All Forum Posts by: Aaron Gauthier

Quote from @Chris Seveney:

One doesn't exist since it's not disclosed. 

Appreciate the reply.  Correct me if I'm wrong... "Typically" sales data is entered into the local MLS in Texas, it’s just not public due to the state’s non-disclosure laws. But agents with MLS access can see this data (so it exists?) and use it daily to pull comps and analyze deals. I thought maybe a software company may have worked out a deal with the local MLS to gain access to this data.

Quote from @Bryce Jamison:

I use Zillow and the Rental Property calculator on this site to do all of my LTR analysis. It takes 5 minutes, at most, per property then I have a report I can review and share. David Greene makes a video about once a quarter on the BP podcast showing how to do this and usually he gives out a discount code for BP premium.

If you need the MLS do you have a friend with access that you can do comps with?

Bryce do you have a link to one of these podcasts?

BP community,

I’m looking for a software subscription that gives access to actual sold data from the MLS in Texas. As many of you know, Texas is a non-disclosure state, so public records and most tools don't show true sale prices, just estimates.

Here’s what I’ve found so far:

• PropStream – Great tool, but it uses estimated sale prices, not actual MLS comps.

• Bright Investor – Integrates with RealEstateAPI, but I’m unsure where that API sources its sold data.

• CoreLogic – From what I understand, it likely pulls from MLS, but it seems to be geared toward enterprise or large-scale institutional use.

• Plexerr – I’ve reached out to them directly to ask where their sales data is coming from, waiting to hear back.

Ideally, I’m looking for a service (paid is fine) that:

• Pulls real MLS sold data for Texas

• Is accessible to investors (not just agents with MLS access)

• Can be used for comping or market analysis at a detailed level

Lauren Robins...

That was a super helpful reply. Thank you!

I’m in the process of naming my small investment company, which will primarily focus on real estate but will also branch out into other types of investments. I’m trying to figure out what suffix (like "Holdings," "Ventures," "Capital," etc.) is the best fit for my company—one that is broad enough to allow for future diversification but also professional and lender-friendly.

A company that helps form LLCs advised me to stay away from suffixes that have strong financial connotations, such as “Capital,” “Assets,” or “Investments.” They mentioned that using these terms might cause me to not get the best rates or a reduced line of credit due to being seen as a competitor. 

Has anyone experienced this?

With that in mind, what suffixes do you recommend or not recommend for a small, diverse investment company to ensure the name is lender-friendly and doesn’t raise any red flags?