How to search for properties efficiently?

[Ray Tran]

Hello all,

I was wondering how a savvy investor sorts through to find houses.

For example, I have my search criteria (the things that I'm looking for in an investment property). Then when my agent, sends me the MLS listings, I search for County appraisal. Then I search Zillow for neighborhood value. Then I use CMA to see if I want to offer.

I know that county appraisal and zillow are not true market indicators. So hopefully any experiences investor can share some insight on how I can search for properties more effectively.

Is there anything you do differently? Are there other ways you find great deals? Do you guys go though a buying RE agent?

Thanks for your time,
Ray