Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I tried doing that, but could never get my computer setup to view their website. They give you two weeks to start, and their techies couldn’t figure it out.
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Larry, I was referring to the training site…this was a couple of months ago…for some reason with all the firewalls and security I have on my system, I was not able to use thier site. Oh well. I finally gave up. No one needs to have a site that complicated, and I’m pretty computer literate.
Originally Posted By: rzimmerman This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
jstewart1 wrote:
Robert,
can you give a thumbnail sketch of the training?
thank you
To be sure we are all on the same page.
There are two differend HUD inspection options being discussed on this thread.
1. HUN certification throught HUD. THis will allow for working directly with HUD and M&Ms.
2. Sub-contracting through a HUN certified company to do HUD inspections.
I am doing #2 at this time, or should be shortly.
This involves contacting a SPI (Special Properties Inspection) company and asking to become one of their inspectors. Assuming they cover your state.
Next get trained on the on-line reporting procedures. I did a conference call training which took about 1.5 hrs and could have been done in less time.
Next take whatever training the SPI provides. This is for what and how to inspect.
Lastly is watch your email on the 1st of the month for your assignments.
Jerry, This is a VERY difficult and time consuming process. Many have folded under the pressure of attempting this process. I add this only because we are so close together  
Truthfuly, I'm not sure how they break up areas. I have indicated ability to do several counties in central FL. As far as I am aware, I have been awarded these areas.
Originally Posted By: jstewart1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Rob Z.
Thanks for your reply.
I dont want to step on anyones area, I just thought there might be something ther for me.
As you know this is a tough business to get started in. Maybe a little harder than I anticipated.
On a lighter note, I did an inspection for Seer the other day in Ockalawa. It was 67 miles round trip. 3 1/2 hours total time for $30
The little woman and I are in tall cotton now. lots of cornbread   
Originally Posted By: tcrouch This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
rzimmerman wrote:
thauswirth wrote:
I'm looking into doing these.
What do these inspections pay on average?
How long does each inspection take?
What type of reporting is required?
Not sure if same with all companies but here is what I was told
$65 per inspection. Possible to do 15 per day. Depends on area covered and locations of assigned inspections.
About 15 minutes per inspection and 5 to 10 minutes to complete the online report. All check boxs, unless problems found.
Reports are on-line with three pics to upload.
Rob
Now that's sad. At that rate, that's almost what I make in a 40 hour work week as a rough framer. Where's the justice in that 
Originally Posted By: loconnor This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thomas
Would it help you feel better if I told you I do 15-20 mortgage inspections at
$5 each on average a day. 3-4 days a week. Somethings wrong with this picture.
I do this out of desperation. No job, no inspections. Fill in where ever I can. 
I don’t feel so bad about having abused my body in the construction field over the last 13 years now.