But one thing we do is if the project is extensive (which usually means more potential surprises), we'll have our service providers walk the property with us and provide more accurate estimates on their SOW.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I am seeking reliable data and cannot solely rely on platforms like Zillow for this information.Thank you for any assistance you can provide.It's really best off to have an agent with access to the MLS to pull accurate data related to comps when underwriting a deal. 

@Ivan WudexiRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

These prices may not have accurately reflected the property's true market value, leading to a slower sales process and ultimately necessitating a price adjustment.Why the Shift in Terminology?

@Stephen Branagan Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Daniel Sabato - Ensuring that you have accurate market rents is probably the biggest driver of pro formas and ensuring that you hit your investing criteria.

@Manju NatI got the same mailers on several properties and the value that they said my properties were worth were no where near accurate.

Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.