In PA, there is a rule against UNLICENSED third party managers - but a real PM in PA should be licensed.

On top of that, I received a letter that they hired an inhouse handyman for unlicensed minor repair work.

Unlicensed people like handy men are limited to the amount of work they do and the amount of money involve including materials and labor.

State does not get involved with EM or contracts.. they only go after license violations and other things like selling RE without a license or leasing homes without a license or being a unlicensed property manger etc etc

In TX Liabilities to the agent and broker increase exponentially when negotiating with an unlicensed individual.  

I believe that to be easily reachable but I like realistic goals.I am an unlicensed real estate broker in Oregon (exp 2008) so I know the process, but don't have access to the MLS.  

@Anaso Jobodwana Is it possible for you to approach the listing agent and inquire about being an unlicensed assistant.

A couple of things that I did differently from others (because I learned from my mistakes):Minimum of two year leaseSecurity deposit NOT THE SAME AMOUNT (more than) a month's rent.Tenant can MAKE NO CHANGES INCLUDING NAIL HOLES IN WALL.Tenant can not WORK ON CARS, including oil changesNo unregistered, unlicensed vehicles, only as many vehicles as garage spaces.Name and SSAN of all tenants on the lease.No keys, no access, no nothing to the tenant UNTIL I'VE RECEIVED FIRST MONTH'S RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT, in cash or cashiers check!

The activity of wholesaling is more prevalent - larger market, higher default rates over the past years, etc - but you are beginning to see various states crack down on the practice as simply acting as an unlicensed agent.

being out of state, I would avoid hiring a unlicensed handy man unless he comes highly recommended by someone on Bigger Pockets or someone else that you trust.