While you can gain access to the full MLS data only if (as far as I know) you are a licensed Realtor, you are then subject to the state's Real Estate Board regulations and are also required to pay MLS dues, Real Estate Board fees, and any association dues (Natl Assoc of Realtors, state Association, local Association) fees as well.

[/size]Or, another tack...putting together an ePinions.com or realtor review website that allows freedom of commentary, allows users to rate their Realtor--does this exist somewhere?

(my monthly payment can't exist $900 because I have to save money to pay property tax)3) Any advises???

That's why NAR would probably spend a billion $ to stop such a thing and probably why one doesn't exist already.

Seems a lot of investors are selling and 1031 exchanging into the great safe piggy bank of the "flyover states".Recently, an investor that I know well was asked to go to L.A. for a REIA conference to talk with Southern CA investors about the opportunities that exist in the Cincinnati market.

Maybe such an animal doesn't exist yet... opportunity for some lucky REI entrepreneur out there?

Also, I'm not a tax/legal guy either, but I first read this in a NOLO How to Start an LLC handbook, checked with my State Corporation Commission (who licenses LLCs in VA and MA) and they ok'd it and I've used it for four years, without problem so far.While I agree with allcash and biggerpo about intentionally violating the tax regulations, I like what you said about donating some of your profits to a charity.

You raise a great point about trying to sell an existing home in an area where there are new homes being built.

(Tri-State Area) and other hot areas.If you are the direct Principal Borrower and have an existing commercial income producing property,contact me.Our lender will fund from $500,000 to $20,000,000.You must provide a Executive Summary,our funder can close these deals in 10-14 days.If interested in getting quality and immediate funding,contact me.Thank you,Don Carter

Look into finding properties well under value where you can work out a lease option or take over the mortgage subject to (Sub2) its existing financing.My partner and I see such properties every single day and besides an inspection, title search, and possible appraisal, that would be the only money that we would have out of pocket.Once you have control of the property, find a tenant/buyer.