Hi Jamie! I am also a southeastern virginia inspector. I am a retired architect who has been in this field for about 4 years. I work out of Chesapeake and I'm affiliated with the local ASHI chapter. I find it interesting that you were a firefighter because I have a son who is a Norfolk firefighter and also an EMT. Graduated at the top of his class from the Norfolk fire academy, I'm proud to say! Good luck with your inspection business. It's easy to get a little discouraged right now with the market, but I'm believing for a much better business climate toward the end of 2008 and beginning in 2009.