There is also the National Association Of Real Estate Officials where affiliate members of non-government members can see what motivates and drives governmental management of real estate, housing and development.

Doing this will to save time, getting to the meat instead of burning up time being sold on why they should be your attorney.I hate to be on the clock hearing why I should select any professional.Most attorneys are not specializing in SEC Regs or Finance, a good question might be to ask if they are affiliated with others having such expertise.

I have no affiliation, but use SW in Raleigh and Fayetteville. 

So it's really their call.From the input form your wife would be filling out when she puts the bid in:_________________________________________________________________Are any Purchasers an Employee, Immediate Family Member, Management Official, and/or Affiliated Entity to HUD Asset Managers (AMs), HUD Field Service Managers (FSMs), Appraisers for any HUD AM, HUD Local Listing Broker, Buyers Selected Closing Agent, HUD (except for employees who have no involvement in management and oversight of HUD-owned properties)?

I am a member there, but I don't have an form of paid affiliate relationship with the group.  

I don't have any affiliation with them.

Rocco Esposito of Esposito Insurance,  in Nutley is closer to you than I am in South Jersey, Rocco is a business affiliate of SJREIA like me and chairs at least one of the subgroups up your way (unlike me)Disclaimer: Rocco is not related to me and I receive no commission or referral fee.

no affiliation with them, but I know "LeeCorp Homes" has been around for a few decades down there and would be a great place to ask your informational questions too.  

You're going to XYZ investment bank an affiliate or subsidiary of the xyz commercial bank, all fine.Some caveats; borrowing "against the box" you'll have call features in the event your portfolio value drops.

I did a google search looking for affiliate journals and for my answer to your question, I'd try the St.