I have used sites like zillow, realtor.com, and craigslist as a reference but prefer something that lists past rental listings as well.I've considered rentometer but know its based on average/median rents so a lot of apartment complexes are included when I am more interested in SF homes and duplex rental rates.Thanks!

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I like the site because it has average listing price and also you can sort the results by neighborhood.

@Nate Stitchell it is more of an "order of operation" game than anything.

I have a son who is very active in sports sometimes my job gets in the way of making it to his games, which frustrates me.

It's a numbers game!!!!

Washer and dryer inclusion may get you an extra $25-$50 a month, but you'd have to check what your competitors are offering as many apartments offer in-home and/or on-site laundry.You can also consider LED lighting, pet rent, storage rental as other ways to add value and increase rental income.

I also have been able to find a few off-market deals by driving around town and contacting owners through the county tax site.

I hear that verification of employment salary is almost impossible from these companies and, if we as a landlord, call the company.Want to do credit check, eviction, criminal etc (as have kids on site and am only asking 1.5 month dep) and so many people are saying their reports came back clean but then they found out things after the rental went bad.Seems ridiculous that someone hasn't cornered the market with an honest reporting company with such an important requirement.Thx

I knew my recent bid was not on the site, but I kind of assumed it was an actual HUD home.Live and learn.