Rent-vs-Value Search Map Overlay?

[Jefferson Kim]

Zillow has a nice feature, Rent Zestimate that gives me a very quick glance at what kind of rent / value ratio a property may potentially have.

Does anyone know of a website that will allow me to see an overlay of the percentages or search by that parameter?

So for example, if I only want to see properties within a 1.5% - 2% ratio or only seeing properties with a ratio above 1.2%

I guess I could custom program something for my own use using Zillow's API, but I was hoping there may be something already preexisting.

[Brent Seehusen]

This is a housing blog that I read that also has a search feature.  The unique thing that I haven't seen from any other website is this site allows you to search by estimated Cap Rate, Cash Flow, and Cash Return.  I usually set Cash Return to > 8% to help zoom in on cities and neighborhoods in SoCal.

http://ochousingnews.com/

To access the filters go to the search box on the upper right corner >  Click on More Filters > Go to Investor Filters > and experiment with the different options.

The home values are based on list prices in the MLS and the estimated rental amounts are based on rental comps in the MLS. It's not perfect but it gives you a good starting point for further research. Hope this helps!