Check out the following site: https://www.nachi.org/allicensing.htmI'm not an inspector by any means, but seems like from the application - http://bc.alabama.gov/HI%20Menu.htm - you could get your builders certificate (category C) in lieu of taking the examination that would provide an additional source for cash savings if you could be your own contractor. 

It calms their nerves to pull the trigger. 

I am  actually in the process of studying for my licensing exam in the state of Texas currently.Thanks you all for your input & it is great to be a part of this community.

I just finished the pre-licensing course for my brokerage exam and I plan to leverage the MLS quite a bit after I complete the state exam in a few weeks.

If so, can you offer any insight as to the dynamics we should be examining or including in our process?

And it has set me free from nerves..

Seems every year the IRS has some quick about what they will pick on with small businessesbut this has always been one of the issues that will be examined, not saying that some don't slide through.Best advice is to keep great records.

If I have a choice between a slice of pie or no pie, I definitely would rather have a slice.I do agree with Finance Examiner though.

John,My first reaction would be to examine the "needed" renovations list carefully.

This is very exciting, but nerve-wrecking at the same time.