@David Cruice I don't think I'd be interested in being a Realtor, it would be strictly for MLS access and saving commissions, not to mention it will help me build relationships with lenders, contractors, brokers, etc., however working at a real estate investment company for a few years definitely seems like a great idea to understand how everything works.

However, it's my broker that I work with so it's really a matter of finding a broker that has access to those companies that will provide that type of coverage. 

Hello everyone,I was just advised that if I want to be serious about this business, I need MLS access. 

Describe some of your weaknesses and how you hope to improve?

Also, you can collect rent and security deposits, perform background and credit checks, and have access to rent application and lease templates.

I analyze deals daily and have access to residential and commercial filters on the MLS.

A $200 to $300 plane ticket every two weeks gets you access to many other markets.

Because my dad has access to specific veteran lending programs, we would like to use those programs for some of our potential buy and hold deals.

After you spent more money on repairs and improvements your cash on cash return may still be below 10%.Now compare this number with the opportunity of passive investing with a pool of other investors into the apartment building or commercial real estate.  

With that being said, if the home is truly worth 800k, then you should access that capital and deploy it on other high quality investments that will give you a great return.