He referred me to his commercial broker.

This is a great starting point reference if you are considering house hacking.

Rocket is a great company to use for a cookie cutter loan but I don't think they are a good reference in your situation. 

I still keep a script open whenever I call, always great to reference. 

If you are referring to a 401(k) from previous employment then you can move that to a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k), depending on your situation.With such a plan, it is not "you buying more real estate".  

Not sure what lenders you are referring to, but if you ask for recommendations.

There are a lot of good "rules thumb" to reference when doing your analysis and deciding whether to make an offer.

Hi Patricia, DM me and I will refer you to our local CPA who handles out real estate business.

Pinterest, Houzz, & HGTV are a few points of reference to see what's going on with housing design in terms of trendy items as a whole, but I'd look at my target area for flips on the market and those that have recently sold. 

The plan would be to refer the sale to a local agent in Ecuador, while she coordinates all efforts with the family here in the US.What is the best way to source agent in Ecuador without having any previous relationships there?