However, I obviously have many more tools and information available to me as a Realtor.

I am trying to grow my understanding of the different "tools" available to investors.

@Samson KimaniWelcome.Maybe in the City/Town tax assessors report under Tools in the MLS

Below is essentially what the handwritten letter said:"Dear XYZ,My wife and I are interested in buying your property at 100 Main Street, Little Rock.

There are pros and cons to each tool.

We can "ease" into our first REI experience without worrying about "buying right" since we're essentially starting with a property that was purchased at prices from a 12 year old market, but we get to charge today's rent.I input numbers into the BP Rental calculator to see what it looks like.

(I am under the impression that we are talking about the same thing and auditor and assessor are just two different names for essentially the same public service?

I live in Anchorage, Alaska and believe my local market to be overvalued and want to learn about out of state investing strategies and tools. 

Having a plan is essential to having a successful business no matter what type. 

(Craigslist, Zillow, etc.)(2) Growth Approach: For properties rented historically, use the initial rental rate and apply your county's annual growth rate.(3) Data-driven Approach: Online tools, such as the Rent Zestimate, use large amounts of data to determine price.