Any part-time home inspectors out there?
am 28.07.2005 01:32:11 von bryanskaI am considering a part-time job as a home inspector. I have 3 years of
apartment maintenance experience, and would get AHIT certification.
I'd love to hear opinions of home inspectors that are (or were)
part-time.
Did you apprentice? For how many inspections? How did you find someone
to apprentice with?
How difficult is it to secure 2 inspections/week? This would be an
acceptable part-time amount for me.
Any certification organizations to recommend? Steer clear of?
Can I get away with working evenings and weekends only? Does this job
encroach on a 7-4 day job?
I think it would be a good fit for me for 3 reasons.
1) Previous apartment experience and an interest in home mechanics.
2) The hourly commitment would match my current part-time job, so the
lifestyle change wouldn't be severe.
3) In Minnesota, a home inspection is required for every purchase. 4) I
have a public relations degree and self-marketing skills.
I am afraid of being unable to find enough work (although my day job
means relative security). I am also afraid it will take over my life
and encroach on my day job.