Our in house GCs know exactly how to build to code in Baltimore City/County and we only use skilled labor, so our prices are a little higher, but investors understand cause the quality and reliability are there. 

I personally know this person & know they would be a reliable renter.

I also see that its not very reliable, but for a free service, it has alot to offer.. is it really free? 

. :)Like @Eamonn McElroy said, you cannot get a reliable answer from a public forum.

How accurate is Bestplaces.net for predicting the market rent for a particular area? What has your experience been? It's easy enough to look on Zillow and Craigslist to see competition, but what I see listed on these ...

What's important is ensuring your property remains in good condition, has reliable tenants and is being kept up. 

Each state has variations, so consult a local attorney if you want a reliable answer.In many states, you can get the best of both worlds: create an LLC for legal protection and then make that LLC taxed as an S-corp for tax purposes (if justified).When you're starting out, you do not need an S-corp for taxes.

I'm all in at $4K now for a reliable work truck. 

I know sites like Zillow will give median sales prices and things like that, but I’m always hesitant to believe they’re reliable numbers

I don't have to be able to explain the savings other than to describe what I think is happening and then point to a reliable source.