We have a troubleshooting video and a plumber/handyman who lets us know if we should charge back to the tenant.

@Trent Reeve @Christian CortezHere is the video on why you shouldn't have an LLC outside the state the rental is located in.

My current knowledge comes primarily from books, podcast, and YouTube videos.

All of Bret S. comments are relevant and should be considered. 

Join as many REI fb groups relevant to Philly investing, and get to know other investors in the space.

@Brynanh Sledge I used his YouTube videos lots at first.

They seem to leave actual construction knowledge of any kind to Caveat Emptor.Anyhow, relevant to the OP, nothing stops you really from getting a license.

I don't have a permit to start construction yet but am not contemplating whether my original plan is the way to go.I know this is a long post but I wanted to provide as much relevant information as I could and I truly appreciate everyone's time in helping me with this critical decision!! 

It is important to clarify this policy beforehand to ensure consistency and fairness in the application process.In addition to credit scores, other factors to consider when evaluating potential tenants include their income level, employment stability, rental history, criminal background (such as the DUI), and any other relevant information provided in the application.In this particular scenario, the fact that one of the applicants has a credit score below the minimum requirement, as well as a DUI on their record, may raise red flags for some landlords.

In fact, here's a video of Cody cutting a $600,000 check to a VestRight student who bird dogged a deal for him.