I have a broker so looking for unsolicited mentor advice  hopefully there are other like minded folks that like to pay it forward. 

If this current realtor isn't getting it done for you, I have a broker/PM that fits that description that I can connect you with if you'd like.There are also very active investor groups on Facebook if you want to try the FSBO route.

While it is rare, there are situations where a Broker is not a member of an MLS. 

If you are a business, 3 backup is best. 1 Local (in your business environment, like a back up server.), 1 stored in a cloud environment (and secured) and 1 off site.

I have been a RE broker for 44 Years now.. and thousands of transactions in the tank..

I know it's not particularly close to Altoona, but where we do business in Pittsburgh we use Broker's Settlement Services.

My realtor provided me with three names of folks he has worked with which is helpful.I spoke with the first one (who is a mortgage broker so not tied to one particular bank) and he said I would need to put 25% down on a vacation/2nd home, or at least 20%.

Myself have gotten my real estate license at 18 and my Brokers at 20 and making commissions all these years ..

I’ve been a real estate broker since 2009, working with virtually every type of buyer and seller.

New Construction builds from builders like DR are typically the only ones who beat Mortgage Broker pricing on VA loans.