But I had no way to compare them against everything else on the market, and no way to verify the assumptions baked into the numbers.So I did what any engineer would do — I built a system.What I BuiltI set up an automated data pipeline using web scraping and API tools to pull every active listing in my target zip codes from public listing sites.

Same thing with the trigger leads when you pull a credit report. 

If you are looking for rent-ready properties, you may want to refinance and pull equity from the existing property so you can buy a couple and keep your liquidity position where it is. 

Scammers pulling the collect rent don’t pay mortgage scam?  

My opinion there are better steady income rental solution for all year. 

Most investors I talk to are paying $500–$1000/month for platforms that are essentially just a 'Pretty UI' wrapped around data you can buy directly for pennies.The Experiment:I wanted to see if I could build a 'Headless' intake system that bypassed the monthly seats and the marked-up skip tracing.By connecting RentCast (for AVM) and BatchData (for identity) directly into a Slack/Telegram command center, I managed to get the raw cost down to $0.15–$0.30 per lead.The Logic:Address entered on landing page.API validates, skip-traces, and pulls 2026 comps instantly.Verified owner phone number pings the investor’s Slack in < 2 seconds.I'm not a wholesaler myself (I'm the guy building the pipes), but I'm curious to hear from the community:As margins get tighter this year, are you guys still okay with the 'Per-User' pricing of standard CRMs, or is there a move toward building custom API stacks to protect your ROI?

Curious if you’ve pulled any rent comps for similar medical/dental suites nearby?

Just pull random multis off the mls and run their numbers.

Hi Andrea, great post.I work as a virtual assistant with multiple investors (fix & flip + rentals) across different U.S. markets, and I’ve supported a few clients specifically in upstate New York, including the Capital Region.From what I’ve seen while underwriting deals, pulling comps, and coordinating with agents/contractors, Rensselaer County definitely stands out—but for a reason that’s easy to miss: good deals move fast, and bad deals sit.

Maybe you have more equity with two properties after year 5 and can pull money out in year 5-9 to buy a 3rd property.