We have some exposure to the architecture/contractor ecosystem through my wife's work and have a family member who is our MLS access point, but we are hoping to deepen our knowledge and broaden our network.I've found a few Minneapolis related posts so thanks in advance to the folks who started those threads as I've already found them very informative.

Buyers that work with us get priority access to a list of pre-market REO and Short Sales, if this is something you're interested in feel free to reach out.

My dad is a real estate agent and has been for 20+ years which allows me MLS access, but like you said, there's so much more deals being made BEFORE they hit the market.

@Marc Oister and @Joe Mulcahy - you were both at the DIG meeting in Collegeville,  as was I :)Marc - see if you can get access to the contractor list in Pottstown for their registered contractors.

What if you only want a RE license for access to MLS to find your own deals and aren't interested in working for a broker as a seller?

If you work with a quality firm and not just a marketing company/document provider, then you will also have access to quality support for the tool as you invest, and can consult with your provider to ensure your strategy is within IRS guidelines.If you are self-employed, there is a similar program with checkbook control called a Solo 401(k) that can have advantages as a more powerful retirement plan than an IRA.

There is a separate actual commercial MLS, I forget what it is called, but you need to be a CCIM to access it...and it is incredibly expensive.

It was in a decent area with super close access to public transit to access downtown and surrounding areas, rents were under market vs. all the nearby comps.  

Sure Cap Rate is important, but constant turn over, evictions, and repair costs are often a bigger loss to income versus buying a lower cap rate property that rents $1500 range. 

Visa Platinum Access card is not available in Texas.Caliber Home.