Many, even most (but not all) realtors are not going to take kindly to low-ball offers from individuals that are bring buyers to pay more for a property and cut them out of a greater commission.Third, buyers can get access to MLS listings (including REO) though other agents and online sources.

Now if this site is "legit" and is pulling all of it's information from MLS, $99 a month sounds like a good deal for non-realtor access to the MLS.

An experienced CRE broker will have access to a good resource of market comps, both on rents and on sales.

I have access to PM and am considering taking this approach.

or... use a flat fee for access to the information?

Add the fact that you can take streams of income from funds that build tax deferred (and you can access tax free if you do it right) this can be a powerful rival for the IRA option.

I have been working with a realtor to gain access to MLS listings as well as expired listings.

Within my industry, I work close to contractors and have access to many trades.

I don't know how you deal with the Mello Roos in Ladera... approaching 2% on property taxes for homes on tiny lots with bad freeway access... yikes.

This is easier to do if you become a Realtor so that you can make your own offers and have your own MLS access.