The applicants just submit their information online and pay the Cozy fee of $40 for background/credit report combined or $25 for each.

The State of NY never bothered to verify the online records for who the owner was and sent him $50K upfront for the years worth of rents.

My question is, can I access MLS and properties without being assigned to a broker and having to pay their fees?

@John Lee, Here are the pretty standard fees regardless of which brokerage: MLS access for a non realtor would be $886 for a year and $670 if you join the Realtor association-http://www.trendmls.com/Guest/ShowJoinLinkDoc.aspx.... $476 if you want to join the Realtor association- http://www.suburbanwestrealtors.com/membership/201....

When I got back home, I looked online at the Zillow estimate, and it was nearly $50k less than what the asking price was.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

@Dan Williams thank you for the information Dan, I am not to familiar with MeetUp, but I can definitely look into it. by chance would you know if the meeting is an online meeting or in person?

Info for the meetings is online and on Facebook, or you can message me and I'd be happy to give you more info.

Will have MLS access and already network with some good contractors.  

@Joe Hines  I have used an online verify site to do this.