Owner of All Things Administrative, LLC.
https://cathystrine.com
I offer my Home Watch services to the communities located in Boynton Beach (City & Unincorporated), Village of Golf, Ocean Ridge, Manalapan, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Hypoluxo, and Lantana.
If there is a special client in need of our serves outside of this area, we could make an exception, so let’s talk.
The products and services we offer
Products & Services
EXTERIOR ASSESSMENT:
When I come to your home, the first thing I do is an exterior assessment. Are there any signs of damage, forced entry, va...
INTERIOR ASSESSMENT:
When I come into your home, the first thing I do is check if the Alarm is on. Listening for odd noises or out of the ord...
Who is watching your home for you? This SCREAMS “empty house”, “burglarize this one”, and more. We will ensure your home is presentable, appears ...
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"A phenomenal business that does so much for the small business, as well as the large corporations. Great eye on the small details that mean so much. Take a chance, try out their services. I bet you'll be surprised. "
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Reaching out at times for answers to obstacles is helpful. Most of the time it's just to hear that I'm not abnormal is what I was thinking the answer was. Don't be shy to reach out to a group of your peers to ask - what about this? But give the reason why you are asking. Most time you aren't...
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Reaching out at times for answers to obstacles is helpful. Most of the time it's just to hear that I'm not abnormal is what I was thinking the answer was. Don't be shy to reach out to a group of your peers to ask - what about this? But give the reason why you are asking. Most time you aren't alone in this situation and others would benefit from learning the right answer with facts.
Yes - with the understanding it's not a MONEY MAKING proposition, but 'Who do you want to give your money too?' Looking over our 2-year Florida Power & Light (FP&L) bills, we determined 48-panels would be sufficient. And oh, was it ever!
$36k - $10.8k Tax Credit put onto the original 5% APR...
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Yes - with the understanding it's not a MONEY MAKING proposition, but 'Who do you want to give your money too?' Looking over our 2-year Florida Power & Light (FP&L) bills, we determined 48-panels would be sufficient. And oh, was it ever!
$36k - $10.8k Tax Credit put onto the original 5% APR loan, has a monthly cost of $186 (for the Loan). *now some programs have a zero-interest loan, or a 'PACE' program to go onto your Property Tax bill.
Our $300-400 monthly bill went to $10 (minimum for the Line Charge).
One thing I enjoy is knowing if FP&L decides to surcharge the kHz rate to cover expenses, it doesn't affect a Solar system as much.
You don't HAVE to go with such a large unit, because ANYTHING you can do to reduce the power consumption at the home, should reduce the monthly bill enough to offset the cost.
After 20-years, theoretically, the system is paid for and there is no longer that part of the payment. Or, if I choose to pay it off earlier, there is no prepayment penalty.
The PANELS and SYSTEM should produce for 20-30 years, with some drop off annually, but nothing of major consequence.
*Keep in MIND!*
If you have a SOLAR array, and your Power service goes OUT ~ your system shuts down as well. It protects the utility workers trying to repair the outside lines.
I STRONGLY recommend adding or supplementing the project with a Battery System to have UNINTERRUPTED power in the event of a Storm, or the California style rolling brownouts. The BATTERY will take over automatically (Tesla) and you won't even know there is a failure.
ps. I still need to add a Battery system to mine @ $11-15k more ...
You need to EDUCATE on what YOU can provide, not that you provide this or that. As stated, the industry has made it undesirable, or not easy to understand. YOU must educate your potential clients on what you have to offer them from their perspective. "Peace of Mind", "Less Stress on Family",...
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You need to EDUCATE on what YOU can provide, not that you provide this or that. As stated, the industry has made it undesirable, or not easy to understand. YOU must educate your potential clients on what you have to offer them from their perspective. "Peace of Mind", "Less Stress on Family", you know the benefits - I don't. Use their needs and wants in their eyes/life, not yours or a brokers ledger.
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Owner/Operator without employees, and no “brick & mortar” location (home occupation).
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Owner/Operator without employees, and no “brick & mortar” location (home occupation).
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Do BOTH. Why divide and lose out on potential? Facebook already owns Instagram (as stated already). FB wants $$ now to advertise outside your followers, so Instagram gets more organic exposure, but you need to direct them to your website, or Facebook account for more detailed information. I've been doing both, and a few other websites as well which are geared towards my potential clients. Good Luck
Go there - to you!
I’d rather see where my thing will be cared for.
Not a fan of all this delivery stuff, but ... the way society is becoming. Who knows.
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Go there - to you!
I’d rather see where my thing will be cared for.
Not a fan of all this delivery stuff, but ... the way society is becoming. Who knows.
Hello, Everett and everyone. My name is Mike, and I am the sole owner/operator of Beach Time Home Watch. I am a Home Watch service which performs inspections of “vacant” properties while the owner is away. The service provided includes weekly inspections of the home using all 5 senses of seeing,...
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Hello, Everett and everyone. My name is Mike, and I am the sole owner/operator of Beach Time Home Watch. I am a Home Watch service which performs inspections of “vacant” properties while the owner is away. The service provided includes weekly inspections of the home using all 5 senses of seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling, and even tasting. For the seasonal residents, winters in SE Florida are a vacation from the cold. The last thing you need on your "vacation" time is to come home to a problem. You can count on professional handling of your home issues while you are away. You will be notified of any problems and offered recommendations to correct them. I prefer to operate in the Boynton Beach area and beyond: Ocean Ridge, Village of Golf, Manalapan, Atlantis, Briny Breezes, Gulfstream, Hypoluxo, Lantana, and Delray Beach. But a 'special client', in another area may contract with us as well.
*We're listed on Sunbiz, licensed in the City of Boynton, and Palm Beach County. I carry an insurance policy, so anything occurring on the property while I am there keeps the homeowner safe from personal liability. If anyone has a Vacation Home, a Seasonal House, Corporate housing for rotating executives, we can work for you.
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Work SMART. Be wise. Try things (which takes time and is hard work). The best work ethic was from our parents and grandparents saying 'Working Hard' is the way to succeed. But understand in those older days it was up at sunrise, out to work to earn a paycheck. Nowadays it's knowing 'Where' to...
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Work SMART. Be wise. Try things (which takes time and is hard work). The best work ethic was from our parents and grandparents saying 'Working Hard' is the way to succeed. But understand in those older days it was up at sunrise, out to work to earn a paycheck. Nowadays it's knowing 'Where' to work, 'How' to work, 'When' to work (being 'smart') is more important than 'working hard.' Agreed?
The more information you can provide for an employee or partner, the better informed they will be in their duties; as well as providing clarity and freedom for you (or manager) to do your job more freely. If you don't have the TIME or the AVAILABILITY to do one yourself (time is money and...
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The more information you can provide for an employee or partner, the better informed they will be in their duties; as well as providing clarity and freedom for you (or manager) to do your job more freely. If you don't have the TIME or the AVAILABILITY to do one yourself (time is money and frustration is useless), you could hire a Virtual Assistant (VA) to assist in this project.
Be sure to hire an Administrative Professional like Cathy, or you could be spinning your wheels & doing it yourself.
