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Since I have many better ways to buy property (off market, without depending on listings for deals) the MLS only represents a channel for disposition, not acquisition.Some Brokers and agents may believe that they have fewer available tools to market their listings.

I've learned a bunch from this thread so far, and got some new tools as well :-)

just above the "post a reply' box are some formatting tools.

I've thought of something along the lines of paying him the back taxes owed + penalties (~2k) as a "down payment" and making payments from there with whatever terms.As he is a realtor, I'm sure he knows the tools and tricks of the trade. 

So we can be a valuable tool. 

Point2 will continue to provide its signature real estate solutions including Point2 Agent, Point2 Homes, agent and MLS public websites, IDX tools, mobile applications, and additional tools to help real estate professionals be more productive and competitive."

@David Tankersley Mira Mesa is a popular area and we have done a few flips in the neighborhood over the years.

This is called the Velocity of Money, and leverage (debt) can be a very good tool to increase that velocity.

Welcome to BP George Frick,As recommended earlier, the Keyword alerts are a great tool.