1099 Housing Vacancy Walker

FAR Inspections; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

FAR Inspections is seeking reliable independent contractors to perform residential occupancy verifications in Mecklenburg County, NC, including Charlotte. You will control your routing, schedule, and territory, earning per-inspection pay with typical hourly equivalence of $25–$35 when averaged over time.

This 1099 position requires owning your own equipment and passing a standard background check. A strong emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and autonomy guides daily work in a metropolitan

Qualifications

• Must own vehicle and smartphone for reporting
• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines without supervision
• Ability to pass standard background check

Responsibilities

• Perform residential occupancy verifications (exterior visits) in Mecklenburg County
• Manage your own routing, schedule, and territory
• Provide timely, accurate property status reports based on inspections

Job description

Ad Ref: FAR-01724

Earning Potential: While pay is per-inspection, efficient contractors typically earn the equivalent of $25–$35 per hour.

FAR Inspections is actively seeking a reliable independent contractor to perform residential mortgage inspections in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and surrounding communities. If you live in or near Charlotte or anywhere in Mecklenburg County, this is a great opportunity to earn supplemental or full-time income on your own schedule.

FAR Inspections is a leading provider of property data for mortgage lenders nationwide. Based in Reno, NV, we have a 12-year track record of excellence and stability in the mortgage field services industry. We partner with highly motivated independent contractors who prioritize accuracy, reliability, and professional autonomy.

The Opportunity

Earn a predictable supplemental or full-time income on a flexible schedule that you control. As a Field Inspector covering Mecklenburg County, you will perform residential occupancy verifications. These are brief, exterior visits to confirm property status and report on general conditions.

• Autonomy: You manage your own routing, schedule, and territory.
• Efficiency: Standard inspections are designed for speed, typically requiring only 5–6 minutes on-site.
• Consistency: Enjoy stable, month-to-month volume in your assigned county.

Note: This role requires spending extended periods of time driving and making numerous stops throughout the day in your assigned territory. This territory covers a dense metro area where familiarity with city driving, parking, and navigating multi-unit properties is helpful.

Requirements

As an independent contractor, you are responsible for providing your own equipment, including:

• Reliable, fuel-efficient vehicle.
• Smartphone (Android or iPhone) capable of running mobile reporting apps.
• Computer with an internet connection and a printer.
• Strong time-management skills to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
• Ability to pass a standard background check.

Earnings & Volume

• Flat-Rate Pay: This is a 1099 position where you are paid a set fee for every inspection completed.
• Earning Potential: While pay is per-inspection, efficient contractors typically earn the equivalent of $25–$35 per hour.
• Volume: Rates and inspection volume vary by county. Lower volume counties typically feature higher per-inspection rates, while higher volume counties offer more consistent daily work.
• This Territory: Mecklenburg County averages approximately 180 inspections per month.