How Do You Become A Repo Man?
Repo man (or woman) repossesses cars and other vehicles when buyers have fallen behind on their payments. While the job doesn’t have all the quirky intrigue of the 1984 movie of the same name, the position requires a certain amount of ingenuity, and deviousness on the part of the repo man. After all, you’re literally stealing back the buyer’s vehicle. Here’s how to get started as a repo man. Step 1 Learn the repossession laws in your state. In Florida and California, individual repo agents need to have a state license and work for an agency licensed by the state. Most other states don’t require licenses for repo agents. Step 2 Take a legitimate course in the repossession field. Some companies offer online courses or books with general tricks of the trade. Some schools that coach private investigators also train repo agents or offer repossession techniques as part of their curriculum. Step 3 Call repo agencies in your community and see if they will hire you as a trainee. Many repossessi
A repo man can earn $100-$500 each time they repossess cars that buyers can’t make payments on. If you have a tough skin and a burning desire to work for yourself, it may be the right career for you. Here are 4 important questions you should ask yourself if you want to become a repo man: Question #1 – Am I Willing to Invest Time and Money to Learn the Business? In most states, you don’t need formal training to become a repo man. However, to learn the skills of the trade, you’ll need to invest time and money in repossession courses and hands-on training. You may also want to get a job with a repossession company in your area before you start your own repo business. It’s much easier to learn from experienced professionals than to teach yourself through trial and error! Question #2 – Am I A Natural Detective and Problem-Solver? Many buyers who know their car is going to be repossessed will do everything to evade you. That’s why, as a repo man, you’ll need to use problem-solving and invest
