Youve asked is there a resource for finding market rents?

Depending on the condition you'll command a better price on the MLS vs. off market.

Even when the market is down, gradually adjust rents so tenants don’t experience a huge price shock later.

@Zack Whiting - You are in a top tier market for investment properties!

My focus is simple: helping out-of-state investors like you unlock the full potential of the Birmingham market.

Hey Rosendo,After 20 years in the game, owning 32 properties and managing 300+, I’ve seen a range of markets and strategies.

Purchase price: $417,500 Cash invested: $37,575 We weren't super happy with anything we were seeing on the market, so my husband and I had just started writing letters and looking off-market... until we saw this property.It'd been sitting on the market for months, originally listed around $550,000.

Sit back and wait for the market conditions to flip to where those strategies would work for me, or adapt to the current market.  

@Marc Anthony MacielIf you're diving into house hacking and multifamily investing in Southern California, you’ll want to focus on markets like Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Long Beach—areas with strong rental demand and solid appreciation potential.

Todays market vs a different market will also impact your buy box.