Where are quality sites for learning more about commercial appraising?
I am a student and am looking to learn as much as I can about the field, so that I can provide more to potential employers and to perform better in interviews.  Where should I start? 
[{"id": "eall63x", "text": "For formal (aka paid for) education: [https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/](https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/) ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ealmhdj", "text": "There isn't a lot of free stuff out there, but I second the other comment about the Appraisal Institute, Their resources and education will be very beneficial. \n\nI suggest this book as it comes in handy very often if you plan on being an appraiser  [https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/the-appraisal-of-real-estate-14th-edition/](https://www.appraisalinstitute.org/the-appraisal-of-real-estate-14th-edition/) ", "replies": [{"id": "eam6hu5", "text": "Excellent book and agreed on the institute", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ealsogg", "text": "Honestly you can learn a ton by just reading and checking/recreating the math in an appraisal", "replies": [{"id": "ealx0di", "text": "This is true.  Appraisal reports are pretty straightforward for most properties.  The basics are the same as residential, you got your subject, you got your market, you got your comps, you got your value.  Most have a lot of basic definitions, assumptions, and a walkthrough of the methodology.  If you want to pull out basic information, read the market analysis in detail, and then read the income approach and sales comparison approach.  If you understand those, you'll have a very solid foundation of knowledge you can refer to.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ealv299", "text": "LMK if you have questions. I\u2019m a fairly new CRE appraiser and love to help. ", "replies": [{"id": "ee5k5hl", "text": "What state are you appraising in?", "replies": [{"id": "ee6u29r", "text": "New England. Mostly MA and RI. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ealypcb", "text": "Feel free to PM me, been doing it for over 10 years.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]