That'll narrow it down so the GC isn't trying to put together dozens of bids on properties that you may not purchase.

Maybe it could be used to narrow down markets you are interested in.

will take a look at crime and schools and see what that does to geographical narrowing. 

Might be good to get a sense of areas you like, narrow down the search, and then take your time in finding the right place...since this will be your primary residence and likely a long-term investment. 

I plan on meeting with a lender next month.You are right, seeing how much I qualify for will help me narrow my search.I guess I’m struggling with whether to rent my current house out and buy another home,live in it and then rent that out (house hack)Or if I should just buy an investment property, see how it goes and then move out of my current home when I am more financially stable. 

They have a nice "advanced search" feature where I can narrow such as the property type and school district.

Hi, if you took inventory of your strengths then you might be able to narrow down which area within "real estate" that you should start in.

Trying to narrow down markets to areas with good jobs, pop growth, friendly landlord laws, ideally 2% rule cashflow, but then with BRRRR. 

Then I check AL and Home Advisor to see if there are any reviews from past clients that can help narrow my search.In all cases, I'd make the effort to get multiple quotes.

I once had a perspective tenant apply looking professional and nice, while on social media we could see what type of lifestyle he led (non stop partying and drugs)   You need to be careful why you say no, but finding red flags can sure help narrow down the search.