I'm researching the options/futures that are easiest to understand, most cost efficient to acquire and manage like standard stock investing, and will write something up.

Though we don't require a specific seasoning, if the property is owned less than a year we will want to see cost (acquisition plus improvements) and we likely won't go more than 85%-90% of that unless there is a really compelling reason to do so.

That return improves when you buy below market value and that takes care of some of your concern about a market downturn.

Even better, I'd like to buy places with as little down as possible and use that cash for improvements to force appreciation.

What is an efficient way to find the owners' contact information for 2-300 properties since I have a large list.

In addition, Listingbook saves agents money by replacing other expenses, improving productivity and efficiency, and helping real estate professionals make more money.

I think as others mentioned, using it for the Sold values and then building your own estimate is the only really useful tool for zillow.Before finalizing an estimate for ARV I always check with one of the real estate agents that I have networked with to get their estimate and then use that to further my knowledge of the local market to improve my own ARVs.

The rents are way below market with plenty of room for improvement on the expense side as well.Do you think I would be able to offer a 36 Master Lease with Option at the current NOI even though its not enough to cover the current debt service?

Looking for the most efficient use of time and money to taking the RE exam.

You may be better off waiting til your score improves, or perhaps you'd be better off paying down some debt.