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.

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

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!

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

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.

you dont a good agent repping a buyer is going to go to bat for them not U keep in mind many sellers lie about all sorts of things.. not saying your that way but it is common the industry.

If there are opportunities for collaboration or sharing industry insights, I would be delighted to explore them further.

What will that do to real estate industry?

Hello,I am working on getting started with wholesaling and do not mind working with another serious wholesaler of interest.I connected with an agent on Biggerpockets who claimed to be investor-friendly and knew the wholesale strategies but I think I scared them away when I requested a written agreement to get started.I do not understand why people in the wholesale industry like to talk about working together instead of working with a written agreement. 

A lot of your other mid-sized cities have similar risk profiles (dominated by a single industry or a handful of companies).