For on the ground evaluations, I rely on local contacts: agents, contractors, or even property inspectors to provide walkthrough videos and detailed feedback.

Dont rely on national number to drive your investment strategy. 

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Danielle B What data are you relying on that suggests Section 8 leased properties provide for better returns than other investment strategies?

Just curious how accurate it is since people could potentially rely on it for their investment analysis and could be screwed if they use the wrong numbers.... 

I had looked into Pricelabes a couple years ago and didn't think it worked well for my market, but sometimes think about retrying it because so many seem to rely on it.

I suggest doing your own research for data and assumptions (like rent, vacancy, appreciation/depreciation, etc.) and not rely on AI. 

Our lender has informed us that we need 12 months of rental history to use the actual rent for financing purposes, or we must rely on the appraiser's fair market short term rental value.

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Management & Automation: For those managing remotely, what tools, software, or systems do you rely on?

Have you had it evaluated by a Realtor, or are you relying on Zillow or other online algorithms to estimate your property's value?