Even if the price is right, if the listing isn’t getting the exposure it needs—whether that’s through high-quality photos, solid descriptions, or good online ads—it could easily get overlooked.Lastly, condition and staging matter a lot, too.

@John Davis be sure to check out all the city landlord requirements.Michigan also has an online Landlord-Tenant Handbook that is awesome source of info.Lastly, be sure to join the RPOA investor's group in Grand Rapids.

I’m trying to gain a clearer understanding of a couple of key aspects related to property valuation and market rents.While there are plenty of online resources and formulas that outline how to determine market rates in a given area or estimate a property's post-rehab appraisal (such as in a BRRR strategy), I don’t believe the process is as straightforward as these guides suggest.Accurately Assessing Market Rents1.

Online Research and cold calling How did you finance this deal?

I’ve been reading books and learning from various online groups over the last few months.

If you weren't pulling the current SEV and using the online property tax estimation calculator then it's just pulling numbers out of thin air. 

Being asked thousands of dollars by some random stranger online just sounds like a HUGE redflag.

Online search and research the area via Google Maps.

Or does anyone have a recommendation for a reputable online cost seg for my 400k duplex?

Lots of good content online regarding this process.