Temporary access to MLS - Not for listings

[Vincent Marec]

What is the best and legal way to be added as an assistant to get access to the MLS to retreive contacts and build a mailing list to get leads on MF? I am not a realtor/broker.

[Justin Kane]

I disagree, @Vincent Marec Do NOT get a license unless you plan on having a job as a realtor, you can gain access by befriending or partnering with a licensed agent to get assistant access. BUT mls is NOT where you get leads for MF deals. you want to shake hands, and gain the favor of the top 5 brokers and their underlings in the areas you are looking to invest. and also do what @Greg Dickerson says and do tax search, lead source, speak to property managers of deferred properties etc.