Craigslist, Zillow, local property mgmt company, etc) because not one of these sources by themselves is entirely accurate.Specifically, with regards to Rentometer, keep in mind that it does not even factor in how many bathrooms a home has, the condition of the home, size of the home, or even type of home (apt vs SFR).

You can always check with park managers and owners in surrounding mobile home parks as well as mobile home dealerships.

I am moving back to the Bay Area where my wife and I own a home. 

This forced appreciation with a heavy value-add should be great with a long term buy & hold play.2) Cash out refi & purchase a vacation home via a 2nd home loan. 

Rehabbing homes is another.

I'm considering doing this with our primary residence in La Mesa when we move out of the home, but I want to connect with experts in the area who are already doing this.

The consider the materials used, etc, but they do use area comps of newly constructed homes as the value.

Home warranty has not been helpful at all.

Interested in flipping a home that would qualify based on HERS rating + energy savings and would like to partner with a lender to market the property as eligible for EEM.

Any other tips for this?