This question has came up a number of times, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to start an all-inclusive thread on the topic.

Here are the sources that I use to obtain the rental comps:
1. http://www.craigslist.org - cli...

Have you all heard about Zillow gradual shift from monthly fixed-fee subscriptions to a commission-based model? With the new model, advertising agents don't pay up front for leads, but if they close on a Zillow lead, ...

Hello BP!  I'm a new investor in Michigan.  I'm focused on wholesaling right now and decided to do some "driving for dollars" today in Wayne County.  I found some great looking stuff (well great looking distressed hou...

Hello, everyone.

I am a first time investor who is closing on my first rental property this week. It is a duplex located in Columbus, Ohio. Unfortunately, I will be inheriting tenants who do not seem like they are id...

I wanted to post in regard to the HUD homes in Detroit. Typically I have found that majority of Government owned homes are in better conditions. That being said it is a bidding process, highest bidder wins. What is co...

I went to a property that's up for sale, it's been on the market for 55 days thus far, was recently reduced.  It needs quite a bit of work, I'd say 30K to 45K in renovations, the price is $299, the Realtor that was sh...

BP,

I'm looking at purchasing an REO going to action on Homesearch.com. It's a 4/4 duplex that will need some moderate rehab work done (about $37k), but it's on a pretty decent block. I'm confident in my ARV calcul...

all i can do is laugh. the most recent applicant hasn't filed a tax return in years and has no proof of income, works off books (cash), has a "large inheritance", wants to move in NOW! and can pay 6 months in advance....

The tenants are moving out of a rental I own in San Diego and I am considering using Airbnb and similar short term / vacation rental sites to rent it out.  Based on the figures I see from other rentals, I could almost...

I am dealing with a seller in Florida, the mobile home is 40 years old and on land. There is proof of deed with county and tax assessor, however the title company is asking for title or VIN number. From my understandi...