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Handy Around the House? Turn That Talent Into a Lucrative Business!

Home inspections have become standard for a large percentage of the seven million homes bought each year. This presents a huge market for professional inspectors. As a home inspector, you can earn $500 - $800 a day examining the interior and exterior of a home and giving potential home-buyers your professional, informed opinion.

Learn everything you need to know to get started in this booming field. Industry experts reveal their tips and advice on:

• Current typical startup costs for low-end and high-end businesses
• Inspection equipment you'll need
• Whether to operate from home or an office
• How to keep records, manage your finances and stay ahead of your tax liability
• How to advertise and promote your business to find clients
• Market sectors you can't afford to overlook

If you have construction experience or are simply handy around the house, a home inspection service is the business for you.