My theory is to FIRST order your free annual credit report (myfico or annualcreditreport360)and DISPUTE anything that is not accurate and by law they have 30 days to get back with you or it must be deleted.

Hi, We are in the process of buying our first rental, and are shopping for the best rates for homeowners insurance.Many of the companies we talk to want to pull our credit before they can give us an accurate quote.

Zillow or other free sites simply aren't as accurate.

If you come up with a figure that's way off from the size posted on the tax roll or listing, take the time to accurately measure it out with a tape.Or you can buy a "distance counter" or whatever it's called.

As for beds/baths, you can get that from a title report or MLS data (although MLS it is not 100% accurate).

While your price/rent numbers are accurate, I wouldn't consider those very good rental numbers unless appreciation is a big part of your equation.

I find it hard to trust anyone to provide me with help getting an accurate home value when their main source of income is dependent on making a sale.

Whether accurate on my findings or not, I feel the home is now worth somewhat less due to the loss of 300 sq. ft.

Also I'm not sure how accurate my repair cost estimates are.

I estimated it and believe it was accurate.