Is there a map program that lets me mark properties and give details?

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I am wondering if there is a program that would give me a blank map of a given area and allow me to mark addresses and leave notes about the property.  Something like the Zillow map with property borders but only has my marks would be ideal.

I am currently trying to learn a new market.  It would be helpful if I could take rental information from Craigslist and put it on a map.  I would like to mark each address that I known the rent on, if clicked on it would give the details like beds/baths, year built, and my rating of its condition based on any pictures I found.  I could then use a different icon for properties I am interested in buying to do comps on what to expect for rent.  Maybe have a third icon for properties owned, hopefully lots of those.  Might be helpful for knowing when to raise the rent too.

Is anything like this available?  As I was typing out this question, Google Earth came to mind, I'll have to see what I can do with that.

Michael Seeker · Answer

Pad mapper sources data directly from craigslist and other rental sites and put them onto a map and allow you to sort by price, location, etc.  Also gives you an idea of average rents in the area.  This only works for active rental listings though and may not help if you want to see a history.

www.padmapper.com

Steve Babiak · Answer

The BP link will show you this statement:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/80/topics/71902-rental-rate-maps-how-to-learn-rental-rates-in-your-city?page=1#p410700

"Any spreadsheet can be made into a map at http://batchgeo.com/ "

Scott Williams · Answer

Have you looked at PropertyRadar.com?  It's not free, but might do exactly what you are looking for (and more).  I don't remember what they call it, but you can look at neighborhood views (like zillow), but it will color code which houses are abscentee, approximate equity, etc.  If you click on a house of  interest you can enter notes, attach documents, attach pictures, see owners name, etc.  Being able to see which houses have equity could help you to identify targets.  Would be ideal with a tablet computer.  Good luck!

Jon Holdman · Answer

Google maps will do that.  You need a google account.  Then you can create maps and put "placemarks" on them and add notes to the placemarks.