I would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to pick your brain, learn from your experiences, and understand the nuances of the local market – from tenant-landlord laws to the best strategies for long-term success.If you are that investor or know someone who is, I would love to connect.

The problem is many of the things you should know like the law regarding real estate, or how to read and understand contracts is boring and too much like work. 

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 TexasIs accessible to investors (not just agents with MLS access)Can be used for comping or market analysis at a detailed level

They don't understand that 90% of the time, just being in the realm and getting your first deal is what matters.

Additionally, you can work with a landlord to rent a house with the ability to sublease the house and then lease the house out as a short-term rental (make sure you understand the STR rules for the area) or just rent out the rooms to other people for positive cashflow (make sure you know the rental rules for the area).To Your Success!

I’m looking for an investor-focused realtor in Edmonton who understands the importance of balancing risk, ROI, and cash flow.

Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Why is Property Class so important for investors to understand and apply in their investing strategies?

., monthly, annual, lump sum in future).Safe, stable backing via Treasuries.Cons:Less flexibility, terms are locked in once established.Not ideal if you may need liquidity sooner.Requires careful planning and experienced professionals.Next Steps: Consult a tax advisor who understands installment sales, and work with a structured sale specialist.

"Part of me also sees such things as gambling"Understand something about real estate, It is the riskiest investment you can make! 

Using media to connect with people in the real estate world is a smart move and will open a lot of doors.If you’re just starting out, I’d recommend learning how to analyze deals and understand common investment strategies like flipping, rentals, or BRRRR.