Resources for local rent market?

[Craig Chapman]

Where are you guys going to find out what the local rent market is looking like? I have yet to pull the trigger on my first property because I just can't get the math to work out. I'm monitoring local realtor listings for houses up for rent and seeing when they go offmarket but I'm not sure how accurate that kind of research is. Is there an easier way? Would someone local like a realtor be a resource for that?