All our data was well-organized and cleanly presented (no dropping off boxes of unorganized documents in their lap).  

A 2/1.5 with garage 45 min outside Pittsburgh might rent in the $1,000-1,400/month range depending on the specific town, but you need local data.3.

I've been testing a few - PropStream has good data, and there's a newer one called PropLab that uses AI to auto-adjust comps which saves time when you're running a lot of numbers quickly.4.

Week of January 12, 2026 | Market ReviewInflation data came in exactly as expected to close out 2025, while lower mortgage rates continued to bring buyers back into the market.

I got licensed because I wanted control of my own deals, better data access, and to capture the commission on acquisitions and dispositions.A few things I learned along the way:1.

Week of December 29, 2025 | Market SnapshotAs we close out the year, housing data delivered a surprisingly strong finish.

These subtle signals can provide valuable information that may not be evident from the numbers alone.As I've experienced, you’re like a detective, gathering data that's not exposed by the numbers.Documenting the property tour with photos and videos is essential for detailed analysis.

The yield on the US 10yr note is up to 4.29%, mortgage rates have followed suit.Rate Drivers: Why Rates Are Climbing and What's NextRates have risen as geopolitical tensions, firmer economic data, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations continue to push yields higher, with the Greenland‑linked tariff threat prompting a sharp Treasury sell‑off that broke previous trading ranges and raised concerns about weaker foreign demand for U.S. assets.

Where pros add value is when there are decisions, not data entry.Cost segregation is usually overkill for a small duplex, especially one you just started renting and are partially living in.

Interesting data - I still wonder where the western NC second home market is going to settle out from all of this.100%+ price increases since 2019, prices seem down a little from the 2023 peak, but it also looks like a seller's strike in the market I'm occasionally looking in.Not that many listings, still elevated prices, and properties either get pulled after 3-4 months or there's a grindy sales process and eventually someone buys for a little less than the previous comp.