One of the fastest ways to break into the profession, after training, is to work for a multi inspector firm. While you won't get all the money the volume should put you well ahead of the game and the added experience of doing more inspections in a shorter time period is invaluable. ************************************************************************************ Working for a inpection firm is something I never thought about. Can you make good $$$ working for someone else. I can see how it would be the shortcut to good experience. By the way Chad, there is no steak that can compare to a Wisconsin Brat with kraut. I'll set you up with a gift pack after my first profitable year! Go Packers! Seriously, I am really glad I found TIJ (strictly by accident). I've already gotten great advice from you guys and others and I've only been using it for a couple of days.