If they confirm that it's an isolated event, I'd also recommend enabling multi-factor authentication on your account moving forward.

Most friends in the industry were telling me to keep it bc of the interest rate… so I sold it.

I am very curious how AI will continue to impact industries especially real estate!

Sounds like you're in a great industry with flexibility and the determination to hit your goals!! 

They certainly display an impressive track record and have a deep bench when it comes to industry experience.

Good writing, lack of knowledge on the historical context of the industry (outside of statistics).

A better approach might be to find a REI Association in the area(s) and ask other investors for their recommendations - it's not uncommon to choose a different appraiser depending on the type of property (residential vs commercial MFH vs. office or industrial) and the objective of the appraisal.

With over 15 years in the industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a range of projects, from residential redevelopments to mixed-use acquisitions across Texas.Today, I noticed some news about the ongoing expansion of Tesla’s gigafactory (https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2024/10/28/tesla-gig...) here in Austin—an impressive 10 million square feet!

I am currently planning to try to go to some local and online networking events to make some connections.

Since then, I’ve been dedicated to learning and connecting with fellow industry enthusiasts.Currently, I’m working as an investment agent in Scottsdale, AZ focusing on connecting investors with my marketplace.