Educate yourself with resources like The House Hacking Strategy and practice analyzing deals using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.

@Nichole StohlerI find using a SDIRA to be a great tool for passive investments and growing your retirement with less stress than the stock market roller coaster. 

Then add other tools (niches) to the tool belt.

As a broker, I can provide insights on the best undervalued properties in the Charlotte area and connect you with Compass’s tools that streamline the renovation and resale process.Let’s connect and discuss how to make your next BRRR deal smoother and more profitable.

Don't be afraid to go low Sunday through Thursday to get some activlty.We use Pricelabs, but only as a tool; I have to override it continuously.

Tools that I see to analyze deals: Zillow, rent websites, craigslist what other tools do you recommend?  

You can use this tool to estimate future property taxes: https://treas-secure.state.mi.us/ptestimator/ptestimator.asp

There is usually not much that compares with what we offer, so we only compete apples to oranges, so incentives are not a good tool for us.The types of tenants we want (multi year) also respond better to an adjustment in rent than an incentive.

There are also other websites that have a Cost of Living index or other comparison tools.

I don't disagree that it is a good tool for someone just starting.Now, should folks be using such tools in the first place?