This isn't a very technical approach but it's a way to start without going to an agent that has access to supply and demand data that is owned by the mls.After you have done your initial study of these census tracks with this data, I would start to build relationships with some really good Realtors that are willing to work with you and share the mls data of inventory (listed homes) over time vs demand (sold/pending homes) over the same time frame for those particular areas.

I have a vacant rental I'm looking to sell, and I've been watching similar houses go pending quickly, then just as many go back on the market.

@Tommy AdeoyeTry going to your county clerks office and looking up “lis pendes” in their real estate data base.

How do I offer on the property pending approval from the city to rezone?

Thankfully I've only placed 1 and have 1 pending 5/31 in small apartments. 

There are definitely some great values right now with properties that were pending, but now they aren't....those sellers are getting anxious....also,...properties that have sat on the market for awhile....those sellers are getting anxious.   

We all saw the Emergency Rules of California Rules of Court, dated April 6, 2020 stays all judicial proceedings to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust, including any action for a deficiency.These rules will remain in effect until 90 days after the Governor declares that the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic is lifted, or until amended or repealed by the Judicial Counsel.Now, there is emergency bill AB 828 which is pending but what it will do is enforce a moratorium on foreclosures.

My normal turn over time is between self paying tenants is 3-5 days, fyi.At the end of the 1st year, tenant wanted to stay on for a few months while she was preparing to move to another town for a  pending job transfer.  

Depending on the area pending rent controls and eviction restrictions can be an issue.  

I just closed on a 2 unit last month and have an offer pending on a 10 unit property now.