I would definitely use some geographic analysis tool - which comes handy when looking at these things. it has made my life much easier.

I'll be sure to use those tools to find my answers.

They are a good financing tool, but they come with a cost.Using HM for a buy & hold is using the BRRR strategy.

Investor A had better tools in the shed then Investor B.

I have been on loopnet and feel that it is a good networking tool.

I think the property management route is also a good tool, we might do that with our next rental to learn as much as we can. 

What I did:2014: Bought condo on VA for 66.5k, Used cash I saved up to buy materials and tools. 2016: Spent 2 years of Rehab.July 2016:Appraised for 120kAug 2016:Rented outAug 2016: Bought Duplex, Started renovating the side I live in.March 2017:  Duplex is fully rented out.

For my initial analysis I use tool created by Emily Du Plessis, which helps me figure out what I need in order to move forward.

I agree with the comments that Zillow is one tool of many to use.

Hello BP-ers, My in-laws currently own 4 lots about 1/4 acre each in Tool, TX on Cedar Creek Lake (not on the lake, but walking distance to the lake).