Historical sales data for properties in SW Ontario

[Tim Atha]

Aspiring investor here.

In my efforts to educate and run numbers on properties before I dig my heels in and make my first purchase, I'm having trouble finding out how to find historical sales data and comps in my area. I'm finding some properties that are seemingly good deals but I'm struggling with trying to find any historical sales data in the area as well as other comps since there currently aren't a lot of properties for sale in the area.

Are there resources out there that will help me better evaluate the areas I'm looking in? I'm currently looking to invest close to home where I am familiar with the area and can self manage to start. The goal is to factor management in but self manage to start. I want to get my feet wet in all areas prior to building a team to do some of the dirty work for me.

Any assistance that is offered will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.