if you don't have proper licence in a dispute.

Have a licenced contractor inspect the property and give you an estimate on the costs asap.

Make sure the address on her drivers licence is actually the place you see. 

In most jurisdictions a landlord must have receipts and have work performed and bills submitted by licenced contracts in order to justify withholding security deposit.

Adjust your tenant demographics catering to those without licences.

He was telling me all of the things a licenced architect can do which is what you are describing.

I just got my real estate licence earlier this year and have been learning everything I can about real estate and investing.I would love to get in contact with all 3 of you and see how yall are doing and learn more about real estate investing.My e-mail is [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you.

In a previous life I had a real estate licence... but that is another story all together...There are also several very good linked in groups.

It seems nothing happens as fast as you want it to.I have the skills, tools, and licences to flip a house, but not necessarily the professional track record.

If you do not have a licence, you may try to lease option and assign the deal (aka Cooperative Assignment).