In that instance you'll find that most national QIs with a large foot print can and will take the time to spend to make you and your client comfortable.  1031 is a federal statute so acts the same way and is structured the same in all 50 states. 

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Throw it my way, I am always keen for a chat.One of my business partners, Daniel Green, will be in Columbus 01-04 Nov and is keen to meet up with any property managers, mortgage brokers (we are all foreign nationals), or other local real estate investors in the area. 

Is the tenant local, regional, or national in nature?

Suggest Lubbock National Bank DBA Commerce National Bank in Austin & College Station (not sure about Houston) could be a viable option. 

LimaOneCapital (L1C) is a national lender.  

@William Dolinko bigger pockets has a hard money lender directory, plus there are some large national lenders as well.

Professional photos, 3D scan, SEO presence and experienced agents that are paid based on your customer service experience is what I'd look for..paying someone for any level of service just doesn't seem like a good investment to me.I would also question the ethics of any brokerage/agent that bad mouth's or publicly makes false statements about another brokerage in direct violation of National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics (low paid, inexperienced agents)  I guess some folks feel a need to tear someone down to build themselves up!

About 60 hours and $2.5k in Alabama.Keller Williams is a great place to ‘hang’ your license nationally.