If you have Redfin in your area, then that's the closest thing to having MLS access as they are connected to the MLS and will generally have the most up to date solds of the free data sources.  

-- now you're up against the following:- renovation knowledge- Selecting from narrow list of markets- local relationshipsPersonally, I'd do the following:- prioritize the closest market to you (2nd prioritization would be population growth)- take a day and drive around with a map- Circle/highlight/mark up the map with the areas that appeal to you- When you get home start searching for a property in the areas you liked- At the same time call inspectors in the area and let them know you're looking for a property and want to start looking for a qualified inspector.

It's the closest to me.If you have any questions while you are here, feel free to reach out to me.Enjoy!

This is the closest we have ever come to making this work but I am acutely aware of my lack of experience and that I don't know what I don't know. 

If you are really focused on travel nurses, list the hospital(s) you are closest to in your listing title (e.g.

This is the closest thing I can find to our house.

So is Pawtucket which is the closest city to Boston on 95.

Only consider the comps closest to your property...weight the ones on the same block the most! 

The forums are the closest thing to having an experienced investor on speed dial.

These are laminated, then taped inside the upper cabinet closest to the refrigerator so everyone knows exactly where to look for it in one of our rentals.