Appraiser v. Property Manager

[Mike Sales]

I really love real estate, I've been studying and looking at REI books for a good 5 years, and I like the prospect of working in the business. After some reflection I've decided on two jobs that I think would be beneficial. I like appraisal the as a job the most, as I believe it allows me more freedom, to work in a self-employed capacity. I'm not really very fond of working for other people, and I like to take "fish" so to speak. I've also come to the realization that in order to get rich, you can never buy anything at retail, and have to becoming adept at recognizing undervalued assests. I think appraising offers me the best oppurtunity to do this. However, property management is the nuts and bolts of the business, the actual management of a real property can perhaps be priceless. What would an experienced investor assert is more beneficial to a REI career?