If I may share my experiences with you and how I broke into this field. I was fortunate in that prior to getting into the investigative field, I was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines. Eastern A. went out of business and I was left without a job. Through my wife, I was introduced to a former Flight Attendant of TWA who happened to own and operate a PI business. The owner gave me a chance and the rest is history. From 1992 to present, I have been employed as a PI investigating insurance fraud. I have experienced many things throughout my carreer as a PI and I'm still learning. Recently, I have taken the plung to start my own business and although things are slow, I'm optimistic. In the year 2003, I was honored as the "Investigator of the Year" at my then employer. I guess what this is all leading to, read as much as you can, but also take the intitiative to go out and find an agency who will employ you. In some states, like NH, you must work under a licensed Agency for 4 years before you can apply for your license. Above all, don't get discourage. Success translated is the fortitude and ambition that is required to go after those things that the other guy is not willing to pay the price for. Good Luck my Friend.