I use an independent agent for my personal and business coverage.

You can try an independent insurance broker that has access to many different insurance companies.

If you really want to, you can call an independent mortgage broker and ask them to open their junk mail folder (you might have to say "hey I know the rate is going to be trash and fees ridiculous, I'm not going to hold it against you, I know it's on me for asking this..."), but I'm already telling you how it ends: "Wow that rate is horrible, those fees are horrible, I think I'll just save the extra 2% or 3% (not 5% 'extra' b/c of aforementioned fees)."

I assume your issue is with my use of the concept of a tenant estoppel cert, not with the concept of independently verifying all material information prior to closing. 

However, I own properties in Independence, Raytown, and soon to be Grandview.

About me: I'm an independent practicing attorney partially specializing in real estate transactions.

Hey folks, I'm looking for some local SLC expertise on starting out with real estate.A little background: I've been investing most of my money in the stock market the past few years, with a view towards financial independence in the next 10 years or so.

Look for an independent mailbox store. 

Start branding yourself early on and use outside systems soyou  can become independent. 

This includes services performed by owners, employees, and independent contractors and time spent on maintenance, repairs, collection of rent, payment of expenses, provision of services to tenants, and efforts to rent the property.