Can I just specialize in a particular type of investigation or will I have to do the surveillances and cheating spouse investigations too?

If you can find a niche for your investigation work, you will be very successful. There are many private investigators that specialize in just one for a few type of investigation.

Building up contacts in one area of investigation in different geographic regions can allow you to specialize easily. Mad Dogg, a famous investigator does most of his investigation in Hawaii – he has become the most notable bail bondsman in the region and therefore receives a lot of business and notoriety.

Finding your niche in private investigation will be your key to success.