A Pennsylvania native, I grew up with an undeniable interest in the real estate industry.  My father is a carpenter and at one point owned his own business building custom homes, including our home that I grew up in.   I remember going with him to the job sites and would take a tour of each home as if I were showing clients.   I would go around to each room and would dream of all the possibilities. I never realized it then, but now I see that my ...