Training First Educating yourself should be the very first thing you do. The first mistake many new inspectors make is going out unarmed without the benefit of guidelines or expertise from experienced inspectors who have established viable businesses. First impressions really do count. Those things are important but they're not the whole story. Education is the most valuable edge you can give yourself.
Agents know the difference between a new guy on the block and a professionally trained inspector.
Training is crucial to establishing your business. Many times a client will ask you a question that is beyond your expertise. How you respond is very important. This buys you time to research the question and answer intelligently. Do not be too knowledgeable.