There is no trickery or deceit as often used by unlicensed brokers.

Aloha,Develop a fairly brief test to confirm at least basic knowledge and skills of any unlicensed handyman type that you plan to use regularly, and certainly for someone you plan to  hire as staff.

They are unlicensed and undocumented labor though.

Other unlicensed individuals may NOT advertise properties they do not own without violating 475.42 and 475.43.These activities are considered BROKERAGE activities and require a license.475.43 put an end to using contracts to circumvent licensing law.A BAR SALEADVERTISEBuyAppraiseRentSellAuctionLeaseExchangeFOR ANOTHER...So, your agent friend CAN advertise the properties legally.

With the above being said, I am not an Oregon lawyer, but I did look up the Oregon Work Comp statute and the exact information you give, if the unlicensed handyman was injured at the home, he would have a great case to the work comp board and petition that he was your subject worker and thus is deserving of work comp benefits. 

I was stunned to find out he was reported on the media due to scams. https://abc11.com/unlicensed-c...

Painting will vary as well, a licensed painter will charge much more than an unlicensed one, best strategy is to ask actual contractors in your area.

And all my contractors love me😋 You and @Scott Williamson are hiring labor crews, handymen and unlicensed Contractors as @@Matthew Paul has mentioned.

I doubt there is a city in the USA that will let an unlicensed plumber touch it.

If you are unlicensed and just acting in a facilitating manner, not as a true property manager, all money passes directly from tenant to owner.