there is nothing the other can or can not do.A Direct writing agent, who represents a single company, and per their contract cannot sell other insurance carrier products, may be giving a bias very point.Just find an independent Broker/Agent and you can get access to multiple insurance options.

Block their number and send them a notice stating that their behavior has forced you to keep all communication in writing.

I cannot access info with only an address.

I am not a licensed agent but I went through the classes but ultimately decided not to take the test because I just wanted MLS access. 

A lot will depend on what type of real estate you want to become involved with; rentals, flips, wholesaling, brrr, singles, multi-family, commercial, etc.Here are a few suggestions:  (especially for singles and small multi-family)  concentrate on the best school district, get the worst house on a great block, stop your car and get our and actually speak to people working on their yard or just sitting on their porch, eat at a local mom/pop coffee shop--sit at the counter and speak to the waitress and customers.  

Can the courts block a transition even if the deed does not?

Im in Houston and dont have access to properties that have sold similar to mind.

Checking local code requirements is essential.A comparison of a residential (1-4 unit) property to an apartment block is mis-leading.  

They usually have access to off market deals too.  

Hello BiggerPockets, I have about 50k equity one of my houses and want to access it.