Large companies and equity firms obviously have more resources at their disposal than a small investor, but to me I couldn't help thinking about all of the tools and extra benefits we get as small investors.

The key tool to use is to develop a checklist on each location and keep improving on it.

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?

We know how tricky it can be to find legitimate sponsors and solid deals, so we built PassivePockets to give you the tools, resources, and community support to help you invest with more confidence.

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.

This makes it an essential tool in the capital structure, particularly in challenging financial circumstances.Overall, while both Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity have their unique benefits, the choice between them should be guided by the specific needs of the project and the financial goals of the investors.

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

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

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