Most people are not that dedicated and it shows.The passion I have left for this business is because it is a mechanism to fulfill "the great American dream" of upward mobility they used to teach in high school Civics.

Goodman/Amana, Lennox/Armstrong/Concord, Trane/American Standard, Carrier/Payne/Bryant/Tempstar.Most internal HVAC equipment is made by fewer manufacturers...Emerson, Honeywell and Johnson Controls.IMO, the biggest difference is the installer and the reason why some brands get higher ratings by consumers is they are selective about who they allow to install their brands.Check out this link.  

Im an Australian with an American LLC which has an EIN, but no ITIN/SSN (yet?).

I have been a landlord for a while, but after seeing the advantages of being licensed I have passed the Michigan exam and am hired by American Associates in my hometown of Fenton.  

American Land Title.

What about if the Australian has an American LLC? 

Habitat for Humanity,Veterans of foreign wars,American Legion,The Lions Club,The USO,and The Salvation Army are all legitimate and trustworthy.

Looks all american white on pictures but sound like a middle eastern on the phone.

Join local chapters of Mortgage Bankers Association, American Association of Private Lenders, or the American Association of Mortgage Brokers5.

I contacted North American Savings Bank, and I'm hoping to find other lenders to compare the rates.