Tools like the BiggerPockets calculator and books like The House Hacking Strategy can guide you further.

Has anyone used the DIY tool, and are there risks?

* Finally, could you recommend any valuable tools or learning resources?

The precise property forecast can vary depending on a lot of factors but the general demand is really what you should use the tool for to make your plans. 

@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. 

Which means to me that Zillow is cracking down on people hunting for arbitrage on its platform.Consider that, and other potential barriers, when assessing your marketing tools.

I’ve worked with a few tools for property intel, and while no service is 100% accurate, some options have stood out for specific use cases:BatchLeads: They offer a solid skip-tracing tool with good accuracy and detailed reports.

If someone isn’t willing to provide ID, they are not a serious applicant and possibly a scammer, so it’s a good screening tool to weed out the tire-kickers and sketch balls.

This tool (no affiliation with BiggerPockets) can help your son find properties with assumable loans. 

Real estate investment can be incredibly rewarding, between the cashflow, appreciation, and tax benefits, it truly is the greatest wealth creation tool.