If the paint film is sound (not cracks, holes in the wall, peeling paint) and the unit is free of lead dust, the odds are you will pass a lead dust test. 

And it’s tough to find a property that needs some love that will also pass a VA inspection.

They are actually paying a bit above market, but would never pass a background check due to felony convictions. 

Even if you decide to add a hunting lodge, etc... you may at least want a lot that can pass a perc test (so you can add a septic tank)Check for right-of way and easements on the propertyAnother possible revenue stream could be the trees themselves. 

I would stick to people who can pass a credit check, verifiable employment, first and last month's rent, and a security deposit. 

Having someone is licensed overall to do mortgages generally with their own NMLS number is worthwhile since individually licensed mortgage loan originators have to take pre-licensing mortgage focused classes and pass a difficult mortgage focused exam that only 57% people pass on their first try (https://nmlsportal.csbs.org/csm?

In that jurisdiction we had a Common Community Ownership Commission that required that all Members & Officers of an HOA to take a class & pass a test to serve and/or remain in office. 

In the 2 that I am familiar with (CA and AZ) here is what you must do to become a Contractor:1) Prove 4 years experience at Journeyman level or higher (skilled tradesman).2) Have a Licensed Contractor of the same trade sign a letter of recommendation.3) Pass a 4 hr test of both trade and law that is extremely difficult.

In parallel, an activist group will soon be circulating petitions to pass a $75 per year per door tax on landlords.

Some take an on line course and pass a test and all of a sudden they consider themselves experts.