If the escrow is held by an affiliate, the broker can start the dispute procedure to get your money returned.

I'm affiliated with and used United Financial Counselors out of Hollywood, FL. and Bridgeport, CT. 

I get it: Why take on a PB if they won't generate the volume of sales activity to make it worth their while.That said, I'm wondering if there are BICs in the Bigger Pockets community that would be willing to allow such an affiliation for the express purposes of subscribing to TMLS and previewing listed properties. 

An experienced mortgage broker has strong affiliations with viable lending sources.

Also be aware that Ohio law requires that property managers must be licensed, and must be affiliated with a real estate broker.

Mine is affiliated with the NAA (National Apartment Association).

We send out our wholesale affiliates deals daily with financing attached. 4.)

Your best bet is finding a company with excellent customer service that can walk you through the process, has no long term monthly commitments, flexible pricing and even affiliate referral income opportunities.

No affiliate  links here or anything! 

Here is an example: http://www.landlordthermostats.com/I have no experience with those and definitely no affiliation with that company