., it's a multi billion dollar industry.

The CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) came way too late to the, “let’s punish the mortgage industry party.”

I used to be a little more lenient when I first started in this industry, but they will(99%) absolutely eat you up at any sign of weakness.

The real estate itself is still considered to be real estate for 1031 Exchange treatment purposes.

I am an engineering contractor in the aerospace and automotive industries who is looking for an exit strategy.

I'm glad you made it a point to call out those that been in the industry for 30+ years also.

Thank youTo do that the purpose of the assessment needs to be disclosed, why you need one determines the area of expertise one may have for that purpose.Also, what type of commercial, someone who does apartments may not do industrial or agricultural.And, in lending matters an appraisal obtained or ordered by you is worthless to a lender. :)

My partner also works in the remodeling industry, so we have good contacts if anything does come up.

I'm sure there will always be a level of profit to be made in the industry but it just seems like this is the era of a monumental shift in wealth.

@Jonny Cerri to expand on what @Bill Gulley said, there are plenty of real estate industry jobs out there that do not involve a commission only existence.