Vrbo has some great analytical tools to see what demand is as well as booked and un-booked prices for any day on the calendar.

I am analytical so I want to study the markets I am interested in AND gain insight from local agents.  2.

Hello BP community, How do you find a market matrix to support your investment decision? Are there any free reports?So far I can only find paid reports... Any help is appreciated! Thank you, -Ken

I am also pursing a minor in Economics, and certificates in International Business & Data Analytics.

The analytics are awesome, the accounting classification side is awesome, and it syncs with some of my accounts that most other sites won't sync with.I'm pleased as punch with it and, eyes wide open, there MUST be a day coming where it is no longer free. 

My background is in data and business analytics, I must admit, I love pulling reports and spreadsheet manipulation JOther than adjustments, could you please elaborate on “price per square foot of recent sales”?

Their analytics are way off base for market and rent values in our area so you really need to do your homework before bidding.

Instead, I'm going to tell you how real estate landed me in the perfect "job".My past life was in software engineering, data & analytics, and consulting. 

DIY Choose your market Use an excellent property manager Choose the right property - depends if it is the right location Talk to local investors to get a feel for the market2.) long distancepartner "boots on the ground" Can bring many challenges with it Go on bigger pockets forums a lot to minimize riskTurnkey Buying an investment that is remodeled with tenant in place and property management company in placeBenefits: service ata distance, market insight, professional staff, marketing machine, managementexperience, simplicity.Downside: financial,analytical, ethicalCh. 7 Types of Rental PropertiesSingle-family homesPros: plentiful, strong exit strategy, involves fewer bills, easy to finance, easier to manage, more stable tenants, better appreciation, less expensive to buy, Cons: high cost per unit, slower to scale, limited loans, expensive rehabs, more competition Multifamily Real estatePros: more cash flow possibilities, one loan and multiple units, one insurance policy, math over emotion, business not a hobby, income valuations - based on ROI they give the owners, less competition from homeowners that jack up the priceCons: More expensive, more management intensive, more savvy competition, more complicated, fewer to choose from, government regulationsCondosShort for condominiums Each unit is individually owned by a person HOA feestownhomesLess apartment feel Usually share a wall with the other unit Still have HOAsREOs/Foreclosures - "real estate owned" Usually something distressed about the property - investors need to see past the superficial flaws Banks are numbers-driven, not emotionalFixer-Uppers - a property that needs significant or minor rehab donePros: less competition, forced appreciation, potentially more cash flow, unique financing optionsCons: hidden expenses, stressful, more out of pocket costsQuestions you should ask yourself: How bad is it?

I also need to sit down with analytical data sheets showing that this road is a good one.