I was an industrial engineer working at a large consulting firm with some cash from savings.

Some focus primarily on agricultural industry, real estate agents, product based industries, etc., so you could find a CPA in your area that could provide you with everything you need in your current situation.

This isnt the same as getting a new quote because of changes in the market; I'm talking about changing the pricing after a term sheet is signed and/or the rate is locked only because they were confronted with another quote.A word of warning - in any industry, best and cheapest rarely go together.

The mantra in our industry for decades was "one year and a day". 

The real estate industry drives 14–18% of the U.S.

Networking and building relationships are key in this industry.

But I did use the word "bunch" which is an industry (lol) term that allows for some variance in the actual number :). 

Do you work in an industry that will be hard to get another job or will you be able to get back into something relatively quickly? 

Atlanta's a strong commercial real estate market with diverse asset classes and continued growth, especially around industrial, multifamily, and mixed-use developments.Your background in EV charging could actually be an edge, especially as sustainability and infrastructure play a growing role in CRE.

I've enjoyed working in this industry for 10 years now and have had nothing but overwhelmingly positive experiences with real estate investors across the country.