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138: Rookie Reply: How Do I Find Rental Comps for My Property?

2021/12/11
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This week’s question comes from Daniel, who reached out directly to Ashley through her Instagram (@wealthfromrentals)). Aside from giving Ashley some more movie quotes to use, Daniel is also asking: **How do I gather local rent numbers for my rental property? **

Landlords can struggle when trying to price a rental appropriately, that’s why** rental **comparable (comps)) research can be so important when looking into a new area or when shopping for properties. Both Ashley and Tony use rental comps daily, so they can calculate the right rent price in their sleep!

Here are some suggestions:

**Look at comparable homes in your area **and see what they’re renting for on top rental sites

**Focus on a zip code and **property type), as these will be two important factors when comparing rents

**Use the **BiggerPockets Rent Estimator) to automatically find a comparable rent price

**Call a local **property manager) and ask them what your property would rent for

Start an excel spreadsheet where you can easily track days-on-market and price for rentals

And more in the episode…

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Real Estate Rookie Rookie Facebook Group)

Real Estate Rookie Youtube Channel)

Zillow)

Redfin)

Craigslist)

Facebook Market Place)

BiggerPockets Rental Estimator)

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