I also agree with Jeff, but on the flip side if you contact a HI several hours away where is the cost only to the trainee gas money, is not interNACHI a HI family of the same intrest are we not here to help each other, just kinda a funny thing, I don’t or contribute a lot here but I think we should help if there is no conflict of interest
Just keep asking. Someone eventually will give you some ride along time. Don’t give up and good luck buddy.
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(NOT targeted at Bryan)…
Most newbies that post (or Troll here for free answers) are unwilling to make a commitment like that! I have been doing this for 24+ years, and EVERY month I invest 3.5 hours of travel (RT) for a 2.5 hour Chapter meeting! Over the years I have driven to multiple inspection seminars (some only half day events or less) that were 4 to 8 hours (one way). You try to suggest something like that to a newbie nowadays and see what responses you get. Today’s Society (ME Generation) feels everything is OWED to them. BS!! You get out of it only what you give/put into it. I spent MY time and money to learn what I know. Don’t expect me to just ‘hand it over’ because you want it. Earn it… and that begins with RESPECT for MY time and effort for learning it to begin with, and then for that you want for my time and effort to train YOU!
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Hey man. I’m in the Denver area and I’ll help you out. Give me a call sometime and we’ll talk.
303-827-4551
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Maybe “More to your point”.
“What’s in it for them?” For me, I get to teach someone something that someone was kind enough to teach me.
Heck, I’ve already made enough $ to last the rest of my life…as long as I die within a year. LOL!
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It’s unfortunate that this has turned into such a division between home inspectors. I’ve been a chef and in the restaurant industry for about 20 years. Unfortunately I can’t work the 15 hour days anymore and I’d like to spend more time with my family. One of the most fulfilling parts of my career is sharing the experience and knowledge with young chefs trying to learn. Sometimes yes they were payed employees but a lot of time they were people doing what we call stages. They were unpaid and the person doing that stage was just there learn. The advantageS of them being there for us was they were free labor and they allowed us to get our work done a lot faster.
It seemed that since InterNACHI offers this mentorship program that it isn’t a huge reach for me to come on this forum to find out if someone would like to share there knowledge with me. Jeffrey, you have no idea who I am or what my work ethic is and I’m sorry if you have been burned in the past but if you don’t want to help than keep your comments to yourself. If you want your knowledge to die with you, so be it.
I appreciate everyone who has left constructive comments and I look forward to hearing from you in the future if I have anymore questions regarding the industry.
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Well said Larry. I’ve trained dozens of apprentices and the only thing I got from it was once in a while one took on the responsibility as a foreman once they got their license. I’d never charge a young first time home inspector a penny. Karmas a bitch.
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Don’t be sorry Jeff is a tool! Not many people on this forum like the guy.
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Thanks Mike, I’ll be reaching out soon.
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@jjonas Hi JJ, It was not me who flagged you that is one badge that I do not want on my profile, and I never plan on flagging anyone, You are You and that is that.
P.S. You did not offend me I thought it was hilarious.
Hugs and Kisses yours truly SAB. 
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Forrest … I’m in KC and not close BUT a lot of the better home inspectors I know around the country sell “Ride-along” pkgs to new inspectors. For example we let newbies go with us on inspections for $650-$750 p/week (a past student of ours OR not one of our students) and they buy our lunch.
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Besides all this bullshit that everyone else has posted. You’re welcome to do a ride-along with me. That’s only way you can become a Great inspector.
I know we’re a long ways away. But I’m here to help you… honestly
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Yup. There’s that attitude I mentioned!
Good luck. There’s a reason most newbies fail within 1-3 years, and none of it is OUR fault!
Well Forrest, Are you having fun yet? If not there is more to come. 
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Forrest, find a mentor who is well established and to whom you don’t represent a threat because you’re right next door. This is a key point in getting started.
Study like crazy before you ask anyone for help. A good mentor will want to know that you’re working hard to learn and have already progressed on your own before they consider working with you. If you want a good mentor, be ready to impress him with what you’ve already done.
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I’ve met Mike. Take him up on that offer!
Forrest, something to consider: Maybe shop around for a job with an established inspection company. You may not make as much per inspection as you would working for yourself but you will work more and get more experience and have a steady paycheck. Once you get some experience, go out on your own. You might have to sign a non compete contract which you should read over very carefully if you do want to go out on your own. Most new inspectors have no idea how difficult it is to start a business and be successful. Most have no experience as a business owner, marketer, salesman etc. Learning to be a great inspector is great but more time will be spent learning to start a business and being successful at it.