You'll want to stay with banks with a national charter, so you'll be dealing with mortgage bankers who will equally have a national NMLS allowing them to lend in every state the bank does.You're right, if you stick with one lender who can secure your information and create applications for you for every property and every state, your purchasing and refinancing will be much more efficient.

Companies relying on the crowdfunding exemption would be required to file an annual report with the Commission and provide it to investors.Crowdfunding Platform/Intermediary Rules Funding Platforms must register with the Commission on new Form Funding Platform, and become a member of a national securities association (currently, FINRA).

I suggest you locate your local REIA Group per National REIA.

I enjoyed the classes there and was well prepared to pass both the state and national exams on my first try. http://chicagorealestateinstitute.com/**I am NOT affiliated with this school in any way, just sharing my experience**

The person that represented the fund was a Dutch national that lived in the US.  

I currently only service local bank REO as I have found no use for the national vendors that larger banks utilize.

Is this a quote from a national insurance company or local shop?

As expected out of the greatest location in the nation.

MA is one of the most tenant friendly states in the nation. 

Furthermore low-balling on MLS listing will most likely not be fruitful, based on current market conditions.  3 years ago this strategy may have worked, but based on that national attention Grand Rapids is getting, prices have jumped.