How Do I Find Comps?

I want to invest in single family homes as rentals in the Apopka, FL area. (Not a vacation rental.) How do I find out the going rent for particular style homes? I've used the on-line newspaper, www.Apartments.com, etc. and can only find "vacation" rentals.
Thanks :-D

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  • MikeWood6th July, 2004

    You could possibly call some of the area Property management companies and ask what rent that they get for a house of comparable size and location. I am not sure what your plans are regarding the management of the property, but you might want to consider having them manage it as well.

  • nyjosh7th July, 2004

    I'd suggest you call some local realtors posing as a renter. Describe the properties you have in mind when you tell them your requirements. That will give you the closest real world comps in my experience.

  • cjmazur7th July, 2004

    try to see if www.craigslist.com covers the area.

    Also, there are vacation specific reant websites. A friend worked for one. Kinda a vacation rental/barter site. Don't remember the domain.

  • jkcksoup8th July, 2004

    Thanks for the help :-D

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