This will provide all the contacts you'll need to get started.

Consider joining Building Service Contractors Association International. http://www.bscai.org BSCAI represents cleaning and janitorial firms, and has an array of publications on moving into niche markets.

Also check out the following:

http://bit.ly/Cleanout2
http://bit.ly/Cleanout1

The real keys are knowing your true costs (and not underpricing your services) and then getting out there and marketing.

Hope that helps.

How do you start a successful foreclosure cleaning business?

Do some basic business research, get yourself organized, get the proper licensing and insurance (if you want to compete EFFECTIVELY), get the basics in equipment and go for it.

WARNING: Don't bite off more than you can chew initially... the foreclosure cleanup business is one where you can offer very basic services like broom-swept cleaning and yard maintenance for foreclosures initially, and, then, add other services as your "profits" allow you to add them to your foreclosure cleanup business.

Also, don't "research" yourself to death and think you're rolling ... I say this because a lot of people get stuck on just the planning phase in business (which IS very important, but it can shackle you if you're not careful). Eventually, you will have to bite the bullet and open your foreclosure cleanup business doors.

Give yourself a timeline for research, planning, lining up license and insurance, and equipment purchases for your foreclosure cleanup business, then, open your doors and shout to the world you're open and ready for business. Niche your business and win mind share with your potential clients. Service them well (do what you say you're going to do), and give them a fair price, and you'll have them for the long haul.

Good luck!

Cassandra, Foreclosure Cleanup, LLC, Atlanta