Also, if the MLS is the only reliable source how can I use it without bothering my real estate agent everytime I run numbers on a deal?

I been reading “Recession Proof Real Estate Investing” by J Scott (great book), and now I’m looking to explore the Market Analysis area.Does anyone have recommendations on a book / other knowledge source I should check on?

I been reading “Recession Proof Real Estate Investing” by J Scott (great book), and now I’m looking to explore the Market Analysis area.Does anyone have recommendations on a book / other knowledge source I should check on?

LEAD SOURCE 2a.

It's intended for long-term hold periods (5-10 years) and allows non-accredited investors, so IRA money would seem to be the ideal source of capital.

Resource to rents from any number of sources...including your agent. 

All of the information these "gurus" teach is readily available here on BP and other sources online for FREE.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...This is an off market 2/1 I've sourced in the west side of san antonio.

I believe if I rent it out, I could cash-flow roughly $200-$300 a month compared to the taxes, insurance, and HOA (I know there are more things to account for, but I am still looking through BP to find some sources to reference those additional expenses). 

Rentometer aggregates rental prices so it will give you information from many different sources .