I would never have thought I could own a business for under $1100 (a new camera drove the price up), the fact of the matter is most of the tools required to be a field inspector I already owned.
Lets list the equipment and tools needed and you can check off those you already have and the price those that you will need.
1.
Transportation
2.
Computer
3.
Camera
4.
Cell
Phone
5.
GPS
6.
Internet
7.
Ladder
8.
Binoculars
9.
Flash
Light
10.
Hand
tools i.e. screw driver, pliers etc.
11.
Training
and Certification ( Be careful here…there
are several companies that offer complete training and this is what can drive
your cost up. Take your time, do your
homework before you make any decision concerning who you are going to go with for certification.
a. NAARPI (www.naarpiinternational.org ) offers both online certification and classroom settings for around $300.00, this price includes the training manual, certification and photo id. Students can find other valuable resources in the NAARPI online store, students can purchase all the essentials for under $200.00. NAARPI takes it a step further and promotes your new business and makes sure all the hiring companies have your contact information.
b. AFTI (www.allfieldstraining.com ) offers a similar type course for around $1400.00 , they offer other services and classes that you can purchase, such as placement assessment for $99.00 etc. AFTI is also not a member of the North American Association of Rental Property Inspectors)
a. NAARPI (www.naarpiinternational.org ) offers both online certification and classroom settings for around $300.00, this price includes the training manual, certification and photo id. Students can find other valuable resources in the NAARPI online store, students can purchase all the essentials for under $200.00. NAARPI takes it a step further and promotes your new business and makes sure all the hiring companies have your contact information.
b. AFTI (www.allfieldstraining.com ) offers a similar type course for around $1400.00 , they offer other services and classes that you can purchase, such as placement assessment for $99.00 etc. AFTI is also not a member of the North American Association of Rental Property Inspectors)
12.
The
essential list 250+ companies that hire field inspectors and guide lines for
Freddie and Fanny, HUD, FEMA can be purchased at the NAARPI online store for a
fraction of what others are charging.
13.
You
will need to update your resume to reflect that you are a certified inspector
as well as list your other related experience.
You should also list all the services that you and your company offers. NAARPI will walk you through this an actually
make some of the contacts for you, but you will need the list to follow up with
each company.
14.
Some
companies may require you to provide E&O insurance however the vast
majority do not because they already have a blanket policy in place.
How much did it cost you?
Make sure you get the right property preservation training; attend NAARPI Internationals Property Preservation University. http://www.naarpiinternational.org
