Vastu consultant for homes (remote and in person)

Homeowners, renters and families who follow or are curious about Vastu, often in South Asian communities, and people buying or moving into a new home.

A flat fee per home review, with a report and follow-up call. Some consultants offer a lower-priced quick video session and a higher-priced full report or in-person visit.

• Solid training in Vastu Shastra principles
• Reading floor plans and using a compass
• Clear, respectful communication with clients
• Writing simple reports

• Check whether your state or city requires a general business license, and register as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC if you want
• Consider professional liability insurance, since clients may act on your advice
• Avoid promising health, wealth or other guaranteed results; state clearly that advice is based on tradition and is not a substitute for building codes or professionals
• Do not advise on structural changes; recommend a licensed contractor or architect and check local building rules
• If you work from home, check lease or HOA rules for client visits

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on your tools for video calls, reports and floor plan review, any business registration and how much you spend on marketing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on your fees, how many clients you take on and whether you offer remote or on-site visits. Avoid promising guaranteed results to clients.

Check whether your state or city requires a general business license, and consider professional liability insurance. Do not advise on structural changes; refer clients to a licensed contractor or architect and check local building rules and any lease or HOA limits.