This is where you describe your project in great detail and what your expectations are of the architect.

I just followed a very similar process to the one @Nathan G. just described to find a manager and found quite a few good ones.

What you just described is pretty typical with these guys.

I’ve heard stories of jails going in a small town and property value and rents dropping like a rock Or low income housing complexes being built in otherwise decent areas and then the rents start decreasing and houses go up for sale that can’t be given away Can you cite some NC cities where these events you describe have happened?

Tell her that you will make these arrangements and charge her security deposit if she can't or doesn't meet your date.Follow-up with a letter to your tenant describing the issue, your conversation and your agreement.

I did exactly what you are describing!

@Tim Schroeder I've never had the problem you describe.  

Once that's finished I'd like to finish the other side in the same way.Is there a good resource describing what will be necessary to make the attic space legally qualify as bedrooms in Grand Rapids?

My supervisor even described herself as a Deadhead.

And his personality that you describe is just another reason why you shouldn't continue to allow him to improve the house nor let future tenants ever do improvements.While it sounds great and like some sort of freebie, it sets you up for possible trouble.