Need info on appraisal/interior design consultation/flipping PLEASE

[UCLA87]

Howdy, I’m graduating college soon and want to get into the real estate business to make some extra $$$, I was thinking about either real estate appraisal or house flipping and interior design/remodeling consultation. How would you guys recommend me getting my foot into the door? Any particular schools know for good real estate appraisal in West LA? I want to stay in the Westwood/Hollywood/Beverly Hills area. Also for consultation, do I need any formal education if I have experience in remodeling and interior design?

[VancouverWa]

Hi UCLA,

For real estate, starting out find out who has the market share in your area and go have a sit down with the principal broker(s). Real estate is a learn by default, it cant be taught in a book.
Appraising is a different dog. You have to find an appraiser who is willing to "let you in" the business and be his slave for a couple of years.

Best of Luck