Good Luck in your new venture. I hope it works for you. You might be better off seekig ride alongs in Austin or Corpus Christi as they are not your direct competitors.
Give it a crack.
If you ask, the worst they can do is say no.
If you don't ask, they can never say yes!
Also read this and the associated links. It'll all help you out a lot.
Home Inspection Startup.
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