You won't need a walking measuring wheel if you do not perform insurance inspections. You can purchase such a measuring wheel on any day of the week at Home Depot or Lowes.
You don't need a FAX machine or a dedicated FAX telephone line.
Most field service photo requirements are for 640 x 480 pixel photos. A one-mega-pixel camera will work fine.
You don't need business cards or a website. You don't need a business name ... you can use your name. About 99% of field service firms do NOT require you to have a cell phone.
Some of the cheap "How To Get Started" e-books sold on the Internet provide incorrect information that will result in you spending money on equipment or services that you do not really need.
Call SOFI at 352-449-1041 (east coast) if you want to know how to get started without spending a lot of money. Spend your money wisely.
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