Best website(s) for finding vacation properties to buy

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Best website(s) for finding vacation properties to buy

Alex Neukomm
Rental Property Investor · Morton IL 61550, US · Member since 2022 · 8 posts · 0 votes

I'm looking for a vacation rental property and I'm wondering what the best website or websites are to look for them? I've spent a decent amount of time on Realtor.com. Thanks for any advice and help.

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Lauren Kormylo
Rental Property Investor · Phoenix, AZ and Rehoboth Beach DE · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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If you narrow it down to one area, and have a good real estate agent you’re going to use, have them send you listings through their portal. There are quite a few listings that show up there as “coming soon”, so you’ll have time to evaluate them before they go on the market and show up on the other public real estate sites. As far as the other sites go, I like Redfin. They’re quick with new listings when you sign up for emails, and they show flood zone info, which I appreciate when looking for a beach property. 

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  • Luke CarlPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Tennessee Florida · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    I use realtor.com

    I know that sounds like I’m being a smart aleck but I’m not lol. 

    i also use the enemy method 

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
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    Realtor, zillow, FB marketplace, Craigslist. Look everywhere you can as this can be very competitive to buy in this market.

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  • Lauren Kormylo
    Rental Property Investor · Phoenix, AZ and Rehoboth Beach DE · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    If you narrow it down to one area, and have a good real estate agent you’re going to use, have them send you listings through their portal. There are quite a few listings that show up there as “coming soon”, so you’ll have time to evaluate them before they go on the market and show up on the other public real estate sites. As far as the other sites go, I like Redfin. They’re quick with new listings when you sign up for emails, and they show flood zone info, which I appreciate when looking for a beach property. 

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    I prefer Zillow. I don't even know why, it just works for me. Use them all when starting, including FB and CL as @John Underwood said.....

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  • Justin BeasleyPro Member
    Pigeon Forge, TN · Member since 2020 · 102 posts · 69 votes
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    Feel like I need to give Homesnap.com some love. I seem to spend more time on it than the other major platforms. 

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Justin Beasley:

    Feel like I need to give Homesnap.com some love. I seem to spend more time on it than the other major platforms. 

     Thanks, I'll try it!

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  • Collin HaysBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Gatlinburg, TN · Member since 2020 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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    A good way to buy a home is, find the area that you are interested in.  Spend $1000 and do a postcard campaign to that zip code.  It's easy and you'll get results.  Good luck.

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  • Alex Neukomm
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    Rental Property Investor · Morton IL 61550, US · Member since 2022 · 8 posts · 0 votes
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    @Luke Carl what is "the enemy method"?

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  • Alex Neukomm
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    Rental Property Investor · Morton IL 61550, US · Member since 2022 · 8 posts · 0 votes
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    Looks like there's not necessarily a one-size-fits-all for finding vacation properties and you kind of find what you like and roll with it. I did see a few that look interesting to check out more that I haven't used before though like Redfin and Homesnap and even the postcard campaign.

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  • David Bain
    Agent · Honolulu, HI · Member since 2017 · 97 posts · 48 votes
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    A lot of time it just comes down to what your preference is. They all feed off of local MLS's. There can be a lag time however. You can always have a local agent put you into an MLS portal that is directly tied in.

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