jtpr wrote in news:2da09d33-9b1d-4d10-8bd0-85c00d0d2be9
@hd10g2000vbb.googlegroups.com:

I am approaching 60 (and in great shape) and beginning to look at some
alternative ways to earn some income. Having owned quite a few homes
and built one, the thought of becoming a home inspector (NH, ME) has
crossed my mind. It seems like something I would enjoy as I like
looking at the underpinnings of a property and enjoy people in
general. I have a pretty good network of builders and realtors in my
area as well.

Anyway, like anything else, I'm sure there are some significant
downsides to it as well. If anybody does this for a living and can
offer some advice other then IHMHUMA. That would be great.

Thanks,
Jim

Some states require nothing. Others have licensing requirements.
Regardless, remember you can be sued for big bucks for not finding
something. You need insurance. Start Googling. Here's a couple of links.

http://www.ashi.org/customers/state.asp
http://www.nachi.org/
http://www.homeinspector.org/statere...s/default.aspx

ASHI & Nachi are a couple of leaders.