Hello BP, Is there a metric, tool or indicator I can use to determine vacancy rates in a specific area before buying a rental property?

Purchase price: $135,000 Sale price: $165,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a quick flip on N Orchard Knob Ave, Chattanooga, TN.

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Use their market analysis tool to sort by properties similar to yours (#bed/baths, SF, location, amenities, etc.) and look through specific listings to find ones VERY similar to yours.

Skiptracing is a valuable tool for real estate investors, especially when you're trying to locate property owners from returned mail or to expand your marketing efforts.

While my research is extremely limited (and entirely based on what I see - which is arguably an investors best tool), I did want to ask what others here have noticed in their major cities. 

I'm getting some mixed results when I expand the number of tools for analysis that I'm using...

I help engage brokers to find new locations, complete due diligence on prospective locations, and collaborate with landlords to ensure we are on-time with our contractual obligations. 

Do you know of a tool that I can use to help with the search ?

Here's a list of tools you can use to automate rent collection and other aspects of your business.