I'm aware of using realtor sites like Zillow and Trulia to make comps, but wanted to see if there were any other ways. 

There’s many brutal experiences from true disgruntled owners and tenants described here and in other sites such as google and yelp that I read and that are in line with my experiences  -2 COMPANIES, SAME OWNERSTexas Turnkey Properties (texasturnkeyproperties.com) and Real Property Management Preferred (htownrpm.com) are 2 companies owned and operated by the couple Shawn and Joni Wolfswinkel.

Losing pmi didn’t cover the difference in new rate.

The wealth of knowledge on this site is amazing.

Each city gives you different headaches, forcing you to shed money like crazy.Plan about $200k for site built, expect rent of around $2500/month, plus appreciation of about $400k, just estimate.For Hayward, doing a main house expansion (900 to 2000 sf) and an ADU (1000 sf) at the same time.

The motion to vacate will likely be granted and you'll likely lose your deposit, but should get your balance back. 

I still remember people camping out at builder's site for a chance to be in a lottery to buy a new house, crazy times.As for your case, 500K for a quad is like Phoenix prices, doesn't seem like midwest prices to me. 

I stumbled upon the BP youtube videos which led me to the site.

The only thing you lose is the interest on the CD you had to break so split them up into $500 each and ideally you don't have to break them.Good luck

Such a PM will be pricey, but at least you will have someone local who can handle emergences in the middle of the night without having to lose sleep or possibly jump in the car to drive 5-6hrs.