As I have been building my foundational knowledge for investing, I am at the stage where I am also wanting to keep up with the market data that, so I may better understand the specifics of the market of my choice.

As for the single family house I have no choice but to sell it since I am stupid enough to fell for a pig butchering scam.

Two things, the first is a protect you down the line from them saying the home was not habitable and secondly, every time they ask, I would just keep referring back to my prior email and use that as a response

A South Korean company that supplies Tesla is inching closer to a transformative project - codenamed "Project Motion Forward" south of Austin that could make the company Buda's largest private-sector employer.Futronic's potential project is part of the continued "Tesla effect," referring to how electric vehicle suppliers have flocked to the region in response to Tesla's mammoth presence in eastern Travis County where the Elon Musk-led company has a huge factory and headquarters.

Investors can move quickly on development and take advantage of the city's ongoing growth.Long-Term GrowthFlorence’s expanding economy and housing demand ensure long-term appreciation, making it a stable choice for both immediate gains and future value.If you're looking to invest in land or new construction, Florence, Alabama, presents a unique opportunity with affordable entry points and strong growth prospects.

Going with a S&P 500 fund can be a safe easy choice.

@Michael CliffordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

There's pluses and minuses to each choice....For Financing, the HML here in the states always drop and restart their Foreign National Programs. 

Referals are always great, you could provide current tenants a discount for anyone they get to sign.

As a GC I can advise try to retain control of your finishing material orders (anything where you need to make a choice ((tile, flooring, lites, faucets, tubs)) vs. construction materials (2x4s, mortar, shingles)) because we get those discounts on the finishing items and we keep them!