Zillow has a lot of valuable information, but keep in mind that it's algorythms don't work in every market. 

Hi Everyone, my name is Carlos I’m from Toronto, Canada. I’ve invested in property in Vancouver and Toronto but have recently decided to take the plunge into the US. Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have i...

As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, the real estate market continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for investors, brokers, and lenders alike.

They’re requesting what feels like an unreasonable amount of information, and the demands keep escalating.So far, they’ve asked for:A video tour of my home officeCredit checks on me and my partnerCopies of the deeds for every property we ownA copy of my partner’s home lease and utility billsBusiness phone billsA signed letter from the bank verifying our accountsBank statementsHonestly, it feels more like qualifying for a loan than trying to become a customer.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

Any recommendations for free tools to do market research?

@Chan Park this can all be handled via phone, pics, preferably narrated video - you shouldn't need to go and see it yourself.

This video was all I really needed as it was almost fully encompassing.

You LP lost everything.Other ways, poor property management team isn't managing property well, and syndicator bought in tertiary market with only one or two managers available and no way to self manage.  

Don't do real estate over the Stock market.