Here’s my honest advise; consider studying for and obtaining your real estate sales license, and obtain a part time position with a real estate agency that will provide training, guidance, and oversight.  

I would like to do some research on other rental properties before I set my priceComputer algorithms are good for studying a general market, maybe even a neighborhood, but they are terrible for evaluating a specific rental.

Study the market.

For example, if local regulations require energy-efficient upgrades, prioritize these changes to avoid fines and demonstrate your commitment to sustainable practices.Case Study: In 2020, many cities introduced rent control measures.

I graduated from college in May, and I am currently doing business development (sales) for a property management company while studying for my RE license.

Study every deal, know the comps, and learn the trends.

Or, ya know, just spend the next 140 hours trying to get a self-study law education followed by another few hundred hours self-study to sort out how to avoid repeating the situation.That's the reality of it all. 

Study the market.

I've been doing some studying on short sales but still working to understand it better.

Study the market.