They should also be able to explain their method and back it up with data.  

We have strict standards on the linens, mattresses, etc. that are used in our listings, avoid the max beds and heads strategy, and always make the beds unlike our competition that just drops a bag of linens, because the data shows that people will pay for that convenience.

Enter the data into a cap rate calculator 

They also do termite inspections and can schedule a hydro test if needed.

The answer to the test- HOLD the property.  

You have to test it because every market is different.

Blackstone, KKR, etc aren't trying to time the next market crash, do you really think you have more insights/data than they do?

Kind of test the market and walk away if I don't get what I want, even if it's a bit aggressive?

Hi Daniel, Zumper has average statistics on rental rates based on the number of bedrooms at this link:https://www.zumper.com/rent-re...If you wanted more detailed rental prices a real estate broker can get that data from Centris.

If so, would it be better to just test on my own if I want to after closing?