I used a local (Dallas, TX) franchise/affiliate of Entrust called IRA Plus Southwest to act as my account administrator.

You need to see if this person is the actual promised funder or a point taker affiliate who the real scammer is the so called lender that never funded anything.This is probably not the first time they have scammed someone.

I am not affiliated nor do I make any personal or financial gain from the provided link.

3) If I get broker affiliated with a NY broker, would I have access to MLS listings in western PA?

@Justin EscajedaIf you need a Real Estate Attorney in Pittsburgh, here is a link to his site:Attorney who is a Real Estate Investor, etc.I am not Affiliated with, and do NOT receive any compensation for this recommendation.Raymond

I'm not affiliated with any seminar, guru etc and if I were you, figure out what niche you want to learn about then Google it and search for it in this forum.

I have no clue on a state by state basis what they have or do not.I do know in GA ethics has to do with a code and pledge If you want to be a REALTOR (third party affiliation) and the commission here and the investigators care nothing about them.Some MLS's require you to be a REALTOR and belong to NAR.

@Matt Pitschman,Here is a link to an Attorney In Pittsburgh.He is a Real Estate Investor.I'm not Affiliated with, and do not receive any Compensation for this recommendation.Raymond

Sort of a master/grasshoppa relationship that I find insulting.A classic hallmark is that they shill for each other on-line in a never-ending barrage of affiliate marketing e-mails, that I am constantly trying to unsubscribe from.

How about being a affiliate for a institutional investor?