Should I be prioritizing finding a local expert, or are there tools and strategies I can use to handle this process myself?

If you are 75% complete rehab you are very close to ordering furniture IMO.3 - Look for safety hazards - i.e. uneven steps etc.If your time in town is limited I would focus on these 3 areas.  

., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")

@Sushil IyerWith my experience, to analyze properties effectively, you can start with resources like MLS listings, Crexi/Loopnet, tax assessor websites, or paid tools like Costar and Reonomy.

It should be just one of many tools you use to evaluate.

Quote from @Satyajeet Dodia: The search tool in BP is not that great, never has been.Go to Google.com and search for there.

If you're looking for rent estimates for MTR, there is a great tool called Pricelabs.

Specifically, I’d love to know what resources or tools you use to:Track market trends (e.g., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

Are there particular tools or resources you recommend for finding and analyzing comps accurately?

Quote from @Michael Zimeri: Hi Marise,This is Michael from Coldwell Banker UAE.I have been in the BiggerPockets community for a few weeks now and from what I have seen is that this community and tools are mostly oriented towards the US market.Regarding analysis for Dubai, I would more than gladly guide you through the Dubai market if you wish!