I currently use the tools of quantitative risk management to help manage large consumer loan portfolios at a financial institution.

Use BP calculator or PM me, I can send you a custom Excel tool I created with all metrics in it. 

There are a LOT of tools in the office, as well as a nice TV for the security cameras and the computer.

I think California is a political basket case with crazy liberals all over.  

Care to share your REI reading list and other educational tools outside of Rich Dad Poor Dad?

I would be thrilled to give you whatever advice/direction I could for anything regarding your website or tools development for the small price of your time and a cup of coffee.

I believe that Kaplan University has an appraiser training course, that may be a good place to start.Are you just wanting to have access to the tools for your own evaluation or are you looking to do appraisals professionally?

IMO, deal with the economics, not the labeling or politics. 

My goal is to increase my awareness with the analysis tools and methods in BP Pro so that I have a level of savvy and confidence to spot a good deal on a napkin.  

Time to go setup some alerts what a great tool to have within the community.