I'm looking to pull cash out and leverage these properties.

its certainly happening in the bay area.. in Portland we are just about at our 07 peak so it stands to reason just with inflation that we can see new peaks  11 years later..I mean when median price point in Portlandia was 120k in the late 80s  .. it was not going to stay at 120k forever just like now with our median over 300k  and in the peak it was right there .. it can make new highs, at least I am thinking so.also much more equity coming into the market than what was happening in 05 to 07 were every one was so focused on 100% leverage you know OPM  refi to you die.. max equity.. what I see now in my new home communities are buyers aschewing max equity.. don't want to pay PMI and are putting 10 to 20% down and in my last 23 homes community we sold 3 for cash.. at 450k each.. that was UNHEARD of last go around.. so in my mind whatever is happening today has stronger foundation for a longer run.then you take all these folks buying rentals.. and I see it every day on my HUDS that I am signing all over the country.. and its cash sales and 20% down or more.. now BRRR has come back that is 100% financing .. but its limited.. were as in 05 ish that was 95% of how people were buying rentals in the mid west.. so very few had any real skin in the game.. as compared to today..  

I started exploring and educating myself about the process and different markets.

You had an opportunity to demonstrate to BP your detailed knowledge of the loan origination process and through that educate people on your profession.

Try searching on www.Narpm.org there you will likely get a better educated and more professional PM.

I have my VA entitlement maxed out on a few properties and just use HELOC's to leverage the equity. 

Is real estate education and books works on all countries ?

Smaller than that it's probably not going to be cost effective.Like Hadar said, if HUD or Freddie/Fannie are not feasible, leveraging local banks in your area can be surprisingly effective.

Educate both and assure the agent they will get their commission. 

One of my take-aways from Vijai's wonderful and educational walk-through a couple of weeks ago was to be wary of foundation issues.