Hello from Pittsburgh

[Brad McAuley]

Hey everyone. My name is Brad. I've been lurking at Bigger Pockets on and off for a few months. Thinking about getting into REI and kind of investigating my options. I work a full time job as an aircraft mechanic. Fortunately I work a three day week so it leaves me more days off than on. For the last two years I have been involved in real estate appraisal. Took some classes and have 1,000 hours give or take towards becoming a Certified Appraiser. Things have been pretty bad in that industry for almost a year and I am considering throwing in the towel. Anyway I have acquired and read one book recommended on this site and have ordered two more REI books which I will read shortly. Trying to decide which way to go if I am going tio give it a try. I have quite a bit of construction/repair experience as I was involved professionally in construction for many years. Was thinking of flipping a few properties and then MAYBE holding a few. I was involved several years ago in REI and had one single family and one duplex. I will admitt I didn't know what I was doing and it was a miserable experience. Any professional Appraisers here that I could chew the fat with? Well thats it for now. As I said I tend to cruise the posts more than I post myself so I'll be watching.