Running Comps with Zillow/Redfin/Trulia etc!

[Terrence Redmond II]

Are people out there actually successful with running comps on websites like Zillow/Trulia/Redfin? I'm new to investing, but the little experience I have it seems almost impossible to get even a rough estimate. What do other investors do if there aren't any houses sold in the last 90 days or 6 months in a half to one mile radius? Does that reflect on the market in that specific area to not be investor friendly? I understand building relationships with realtors, but sometimes I want to run numbers and not look stupid when its not a deal lol. I'm tired of leads coming in and Im worried that I'm missing an opportunity because these platforms dont provide the info I need, or do they? Hard to tell when you can't calibrate to a standard. MLS is that standard. I think its time just to get licensed. Whats your thoughts?