And with all the platforms like Zillow, Realtor, Redfin, Trulia. etc... the MLS has lost its value for the most part.

Now what would make you think someone here wouldn't be doing their due diligenceAgain this is also a platform for new investors so there will be questions along the wayYou should consider developing an understanding for the purpose of a legitimate forum

It often takes living and breathing the industry around the clock for a few years before you start seeing consistent returns.

Most serious and qualified tenants are searching on the major 3rd party platforms you mentioned + realtor.com, redfin, and a few others.Apartments.com & homes.com are owned by the same company and may offer some additional marketing options.Another strategy to consider here is social media - video marketing.

I think real estate due to the amount of money you can make and how quickly you can make it attracts people who may not understand the idea of sustainability and being consistent in what you do. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

This downward trend has been consistent over the past decade, with annual declines ranging from 0.15% to 0.44%. https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/ITA/ita...3. 

For us that more or less translates to using a tenant facing CRM platform.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Amazing what can come of just grinding volume with cold calling Volume + consistency + follow-up = DEALS.Simple really. 100%