where to get hands on training in washington dc ?

[lauchie5]

I am getting my certification with ICC now for property maintenace , after that I would like to be able to work with a company or firm that would actually give me hands on training.any reccomendations of what route to take ?

[hausdok]

Hi,

Welcome to TIJ. You've told us about your certification but you really haven't told us what kind of job you're hoping to get training in - prop maint, inspections, appraisals, energy auditor......?

[lauchie5]

Hi,and thanks for responding.Property maintenance is what I am getting my certification in. After that I was thinking I should look to work for a local home inspection company or realestate company , i am not really sure but I know I need the hands on training and the stable base that comes with working with a company. I am 23 , so I eventually latter in my life want to have my own company but I need to know what is the best steps to take to get moving in this career.

[resqman]

Property Maintenance as in the fella who works at the apartment complex and fixes everything or as in a general Handyman who works from the back of his truck?

Most home inspectors are 1 man businesses. Home inspectors generally don't do any maintenance, they simply report all the problems.

Real estate sellers have a list of general handyman they refer but to not maintain a company of handymen.

Can you be more explict in what you want to become?