How can an investor get MLS access?

[Tony Wood]

I've spent the last year taking a ton of investing classes and I'm almost ready to start. How do I get MLS access without going through a real estate agent?

[Matt Crusinberry]

@Tony Wood, I don't believe you can view the MLS without a realtor or a license, however I would suggest realtor.com as an alternate. They are probably one of the fastest websites to have a property on it from the MLS's date of listing. Zillow obviously is a great website, but I find them to be 2-3 days behind the actual listing date, however they're getting better. I personally would recommend a realtor, as they usually have their finger on the pulse of the market. And if you find a good one, they'll have pocket listings that no one will see until it's too late. They'll also keep you in the loop as soon as your target property hits the market. Good luck as you begin your journey!