How to Become a Home Inspector - Getting Started

[@marciakimble4847]

I'm from Detroit, and here it seems the home inspections as well as building inspections fall a lot through the cracks. But I am very interested because of the assistance that FEMA need sometimes. And It's just an important skill if you're a home owner.

[@sonophotossonophotos2538]

I'm in Florida .do you have any classes online to take ?

[@BillBogarski]

I will be starting the course in NYS which is 100 hours online and 40 hours in the field. Two questions, how do I get to the 800 question pre test so I can start my training now and are the manuals that are included just downloaded or are they physical which I would prefer.

[@chuckstew2310]

Im in Maryland, I received the physical books but I’ve heard they no longer issue physical books

[@VivekPanchal-h3x]

i'm from ontario, canada and i want to start the home inspection course, what should i do? i need some guidelines and some questions to ask.

[@thadiuspennington6574]

Are there any Live Classes in Modesto or Sacramento areas ?

[@fredpenner5667]

The first two years of being a home inspector on your own are incredibly tough. You better have a lot of money socked away or some other source of income coming in. 80% of home inspectors don't make it to to see year three.

[@Walkerrangerstexaas]

Same for Contracting

[@blamed27]

Can you elaborate? What makes it tough?

[@fionagreen8737]

Is Minnesota a state the you need a license for?

[@hacheperez]

How hard is to get hired as a Home Inspector? It's a high demand job ? I live in East TX

[@alonzoharmon4166]

Is it good for a Real Estate investor to want to get certified as a Home Inspector as well?

[@e.m.t.5180]

ask Bigger Pockets

[@alonzoharmon4166]

@@e.m.t.5180 funny you said that because I actually did that next

[@AfricaSheaSkin]

@@alonzoharmon4166 Would you like to invest elsewhere in west Africa

[@DetroitHomeInspector]

Yes, I am a home inspector and an investor. Matt Fletcher Detroit Michigan

[@Surfster5]

Hello, firefighter from California. I can build repor with anyone. However could you help guide me. Online is my only opinion till I could attend a hands on class.. I'd like to start my own busines also

[@LostlnTheWoods]

If you expect to start your own business and build repore, be sure to hone your spelling ability. Also, no one is going to cradle you along the way to greatness. Set standards for yourself and work on those before you get in over your head with a business and workers dependant on you. Work for a business owner, model after those standards, then branch off on your own.

[@t_roundbelly]

May I ask why there aren't many female home inspectors in the business? I am a realtor and I am thinking about adding another skill under my tool belt.

[@voa23]

Some have a weak stomach and by default consider it to be a man's job.

[@kathylev89]

ok have u ?cuz im ready to start

[@admiralmurat2777]

If you want men to be prospectful, you must let them excel in some industries. Otherwise, I'll prepare to be replaced in another field.

[@ShadowOfMachines]

I'd guess it's just because the job seems boring. You go in, have a very thorough look around, take some photos, measurements, and then fill out a pile of paper work. I think it would be interesting to do, get to climb all around different buildings all over the area, but it's not an exciting job nor a very social job. It's one of the many background jobs that just need doing.

[@LikeARollingStone88]

Can you please get Dept of Veterans Affairs to assist in this financial process? We risk our lives for "years" for our country, then when we ask to utilize our "earned benefits toward education" they always say; No, certifications that are not 2-6 yr. basic learning qualifications with college degree standards. It's ridicules! most get out of military and need a paycheck to feed the family, not a condescending professor who screws you over with a C because of one late assignment. A degree that takes forever and does not guarantee a job afterwards. Anyhow - this is a problem for welders, pilots, inspectors, appraisers, contractors.... exec.

[@adaml5851]

No one owes you anything. You were paid for services rendered.

[@voa23]

@@adaml5851 What services? Are you a veteran? Most likely not and by the way read carefully you are missing the point.

[@G_white0811]

I got a 40% discount on the course, I guess I get to keep my GI Bill, I wish they used Vocational rehab

[@Jimi-pb7su]

That last comment is clearly from an illiterate person. ​@@voa23