The inspector path & training

From application to your first paid order.

No one steps onto a property until they're certified. Below: the path to joining, and the training every inspector completes first.

Apply

Tell us your experience and your area, drop in your resume, and hit send. We move fast.

Log in

Set up your inspector account and head into the training center.

Train & certify

Work through every training video. Nothing opens up until you've earned it.

Get dispatched

Orders land in your area automatically. Now you're earning.

Start your application → See the training
On the job

Inspection — List of Duties

The five inspection types you'll run, plus the field standards every Property Pros inspector follows.

1 Drive-by / Occupancy Inspections

Verify if a property is occupied, vacant, or unknown.

Photos: Front view, address marker, street view.
Notes: Describe occupancy indicators (cars, blinds, trash, etc.).

2 Exterior Inspections

Evaluate the condition of the home's exterior.

Photos: Front, rear, sides, roof (if visible), damages.
Notes: List repairs needed, visible issues, general condition.

3 Interior Inspections

Full walk-through of the home's interior condition.

Photos: Every room, ceilings/walls/floors, systems, damages.
Notes: Describe major issues and state of property.

4 Insurance Loss / Repair Verifications

Confirm repairs match insurance work orders.

Photos: Before & after shots of repairs, wide + close-up.
Notes: Confirm completion and quality of repairs.

5 Pre-Conveyance Inspections

Final condition check before a property is turned over to HUD or investor.

Photos: Cleaned rooms, secured doors/windows, empty property.
Notes: Utilities status, trash-out complete, lockbox present, etc.
Quality

Photo & Report Perfection

✅ Golden Photo Rules

  • NEVER take photos through car windows
  • Your car should NEVER be in the photo
  • Turn on GPS and time stamps on your phone
  • Always include a clear photo of the address
  • Check each photo for clarity before submitting

📝 Reporting Tips

  • Use full sentences, not shorthand
  • Be factual, not emotional
  • Describe what you see, not what you assume

🚩 Common Photo Mistakes That Get You Flagged

  • Blurry or dark photos
  • Incomplete angles (missing sides or rooms)
  • No address photo
  • Falsified, recycled, or guessed photos
  • Late or incorrect GPS stamps
⚠ REMEMBER: One bad report can cost you routes — and the company a client.
In the field

Field Safety & Communication

🛡️ Personal Safety First

  • Scan the property before exiting your vehicle
  • Do NOT enter locked gates, posted yards, or hazardous properties
  • If you feel unsafe: mark it as "Field Hazard" and leave

🗣️ Handling People

If approached, stay calm and say:

"I'm here to verify the property status. I'll be done in a moment."
  • Do NOT explain your job to tenants
  • Do NOT argue — leave if confronted

📻 Communicating With Dispatch

  • Use clear job IDs and full addresses
  • Be direct, professional, and responsive
  • Report problems or delays ASAP — don't go silent

👔 Your Appearance Matters

  • Wear neutral or branded clothing
  • No shorts, tank tops, or slogan T-shirts
  • Wear your Property Pros ID badge at all times
Gear up

Three Things You Must Purchase

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Voltage Stick Meter
🔑
Complete Set of HUD Keys
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Selfie Stick
Get your equipment →

All three required tools — available in the Property Pros equipment store.

The Training Center

Certified before you're cleared.

Every inspector finishes their training videos before they get a single job. We track it for you, so you always know where you stand.

How it works

Five modules. Zero shortcuts.

Ladder and site safety, photo standards and GPS tagging, occupancy, the Safeguard submission process, and field conduct. You can't skip ahead in a video, and you're cleared for work the moment all five are done.

Open the Training Center → Apply to start
A professional inspector knocking on a door with a clipboard
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Ladder & Site Safety

Approach every property safely.

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Photo Standards

GPS-tagged shots that pass QC the first time.

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Occupancy

Read indicators and determine status correctly.

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Submission

Build a clean package — no rejections.

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Field Conduct

Represent Property Pros on every doorstep.