Compare two areas

Fictional practice: Choose where to look closer. An estimate isn’t a fact.

• Area A: three similar homes nearby that actually rented recently (signed leases), plus a tax estimate for this exact home. Nobody has confirmed whether you need a rental license.
• Area B: ads show higher rent, but no signed leases back it up. There may be a rule against renting there. Nobody has confirmed it.

Check with the city or county planning and rental offices. Look for private rules too, like HOA rules, and for hazard information. FEMA flood maps are a place to start. They don’t prove there’s no flood risk.