That's a bad trade to be in, no home sales and not qualified to do much else. Personally I'm a contractor and find that home inspectors don't know construction or know what they are looking at. Try looking to a future in something that is expanding.
In some states it requires a license. Network with Realtors to obtain business. Provide added value by becoming accredited in teaching continuuing ed classes on your knowledge base.
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