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AliceSun Norman
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jacksonville, FL
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Should I become an inspector?

AliceSun Norman
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Jacksonville, FL
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How many investors are also inspectors? It’s pretty inexpensive to become an inspector and feels like it would pay dividends and allow me to earn income on the side if and when times get slow. Plus, of course loving real estate getting into more homes seems fun and interesting. Is it worth it? Will it be a distraction? Does anybody have pros and cons? 

I am a new investor, just sold my first home that I lived in for nine years. Did some house hacking renting some rooms out and made a pretty good profit on that and the home sale, now I’m looking to turn it into several doors. I’m finding it hard to pull the trigger because market prices have jumped so much so I’m trying to think creatively about how to tiptoe in right now, And gain experience that will benefit me in the long run.

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Julio Garcia
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Modesto/Stockton/Merced, CA
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Julio Garcia
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Modesto/Stockton/Merced, CA
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I think from a networking perspective it will give you a huge advantage- meeting realtors/buyers.

I love my inspector, i've tried to bring him into the REi world but hes ok. 

If you got he drive why not? just dont mind the crawl spaces! 

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