Hi everyone, 31f single mom looking to enter into the residental appraisal industry. I am currently located in the maritimes so I would not be interested in bringing commerical into my competency until I move out west, but it is an ambitious thought I am entertaining.
I have an educational background in animal medicine with a 2 year dipolma and some community college science/math courses. I also have experience with property managment, just my own landlord experience with rental properties and buy/selling etc. I have always been interested in going back to school to pursue business or maybe even a masters degree.
I had an appriaser come to my home for our buyers and she introduced me to the world and connected me with her boss. Immediately I dove into the field since it resonated with me instantly, I was orginally looking at breaking into mortgage underwriting but appraising was suddenly an open door.
I have already finished the AIC 101 and 102 courses. So when I was finally able to speak with my new mentor, she shared her 30 years of experience in the industry and suggested CNAREA may be a faster and more appropriate fit as I have a young child etc, although she is only able to have candidates with AIC she has someone she will pass my number along to so I can still have a co signer if I take the CNAREA route.
The problem is finances, CNAREA is all up front and faster for "boots on the ground" but AIC seems to yield more status to banks and I can access a student loan but it will take longer. I have the funds to do CNAREA but it would be more of a risk and if AIC is better long term for anything I transition in say 5,10,15 years from now i'd rather go invest in the bbre at ubc.
Anyone have any advice? thanks