How to best comp properties?

[Fabio Cattolico]

Hey everybody,

I'm curious how y'all comp properties when you are looking for deals. The problem I'm having with Zillow is that certain states don't display information on the property's actual sale price so it's hard to comp things since I can't simply go of what properties are listed for. What's the easiest and best way to get this information? 

thanks for the help!

[Casey Oleynikov]

Hi Fabio,

I see you are in Texas. I am a realtor in Virginia and I can say having the MLS is so helpful! I would recommend finding a realtor in the specific area you are targeting and have them pull up the data for you. I sort by Property condition first if I am looking for a rehab property. I then sort by specific neighborhood that does show the past 180 day closed sale price for similar properties in the surrounding area.

Are you looking for turn key ready that is already waiting for a tenant or you would like to rehab a property?