Not to find deals on the MLS but to potentially use the MLS as a tool to sell your deals.

REISimpli seems like a decent tool from what I can see on it.

The online tools are a good way to get a ballpark number and can sometimes be close to accurate, but a PM is able to tell you a more accurate amount. 

Is Bigger Pockets no longer offering AIRDNA under tools as part of the pro membership?

Do not buy into the NAR spiel of crap tools.

I'm developing an AI-enabled analysis and lead generation tool for REI.  

I've watched several "Webinars" (pretty sure they're just hyped up YouTube videos and not what I would consider a webinar) right here from BP that are really just a push to become a "PRO" and gain access to all the tools.

I'm in very similar position, looking to start my RE investing journey around Boston area and facing struggle to cash out on my stock portfolio to try to get a MF, that using BP analysis tools, will be barely break even...even in slightly farther surrounding areas. wishing us both luck though! 

I was building a new laundromat in the best retail area of our town when our job site got its tools and copper robbed for the second time.

The frameworks others have presented of viewing the site as a lead-generation tool where you, as the host, are handling all the payment processing and screening is pretty accurate.