Some "captive" agents like Farmers, Nationwide, maybe others also have some market access other than their namesake, but unless things are different there State Farm has State Farm only so when they're done, they're done. 

Hi BP Community, Although I have been listening to BP podcast for quite awhile now, I am new to joining this online community!

My recommendation would be to get approved as a Landlord, contact the director's office and request that an inspection be completed before a tenant is selected (sometimes they will do this as long as you select a tenant within 14 days - which you want anyways), and have an online application and screening resource in place.  

Since i had capital and had access to my commercial banks for the best rates possible on vertical and horizontal loans..

Plus your renters will appreciate it because of your accessibility instead of being some faceless, detached, uncaring landlord. 

Hi @Tyler Bolton I hope I can help clarify given I see a lot of muddled points of view on these matters online.  

Im British and have been in Dubai for 13 years also selling real estate at Keller Wiliams so very happy to help with any questions you may have.Hi Raju so sorry just seen this message now. you can find me online and directly DM me in that way.

Is it accessible on this forum? 

If you have access to some money you can increase your equity in one jump.

It normally doesn't cost you any money to open and to be able to access that large amount of equity to buy or stabalize your current portfolio allows you so much more opportunity costs.For instance, I took a $200K LOC out on my primary residence when I first started in real estate.