hw could i bcome home inspector?
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assuming you mean a building inspector, Most cities require that you are or were a general contractor.
604223
Most likely, but check with your building inspector.  You may want to do that anonymously, if you get my drift.
186553
check with your local real estate agencies; they would be able to point you in the right direction.
259846
call the dept of labor in your area .. they'll set you straight.... on long island you would get a "home improvment license" it would also require liability insurance and a token test and fee.
152075
Better have a contractor look at your situation.  How high is the water table where you live?  Etc.
706915
Contact the particular service provider. They will send a team for inspection of your land and finalise.
811362
Go to City Hall, ask for HUD assistance, good luck. Have you considered housesitting? You get paid to watch someone else's house.  Have you thought about live-in caretaker? You have options.
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Be there WITH the home inspector. If he's good, you'll learn a lot about what to watch for, what could be improved, and how to maintain/avoid problems. The inspector's list of 'scare' items may be huge;to pare those down to actual items that would represent health & safety issues or you may lose the house if you're expecting an existing home to get whipped into 'brand new' shape for you by nitpicking every detail. [Example: Inspector warned us of hairline sink cracks--'could leak any time!' I didn't think I could justify making a seller 'repair' something that wasn't leaking, I lived there 8 yrs, it never leaked.] YOU might want to hit the FNMA website for 1st time homebuyer booklets, which may be of help. You've struck a big broad question--every deal will be different. Big hint: DON'T take assertions and promises verbally...needs to be in writing on purchase contract or addendum.The loan officer may or may NOT know anything--I've been in business 20+ yrs & you can't tell one from the other on your end. Attorneys may charge a flat fee for reviewing paperwork--the peace of mind may be well worth the expense. You don't need to put 20% down--I'd advise against it if it drains your cash reserves, or you'll be house-poor, broke, and scrambling for higher interest rate financing to survive.
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Check with some local contractors or place your add with the local newspaper.  Good Luck!
211497
Are you licensed for home destruction?
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They'll teach you how at HOME DEPOT and LOWES.\n\nThey even offer classes on different types of home improvement.
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Go to CalGOLD Database of California. Select the business type (they don't have a listing for handyman but they have electrical contractor, masonry contractor, etc), select your city/county and the database will show you the permits and requirements you need to do to start your business:\n\nhttp://www.calgold.ca.gov/Default.asp?VW=OUT&TOP=N&KYWD=
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Contact your local HBA (Home Builder's Association) office.
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Try a local home improvement store, like Home Depot or Lowes.
257075
That would be found under building and health codes for your city or county. Call the building inspectors office, and the local board of health to find out/complain.
91045
Your local county Building & Safety Department. Your count Housing Dept. has some info also. Check the internet. Your local zoning commission as well.
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http://www.familywatchdog.us/\n\nTry this one...if you click on the "houses" in your area you should get the info you need!